Operational Flying A Professional Pilot’s Manual Based on Joint Airworthiness Requirements Phil Croucher Legal Bit (Small Print) This book is sold as is without warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Neither the Author, the Publisher nor its dealers or distributors assumes liability for any alleged or actual damages arising from its use. In other words: This is an English translation of official documentation, which changes, so there could be technical inaccuracies. As a result, alterations will be made to this book without reference to anyone, and it's not guaranteed to suit your purposes. In addition, no liability is accepted by the author or publisher, their distributors or dealers for situations arising from its use. Copyrights, etc. All rights reserved. Our staff of Witches, Weird Hags and Assorted Familiars are prepared to cause Visitations of a most Irritating and Embarrassing nature upon anyone foolish enough to copy parts of this work without the permission of the author. Seriously, illegal copying is very, very, naughty! No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or used in any other form than originally supplied, without prior permission from the author. Graphics copyright © Phil Croucher (with help from Corel Corporation). Charts in this publication are not to be used for navigation purposes. Notice is hereby given that the name PHILIP ANDREW CROUCHER, in capital letters, or any variation thereof, is claimed by Phil Croucher, which name may not be used without permission. Updates are available for reduced cost on proof of original purchase. Published by : Electrocution Technical Publishers. www.electrocution.com. ISBN 0-9732253-2-7 Dedication and thanks This is the result of all the mistakes I made because there wasn't a book like this one to refer to. It contains all the items I often needed in an Operations Manual but was never able to find, either because they weren't there or the Manual itself was badly organised. My thanks are due to all the long-suffering people I have met in my career, especially to Tony Boulter who gave me the chance to make all the mistakes in the first place! Several beers are also owed to Peter Godwin, Peter Boitel-Gill, Rufus Foster, Colin Heathcote, Arthur Mitchell, John Wood, Kevin Bodley, John Marsden, the late John “Chalky” White, Graeme Matthews, Dave Richards, Mike Barringer, John Woodhouse, Neil Laird, Ron Howard, Dave Moss, Neil & Kim Charles, Dave Ankin, Bob Walton (for the preafrooding), Ray Portlock (for the beer), Pat Tan, John Bulmer, Paul Smith, Northern Mountain Helicopters and several others, especially Jim Gray, Peter Rover and many other Transport Canada or CAA members, many of whom have asked to remain anonymous. About the Author Phil Croucher holds JAR, UK, US and Canadian licences for aeroplanes and helicopters and around 7200 hours on 35 types, with a considerable operational background, and training experience from the computer industry, in which he is equally well qualified. He has at various times been a Chief Pilot, Ops Manager, Training Captain and Type Rating Examiner for several companies. He can be contacted at www.electrocution.com Table Of Contents Introduction 1 What Sort Of Company Do You Keep? 3 Scheduled 4 Charter 5 Corporate 6 The Operations Manual 9 Flying Staff Instructions And Crew Notices 12 Operating Regions 12 Company Personalities 12 The Managing Director (or CEO) 12 The Chief Pilot 13 Flight Safety Officer 14 The Chief Training Captain 15 Fleet Manager 15 Base Manager 15 The Maintenance Contractor 15 Engineers 15 The Operations Manager 15 Quality Assurance Manager 17 The Company Pilot 17 The First Officer 19 The Pilot's Assistant 20 Cabin Attendants 21 Others 21 Customers 21 Admin 23 Supervision of Company Operations 23 Additional Instructions and Information 23 Accident Prevention and Flight Safety Program 23 Operational Control 23 Public Relations and Press Enquiries 23 ii Operational Flying Expenses 24 Quality System 25 Quality Policy Statement 26 Management Reviews 26 Documentation 27 Supervisors 27 Auditing 27 Reviews 28 Crew Composition 29 IFR 29 Aeroplane 29 Two-pilots 29 Single-pilot 29 Helicopter 29 Two-pilots 29 Single-pilot 29 VFR 29 Aeroplane 29 Helicopter 30 Cabin Crew 30 Designation of Aircraft Commander 30 Incapacitation 30 Qualifications 31 Commanders 31 Aeroplane 31 Recency 31 Helicopter 31 Recency 32 Co-Pilots 32 Recency 32 Cabin Crew 32 Crew Health Precautions 33 Flight Time & Duty Hours 35 Your Responsibilities 37 Company Responsibilities 38 Maximum Duty Period (FDP) 38 Discretion to Extend FDPs 40 |