4.30.22 Operating On and In the Vicinity of an Aerodrome.

4.30.22 State the requirements for operating on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.127″]

  • No person may use any place as an aerodrome unless that place is suitable for the purpose of taking off or landing of the aircraft concerned.
  • Complies with any limitations and operational conditions on the use of the aerodrome
  • Operable lighting at night, and the lighting is activated
  • Manoeuvres the aircraft clear of any  area notified or marked as unsafe for aircraft use 
  • Runway is clear of all persons, animals, vehicles, vessels, or other obstructions during landing or take-off, other than persons, vehicles, or vessels essential to the operation.
  • Not operate in aerodrome traffic circuit unless clear of any obstructions
  • Without conflicting with traffic circuit or instrument approach procedure of any other aerodrome.

4.30.20 Carrying Appropriate Aeronautical Publications and Charts in Flight.

4.30.20 State the requirements for carrying appropriate aeronautical publications and charts in flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.221″]

  • (a) A pilot-in-command of an aircraft must ensure that the following equipment and information, in current and appropriate form, is accessible to every flight crew member of the aircraft:
  • (2) appropriate aeronautical charts:
  • (3) for IFR operations, every appropriate navigational en route, terminal area, approach, and instrument approach and departure chart:
  • (b) In addition, aircraft in excess of 5700 kg MCTOW, or having a certificated seating capacity of 10 passenger seats or more, must use a cockpit checklist 

4.30.18 Familiarity with Operating Limitations and Emergency Equipment.

4.30.18 State the requirements for familiarity with operating limitations and emergency equipment. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.219″]

  • be familiar with flight manual
  • any placards, listings, instrument markings containing any operating limitation
  • emergency equipment installed
  • which crew member is assigned to operate the emergency equipment
  • procedures for emergency equipment in an emergency situation.

4.30.16 Briefing Passengers prior to Flight

4.30.16 State the requirements for briefing passengers prior to flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.211″]

  • Briefing required if carrying passenger(s)
  • Conditions under which smoking is permitted 
  • Requirements specified in 91.121(Stowage of service equipment eg trays etc) and 91.207 (occupation of seats)
  • Passenger entry doors and emergency exits 
  • When carried – location of emergency equipment , Use of flotation equipment, and oxygen use
  • Procedures for emergency landing
  • Portable electronic devices
  • Given by PiC, other crew, recording
  • If above FL250 , demonstrate oxygen equipment and life preservers
  • Advise of CAA requirement for passengers to comply with crew
  • Briefing may be supplemented with printed cards – available to passengers and pertain only to aircraft type being used
  • NOT required if PiC determines all passengers are familiar with briefing contents 

4.30.14 Use of Oxygen Equipment.

4.30.14 State the requirements for the use of oxygen equipment. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.209″]

  • Unpressurised aircraft
  • above 13 000 feet AMSL 
  • more than 30 minutes between 10 000 feet and up to and including 13 000 feet AMSL
  • each crew member and each passenger to use supplemental oxygen 
  • crew member use portable oxygen equipment-duty requiring movement from their usual station

  • Pressurised aircraft
  • Cabin pressure above 10000 ft
  • Supplemental oxygen
  • crew member use portable oxygen equipment-duty requiring movement from their usual station
  • Flight Level 350 to 410-one pilot use an oxygen mask that either supplies supplemental oxygen at all times or automatically  whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 13 000 feet
  • or -two pilots to be at their pilot stations and each pilot to have access to an oxygen mask that can be placed on the face and supplying oxygen within 5 seconds 
  • Flight level above 410 -one pilot wear and use a demand -oxygen mask at all times.
  •  following pressurisation failure, require each passenger to use supplemental oxygen during any time that the cabin pressure is above 14 000 feet AMSL, unless the aircraft can descend to 14 000 feet AMSL or below within 4 minutes. 

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4.30.12 Occupation of Seats and Wearing of Restraints.

4.30.12 State the requirements for the occupation of seats and wearing of restraints. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.207″]

  • pilot-in-command requires each passenger to occupy a seat and to fasten their safety belt, or, if equipped, shoulder harness or single diagonal shoulder belt
  • during each take-off and landing; and  less than 1000 feet above the surface;
  • when the pilot-in-command considers it necessary for their safety;
  • during aerobatic flight;
  • at all times in an open cockpit aircraft.
  • exception – if the pilot-in-command is satisfied it is necessary for the passengers performance of an essential function associated with the purpose of the flight.
  •  each passenger in their seat for take-off and landing
  • child under 4 years attached to a safety belt worn by an adult

4.30.10 Crew Occupation of Seats and Wearing Safety Belts.

4.30.10 State the requirements for crew occupation of seats and wearing safety belts. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.205″]

  • on duty, during take-off and landing must be at their crew member station 
  • have their safety belt fastened /shoulder harness.

4.30.8 Authority of the Pilot-in-Command.

4.30.8 Describe the authority of the Pilot-in-Command. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.203″]

  • pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall give any commands necessary or 
  • refuse carriage of any person under the influence, or in the opinion of the pilot-in-command,
  • likely to endanger any person, or any part of the cargo.

4.30.6 Pilot-in-Command with Respect to the Safe Operation of an Aircraft.

4.30.6 State the requirements of a pilot-in-command with respect to the safe operation of an aircraft. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.201″]

  • aircraft is airworthy and in a condition for safe flight,
  • the documents inspected
  • aircraft inspected
  • during the flight, ensure the safe operation and safety of its occupants
  • record defects in the Technical Log

4.30.4 Simulated Instrument Flight.

4.30.4 State the requirements for operating an aircraft in simulated instrument flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.125″]

  • two pilot stations and
  • one pilot station is occupied by a currently licensed safety pilot.