BRAMPTON FLYING CLUB MEMBER OPERATIONS MANUAL Brampton Flying Club 2008 Amended January 4, 2010 This Operations Manual has been created by the Brampton Flying Club and is provided to all Brampton Flight Centre Employees, Students, Pilot Renters, and Members as a way of ensuring that all of the Operational Requirements, Rules, and Policies are accessible and that all of the above mentioned persons know what is expected of them and are up to date on the current Operations. Brampton Flying Club will ensure that this manual is kept up to date and accessible to all Brampton Flight Centre Employees, Students, Pilot Renters, and Members.
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BRAMPTON FLYING CLUB MEMBER OPERATIONS MANUAL
Brampton Flying Club 2008 Amended January 4, 2010
This Operations Manual has been created by the Brampton Flying Club and is provided to all Brampton Flight Centre Employees, Students, Pilot Renters, and Members as a way of ensuring that all of the Operational Requirements, Rules, and Policies are accessible and that all of the above mentioned persons know what is expected of them and are up to date on the current Operations.
Brampton Flying Club will ensure that this manual is kept up to date and accessible to all Brampton Flight Centre Employees, Students, Pilot Renters, and Members.
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Table of Contents 1.) Amendment Record ..........................................................................................................................
2.) Brampton Flight Centre Operations .........................................................................................
A.) B.F.C Rules and Regulations .......................................................................................................
B.) Emergency Procedures ...............................................................................................................
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2.) Brampton Flight Centre Operations: A) B.F.C. RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All flying shall be conducted in accordance with the CARS, as amended, and with the Information Circulars issued from time to time by Transport Canada. Flying operations shall comply with the conditions of the Air Transport Commission and Ministry of Transport Operating Certificates issued and in force.
2. Aircraft will be available only to members in good standing (Paid up membership). Aircraft must be flown in accordance with the aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook which is provided in the document bag of all aircraft.
3. All Solo or Rental flying in club aircraft must be authorized by the Duty Manager. No aerobatics may be carried out in club aircraft.
4. All Flight Training flights will receive a pre/post flight briefing and the pre flight briefing will be recorded in the students PTR.
5. In order for a Student to fly solo they must maintain a 15 day currency. Specific exercises require a 30 day currency.
6. No solo Touch and Go’s or Stop and Go’s are allowed at the Brampton Airport in BFC flight school airplanes. They are only allowed when a BFC flight instructor is PIC of the airplane. No Touch and Go’s are permitted in any of the retractable gear aircraft with the exception of Flight Tests.
7. All cross country flights and landings at other airports by solo students must be authorized by the Chief Flight Instructor or his/her delegate. Students must call the DM at all stops.
8. All Rental and Solo flights over 25nm from CNC3 require that a flight plan is filled with FSS.
9. No flights will be conducted with BFC instructors or aircraft unless there is someone on duty to conduct flight following.
10. In case of an emergency, forced landing, or unauthorized landing away from home base, the Pilot in Command shall as soon as possible, after dealing with any emergency, contact the club, giving all particulars of the cause of the landing and its location AND SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF AGAIN WHITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR OR HIS DELEGATE.
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11. Safety harness or seat belts must be properly fitted and secure at all times while club aircraft are in motion on the ground or in the air.
12. All passengers must receive a briefing prior to departure of the flight. This brief must contain at least the following information: Emergency exits and their operation, emergency equipment onboard (Fire extinguisher, First Aid kit, survival kit if applicable), ELT location and operation, Non-smoking requirements.
13. No Pilot in Command shall be permitted to fly a club aircraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs or other medication capable of impairing his ability, nor shall the member be permitted to carry in a club aircraft, a passenger who is under similar influence.
14. Never attempt to swing aircraft propellers (start aircraft by turning prop). The aircraft can only be hand started if a competent person is at the controls, an AME is swinging the prop, and the wheels are suitably restrained from forward motion.
15. Pilots must report unserviceability, high risk events, hazards, incidents or accidents to the Chief Flight Instructor or delegate and/or Company Aviation Safety Officer as soon as possible.
16. SOLO LOW FLYING IS PROHIBITED. All solo flights must be carried out at an altitude of at least 1000 ft above the ground except when taking off or landing. If a pilot encounters bad weather, safety will be the deciding factor in selecting an altitude at which to fly and IF THIS IS BELOW 1000’ AGL THE PILOT MUST REPORT IMMEDIATELY AFTER LANDING.
17. The Chief Flight Instructor has the authority to check the flying ability of any licensed club member wishing to fly club aircraft, and such checks may include a request that the member pilot demonstrate his ability to competently handle the club aircraft under existing conditions.
18. All taxiing will be done slowly and with due regard to safety. Aircraft must always be stopped at a safe distance from hangars or building and aircraft engines must never be started or run in a hangar.
19. All aircraft engines must be stopped before passengers board or exit from a rental aircraft.
20. All flights must carry 60 minutes fuel reserve except, as specifically authorized. Student pilots are restricted to flights within our designated practice area, bounded by Bellwood Lake, Luther Marsh, Shelburne and the Town of Orangeville.
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21. Prior to each flight, the Pilot in Command must review the appropriate aircraft journey log for defects. Aircraft defects are to be reported to the Dispatch Desk and entered directly into the aircraft journey logbook. A red card will then be placed in the aircraft dispatch slot and the aircraft will be grounded until repaired or deferred.
22. The Pilot in Command shall as per CAR 602.71/72, before commencing a flight, be familiar with the available information and available weather information that is appropriate to the intended flight.
23. No flight shall commence unless the aircraft is clear of any ice, snow, frost, and any other contaminate on its critical surfaces.
24. When not in use all aircraft must be chocked or tied down, as conditions require.
25. To rent aircraft, the Pilot in Command must be current on club aircraft or have a check flight with a Brampton Flying Club employed instructor. Refer to Ops Manual Appendix for currency requirements chart and check on type requirements.
26. If a transaction is made with a balance remaining, the Brampton Flying Club is authorized to debit the members credit card on account.
27. Brampton Flying Club is a private airport, and freelance instruction and any form of solicitation is prohibited.
28. No commercial aeronautical operation, commercial operation of any kind or any type of operation or activity shall be conducted at the airport unless specifically authorized and under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the airport operation. For the purpose of this regulation the rental of privately registered aircraft for remuneration shall be construed to be a commercial aeronautical operation.
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B) EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Refer to Emergency Procedures Manual located at the front desk
C) DISPATCH PROCEDURES
Pre-Flight Procedure:
1. The pilot will take the flight contract sheet to the Dispatcher.
2. The Dispatcher will have Pilot fill out Daily Flight Record and turn out aircraft documents to Pilot only after the signature sections of the daily flight record are signed.
3. All training and rental flights must be authorized to fly by a Duty Manager. If the Duty Manager is not available then training flights are to be authorized by a qualified flight instructor. Rental flights can be authorized by a dispatcher.
4. The Rental or solo pilot will complete necessary planning with aircraft documents and then go to the Duty Manager who will review pilot’s documents and authorize pilot using appropriate checklist. If it is necessary for a Flight Instructor and/or Dispatcher to sign out a pilot they will use company sign out checklists to ensure the pilot is in compliance with BFC policies and procedures.
5. The Duty Manager will provide the key for the aircraft once the checklist has been complete and the pilot is approved for the flight. The DM will sign the authorization line of the flight contract to indicate the pilot is approved for flight.
6. Approved checklist for flight following to be kept for the duration of the flight.
7. Dispatcher/DM to enter daily flight record information into flight watch computer.
8. Dispatcher will enter flight into billing system.
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Flight Following
Flight Following is the monitoring of a flight's progress, the provision of such operational information as may be required by that flight and the notification of appropriate Flight Training Unit and search-and-rescue authorities if the flight is overdue or missing.
The pilot-in-command is solely responsible for Flight Watch but shall be supported by the Flight Training Unit’s provided Flight Following System containing the following elements:
1) A flight follower qualified and knowledgeable in the alerting procedures, on duty and able to respond to requests by the pilot-in-command for information related to the flight. Such information shall include meteorological information without analysis or interpretation
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2) The progress of each flight from its commencement to its termination, including any intermediate stops, shall be monitored, which may be done by the same person above
3) The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for passing messages concerning aeroplane landings and departures from point of origin, enroute stops, and final destination to the person described above.
Flight Following Procedures:
In order for the Brampton Flying Club to perform a Flight Following function it has a number of
tools to accommodate this.
The Duty Manager and the dispatchers will be trained as Flight followers and have defined
definitions of an overdue / missing aircraft and procedures for what to do in these situations. A
flight follower will be on duty at all times while Brampton Flying Club Aircraft are flying to
provide support for the PIC.
In order to track the progress of flights the use of a flight information display will be utilized. This
display will include information on the aircraft Reg, PIC, route of flight, ETD, ETA, etc. which is
transposed from the Daily Flight Record sheet used to dispatch the flight. In addition to this each
flight will have a flight tracking sheet (attached to sign out checklists) for recording intermediate
stop times and additional information where required.
The flight follower will have access through the internet based NavCanada weather website and
through the phone based Flight Information Service at 1-866-992-7433 the information that a PIC
may need. They can provide the weather information without analysis only.
Overdue Aircraft:
A flight will be considered to be “overdue” when it is more than 30min past its ETA on the Daily
Flight Record and Flight Information Display.
Overdue aircraft procedures are identified in the emergency procedures manual.
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Missing Aircraft:
A flight will be considered “missing” when it is more than 60min past its ETA on the Daily Flight
Record and Flight Information Display.
Missing Aircraft procedures are identified in the emergency procedures manual.
Post Flight Procedures:
1. Upon completion of the flight the PIC shall notify the Brampton Flying Club Flight Follower of the time they landed and any pertinent information relating to the flight.
2. The documents for the aircraft will be returned to the Dispatcher.
3. The PIC will debrief the flight with the DM or for Solo Students their Instructor.
4. Dispatch will complete the check in and billing procedures.
D) WEATHER MINIMA and LIMITS
Day to day weather decisions concerning suitability for circuit, practice area, or cross
country flying will be made by the Chief Flight Instructor or his delegate.
WEATHER MINIMA
Local Dual and Rental Flying: As specified in the Canadian Air Regulations 602 Division 4 and AIM
RAC Figure 2.8, Minimum Altitude 1000’ AGL.
Solo Circuit Student Flying:
Visibility: 6 miles
Cloud Base: 1500’ AGL
Wind: Less than 20 KTS
Cross Wind: Less than 7 KTS
No precipitation
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Solo Practice Area Student Flying:
Visibility: 6 miles
Cloud Base: 2000’ AGL
Wind: Less than 20 KTS
Cross Wind: Less than 7 KTS
No precipitation Dual Cross Country:
Visibility: 6 Miles
Cloud Base: 2000’ AGL
Temperature: Above –30, Below +35°C
Solo Cross Country:
Visibility: 6 Miles
Cloud Base: 3000’ AGL,
Wind: Less than 20 KTS,
Cross Wind: Less than 7 KTS
Temperature: Above –20 C, Below +35°C
Improving or stable conditions
Solo Flights Night Limitations:
In order for solo flights to be released there must be enough time before sunset for the flight to be completed twice.
E.g. Flight is to take 1.5hrs, Sunset is 6pm local. Flight can not be dispatched later than 3pm.
Crosswind Limitations:
Dual: The limit recommended in the appropriate Pilot Operation Handbook
Solo: ½ of the recommended limit specified in the POH rounded up to the nearest whole number
Marginal VFR Aircraft Rental:
The Front Desk staff will seek the advice of Chief Flight Instructor or a Flight
Instructor in the event that the weather requirements for rentals seem to be
marginal VFR. The Chief Flight Instructor or Delegate has the authority to deny the
rental to the customer if the weather conditions are deemed to be unsafe or
marginal.
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IFR TRAINING FLIGHTS:
IFR Training flights must comply with all IFR legal requirements CARs 602 Dev 7
BFC IFR WX minima – 1000 Ft AGL Ceiling, 3 miles Vis from CYYZ Metar/TAF
The forecast must be for the expected flight time of the training trip and the arrival time back to Brampton plus another 3 hours past that point.
Flight Tests and Company Training Flights are exempt from this new policy
Pilots are not permitted to fly in known icing conditions or thunderstorms
Severe Weather: In order to ensure that flying in severe weather is prevented the Brampton Flying Club has developed a Severe Weather Policy:
SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
POLICY # BFC – 012
PURPOSE:
To provide guidance on what to do when operations may be affected by Severe Weather.
SCOPE:
Primary:
To protect the Health and Safety of employees, contractors, and customers from the dangers involved
with severe weather.
Secondary:
To protect Brampton Flying Club Assets from damage as a result of severe weather.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CFI OR DELEGATE:
- Identify severe weather condition exists and assigns a level of alert
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- Advise Dispatch of level of alert
- Ensure Dispatch performs required duties
- Determines if Instructors need to be recalled
- Email Staff in the event of a Winter storm alert level High
DISPATCHER(S):
- Post Storm alert level on whiteboard
- Advise Flight Line Manager/Supervisor, Mtce Manager/Supervisor, Airport
Manager/grounds staff
- Advise students, rental pilots, instructors of level of storm alert and if necessary
limit flying to rental, student pilots
- Advise Instructors to clear flying in High alert conditions with CFI or delegate.
FLIGHT LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR:
- Ensures all staff are aware of situation
- Ensures all planes are secured/placed in hangars
- Ensures fuel pumps are shut off
- Ensure that ramp staff are inside club house before storm hits
FLIGHT LINE :
- Ensure all aircraft are secured at all times with an alert of medium or high in
summer
- Advise dispatch of any lightning strikes
- Shut down fuel pumps when alert of High issued during summer
STANDARDS:
Alerts will be based on time of year and weather situation
SUMMER:
Alert Levels:
High – Storms within 15nm of airport, lightning strikes observed by staff within area
Medium – Forecast Thunderstorms with TEMPO condition or greater, or PROB condition of
Thunderstorms forecast with cells observed on radar within 30nm
Low – PROB condition of thunderstorms in forecast but no cells observed on radar
Procedures for above:
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Levels will be indicated on the white board at front desk as per CFI or delegates instruction
High – Recall all solo /rental pilots, instructors advised of situation and limited to circuit flights only
per CFI or delegates approval
Med – Limit solo / rental pilots to circuit only, instructors advised of situation
Low – Solo/Rental pilots and Instructors advised of level and reason
WINTER:
Winter poses many problems with both operations and safety. Below are the Environment Canada
definitions of particular hazardous types of winter weather.
Freezing Rain Warning
Freezing Rain Warnings are issued when freezing rain is expected to last for 1 hour or more, or if slippery or hazardous walking or driving conditions due to freezing precipitation is expected.
Freezing Drizzle Warning
Freezing Drizzle Warnings are issued when freezing drizzle is expected to last 6 hours or more, or if slippery or hazardous walking or driving conditions due to freezing precipitation is expected.
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watches are issued when conditions are favorable for the development of severe winter weather such as: a Blizzard, Snowfall, Winter Storm, Freezing Rain, or possible future Weather Warning.
Winter Storm Warnings
Winter Storm Warnings are issued where there is a combination of weather elements that produce the weather related hazard.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when:
Some type of precipitation is expected to occur and, One winter warning criterion (snowfall, wind, wind chill, freezing rain) is met or expected to be
met and, Criterion for another winter warning type is approached or exceeded.
Blizzard Warnings
Blizzard warnings are issued when all of the following conditions are expected to last 4 hours or more south of the Arctic tree line and 6 hours or more north of the Arctic tree line:
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Temperatures colder than 0°C. Widespread reduction of visibility to less than 1 km due to snow and/or blowing snow. Sustained wind speeds or gusts of 40 km/h or more.
Winter Alert Levels:
High:
The CFI or delegate will designate a storm alert of High in the winter when these conditions exist:
- Freezing Dizzle or Rain reported or Environment Canada warnings
- Blizzard Warnings
- Winter Storm Warnings with accompanying severe weather
- Temperatures below -30oC
Med:
The CFI or delegate will designate a storm alert of Med in the winter when these conditions exist:
- Winter Storm Warning without accompanying severe weather
- Winter Storm Watch
- Temperatures below -20oC
- Known Snow Squall activity
- Forecast Freezing precipitation
Low:
The CFI or delegate will designate a storm alert of Low in the winter when these conditions exist:
- Temperatures below -10oC
- Forecast snow
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Procedures for above:
Levels will be indicated on the white board at front desk as per CFI or delegates instruction
High – Recall all flights, no flying until level dropped to Med or Low
Med – No solo flights, rental pilots limited to circuit and local flying (within 25nm only), instructors
advised of situation (CFI or delegate to impose restrictions on instructors as necessary)
Low – Solo/Rental pilots and Instructors advised of level and reason
*Note if temperatures with wind chills are extreme it is up to the DM’s discretion to release flights,
this will be determined by type of flight and preparedness of the flight’s crew
OPERATIONS SHUTDOWN:
At times during the winter months due to major storms there may be an operational need to close the
Airport for all or part of the day to members and staff alike, this will be done in the interest of Safety
for our staff and members.
Overnight Accumulations:
- 0cm – 15cm: Delayed operations in the morning due to snow removal
- 16cm – 30cm: Airport Operations closed until 12pm
- 31+cm : Airport closed
When the airport is closed there will be a airport status voicemail initiated by the morning Duty
Manager to advise all staff and members of the Airport being closed. The phone system will be
updated in the morning and throughout the day with information about the closure and an email will
be sent out to all members advising of the closure.
Note: Not all heavy snow fall and severe weather occurs over night. The Duty Manager in consultation
with the management staff can decide to close the Airport throughout the day if for staff and member
safety it is deemed necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CFI or delegate, dispatch, flight line, Instructors, and all others concerned will be advised of the alert
level and the appropriate actions through use of telephones, paging system, 2 ways radios, and air to
ground radios
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The Morning Duty Manager will access the phone system to change the voicemail message. The email
warning will be sent out by either the CASO, GM, or Airport Manager
TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION:
All department managers will ensure that their staff are aware of the policy and their roles and
responsibilities.
Training of roles and responsibilities to be recorded in Orange binders.
E) OTHER LIMITATIONS
Fuel: All flights in Brampton Flight Centre aircraft must carry a minimum of 60 minutes fuel reserve.
Practice Area Boundaries: Student Pilots are restricted to the designated practice area bounded by
Bellwood Lake, Luther Marsh, Shelburne and Orangeville.
Aircraft Defects: Aircraft defects affecting airworthiness are to be reported at the dispatch desk and
entered directly into the aircraft Journey Log book. A red card will then be placed in the aircraft
dispatch slot and the aircraft grounded until repaired.
Securing Your Aircraft: All aircraft should be tied down in a proper location on the ramp. Store tie-
downs in the baggage compartment for the duration of the flight, rather than leaving them on the
ramp. In windy conditions, a control lock and chocks should be used. In winter, cowl cover and
engine block heater utilized whenever applicable.
Procedure In the Event of Unscheduled or Forced Landing: After any unauthorized or forced landing
the pilot must call the club immediately and shall not attempt to take off again without permission
of the Chief Instructor or his delegate.
F) CIRCUIT PROCEDURES
Brampton is a very busy airport. It is imperative that all pilots operating in the vicinity have
unquestionable knowledge concerning circuit procedures at uncontrolled airports as outlined in the
Aeronautical Information Manual (section RAC 4.5.2B). Refer to AIM Section RAC Figure 4.6 for the
Standard Left-hand Circuit Pattern. In addition, there are numerous things we can do as pilots to
help relieve the congestion sometimes encountered in the airport area. These are as follows:
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1. When possible private aircraft could do run-ups on their parking pads rather than the taxiway intersection (NOTE: No aircraft are to be run-up on the main ramp).
2. After fuelling, please move your aircraft well clear of the fuelling area. 3. While holding for take-off, stop just short of the active runway holding line. From this
position the final approach can clearly be seen. 4. After take-off, climb straight out. A left turn should be started at 1400’ above sea level.
Otherwise it is assumed you will be departing straight out clear of the airport area. 5. On returning to the airport, request the landing information on 123.3 and give a position
report and intentions. This alerts other aircraft of you. 6. When joining the circuit pattern straight in downwind, the aircraft may join only if no
conflict exists. Prior to joining a traffic circuit all pilots should announce their intentions. (See par. 4.5.6) All turns shall be to the left when operating in the vicinity of Brampton.
7. Position reports should be made throughout the circuit. 8. No touch and go’s unless accompanied by BFC instructor. 9. Numerous so called ‘cut-offs’ could be avoided if aircraft, when position reporting, include
their landing sequence. (e.g. “GTJ is turning base, number three to land”). 10. Aircraft operating NORDO are required to notify Brampton Airport of their intentions prior
to the flight. 11. Occasionally, on busy weekends, the line up of aircraft waiting to take off seems endless.
Most members find this frustrating and expensive. Occasionally, an over anxious pilot taxi’s out, is delayed and inadvertently forces a landing aircraft to overshoot. This procedure is not only dangerous but contrary to regulations. Traffic problems can be solved with a little common sense and good manners. For example, one club member was overheard on the radio saying, “GTJ turning base, 33 Brampton, slowing down to let a few away.” Short comments such as “GTJ, final, touch and go,” allow pilots on the ground to plan take-offs more efficiently.
12. Pilots should as much as possible avoid flying over nearby houses. Traffic patterns should be adjusted to avoid the houses sometimes under the traffic pattern. Aircraft should reach 1400’ ASL on the runway track before turning crosswind (except when observing noise abatement procedure). Landing aircraft should also plan the final leg turn at 500’ AGL or 1400’ ASL. Please avoid using nearby towns (Inglewood, Cheltenham, and Terra Cotta) as checkpoints. Roads make nice guides to fly an accurate pattern but the noise to our neighbours below is sometimes annoying.
13. After landing try not to linger on the active runway. After landing checks should be done clear of the runway holding line and not on the active.
G) B.F.C. NOISE ABATEMENT
Brampton Flying Club has always endeavoured to be a good neighbour to the residents surrounding
our airport. Your consideration of their privacy is always requested while operating your aircraft.
Departures
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Always climb 500’ or higher (1400’ASL) before turning crosswind or to 800’ or higher (1700’ ASL)
before turning enroute.
Runway 33 Shortly after liftoff, make a gentle turn to track 320 magnetic to avoid flying directly over the 3
houses on the extended runway center line. Do not turn over McLaughlin Road until at least
500’ AGL and clear of built up areas.
Runway 26 Maintain runway heading, avoiding houses both on the north and south of the extended
centerline then track 270 magnetic to avoid the two farms on 2nd line and turn prior to large
horse farm on 3rd line.
Runway 15 Maintain runway track until 500’ AGL (1400’ASL).
Runway 08 Maintain runway track until 500’ AGL (1400’ASL) avoiding houses on Hwy 10 to the north of the
track.
Circuits
Try to avoid flying patterns directly over 2nd line west (Rwy 33) and 1st line east (Rwy15). Aircraft
noise is greatest directly below the aircraft. Instead fly downwind over the fence lines between the
1st and 2nd line west.
Reporting Points
Avoid directly flying over Inglewood, Cheltenham, Terra Cotta and the Caledon Estates on top of the ridge. Local Flying Avoid flying low around built up areas. Noise from light aircraft can cause damage to flocks or poultry, cattle, horses, and fur bearing animals when confined. Don’t practice off airport procedures or forced approaches around built up areas or agricultural buildings. Air
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Regulations require you to be a minimum of 500’ AGL rural and 1000’ AGL urban and over buildings or people. Areas to Avoid - Farm on west side of Hwy 10 off Rwy 08. - Silvermoon Farms on McLaughlin (west side) 1000’ North of King St. - Homes and Estates in the Cataract area.
H) SIGHT SEEING FLIGHTS
Operation Objectives:
Safety
Safety of the passengers, pilots, and aircraft is the first priority on every flight.
Quality and Professionalism
The tour should be conducted as closely as possible to pre-arranged route(s). Factors such as ATC,
weather or any unforeseen circumstances may require deviations from that route(s).
An underlying objective must be professionalism displayed by pilots and all staff involved (flying,
scheduling, co-coordinating).
The pilot designated as lead will call ATC if required and:
Explain route. Number and type of aircraft involved. Number of times trip(s) is/are to be done. Determine if lead will do all radio work or if each aircraft will call separately. Any problems are to be explained to customer and/or co-coordinator and a satisfactory decision
reached.
Pre-Flight
Pre-flight checks of aircraft should be done ½ hour prior to arrival of tour group.
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Sufficient fuel and oil should be carried and added if required. (Consider weight and balance of aircraft IE: JFW)
Each aircraft should have airsickness bags and passenger briefing cards on board.
Run-Up and Passenger Loading
Normally if conditions permit (i.e.: runway 33 is in use and area between patio and taxiway to runway 26-08 is dry) all tour aircraft will pick up passengers here.
Run ups of aircraft should be done prior to arrival of your group when aircraft are parked in position on taxiway.
Each aircraft should attempt to maintain a minimum of 90 – 100 Knots ground speed throughout the flight.
Pilots should explain the general features over which aircraft flies. (i.e. Hwy 10, Brampton, Square One, etc.)
Communications should be made by lead or as required.
Arrivals
When returning to Brampton the circuit should be flown consistent with traffic and the pattern of
the applicable runway.
In an effort to prevent bunching up on final, early planning is critical. If distances become tight,
communicate your intentions to others.
Circuit size should be reasonable; the preference would be to slow the aircraft down early instead of
flying a wide pattern.
An aircraft should not land until the runway is clear of traffic.
If the runway is not free of traffic, the pilot is to go around again.
I) INSTRUCTION IN PRIVATELY OWNED AIRCRAFT
All instructors should be aware that when you are flying (instructing) in a privately owned aircraft, you should make sure the insurance policy contains a clause covering Instructors of Brampton Flight Centre. Otherwise you may be liable in cases of an accident or incident. A copy of the insurance “statement” must be submitted to the CFI and filed in the pilot’s file. Keep in mind this insurance is only valid when the A/C owner is flying. Instructors are not insured for solo flight unless they are specifically named on the policy.
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J) PARKING OF AIRCRAFT
At the conclusion of each flight, the aircraft should be parked at one of the following parking spaces:
1. If the aircraft has less than half tanks or if requested by the front desk, the aircraft should be parked at the fuel pumps.
2. If the aircraft does not require fuel, it should be parked in one of the tie down areas on the apron. The front rows should be filled first. The line staff may request differently from time to time.
3. Private members aircraft should be parked only in the last row of the ramp. 4. The south side of our ramp is furnished with Hydro. Aircraft with ground-powered heaters will
be normally parked in these positions by the line staff overnight (winter) or by pilots who intend on heating aircraft between flights.
5. On cross-country flights, students should be briefed on “common sense” items with regard to aircraft parking. The following are some rules:
a. Parking brakes are not reliable; b. Chalks must always be used if the wind is over 20 Knots; c. If the aircraft is left over 10 minutes, it must be tied down; d. Aircraft to be left over night should be securely tied down with knots and ropes checked
twice “by the pilot”; e. Concrete blocks or pails are not satisfactory tie downs for club aircraft; f. If a hangar is to be used, the pilot should supervise the parking and if the door is not
closed, the aircraft should be tied down inside.
6. Aircraft requiring “quick” service (i.e. navigation light, rough run-up type snag) should be parked close to the maintenance office.
K) RADIO PROCEDURES
Standard radiotelephone technique is to be used at all times. Instructors should use the radio on
training flights only to demonstrate technique, if safety demands or if the lesson is at a stage where
the student’s attention is better focused elsewhere. Normally the mike should not be used during
critical stages of flight (example: during a landing roll or take-off roll).
Instructors are expected to use the standard radio phraseology while talking on the radios. Students will
learn by the example of the Flight Instructors and will benefit by maintaining this level of professionalism.
PIREPS should be up to the standard and be reflective of the BFC flight training operation.
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Under no circumstances will Flight Instructors engage in an argument with other pilots on the radios.
L) SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT POLICY
Survival training is an important component of BFC’s pilot training program. If taught properly it will foster good, safety conscious pilots. Survival training is a part of PDM training for ground school classes. Dispatchers now have required survival training upon being hired and they will ensure that students and instructors are wearing proper attire for the climatic environment they plan to fly in. Any clothing they feel that may not be appropriate for flight will now be reported to the CFI or his/her delegate. Dispatch keeps survival kits behind the front desk that meet and/or exceed the requirements of CAR 602.61. It is expected that instructors and students take these kits with them for planned X-country flights that are to be flown into geographic areas that may necessitate their possible use. Instructors will have indoctrination training in survival upon being hired, and the entire staff will have a meeting at least annually to review survival policy and make any required amendments to the policy.
M) FUELING OF AIRCRAFT
Instructors and students are required to have training in the fuelling of aircraft. Students will receive this training from their ground school and also directly from the flight instructor. Training must encompass the procedures to follow in the event fuel is required away from CNC3. Flight instructors will be trained in fuelling procedures upon being hired. Recurrent training will take place during the first staff meeting of the new calendar year. While fuelling the aircraft must always be grounded through use of a ground wire and at no time will fuelling take place with passengers onboard the aircraft.
N) FLIGHT OVER WATER
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CAR 406.54 requires that all flight training units NOT permit a person to operate a land aircraft over water, except when conducting a take-off or landing, beyond a point where the airplane can reach the shore in the event of an engine failure. Instructors are required to go over this regulation with their students as it is part of their training program outline.
O) WINTER FLYING
As winter approaches, the conscientious pilot must recognize his changing environment. For example, a short walk during the summer months can turn into a nightmare in the dead of winter.
Dress for the winter flying, wear good winter boots, a warm jacket with a parka if possible, and
make sure you carry a pair of gloves. No one expects a practice forced approach to turn into the real
thing but if it happens in winter, the elements can cause a serious problem.
Before attempting to start an aircraft engine in below freezing temperatures, familiarize yourself
with the winter operation of the power plant, inspect the winter kits for proper installation, make
sure all fuel drains work, and that sufficient samples are taken. Review the manufacturers’
recommendations for winter operation and make sure you understand them.
Take extra care around the ramp, icy conditions will persist for most of the winter, avoid walking in
front of operating aircraft.
Special caution must always be used while taxiing under winter conditions. A moderate wind will
often “weather cock” a light aircraft on a slippery taxiway. Many experienced pilots are surprised to
find that with even a slight tailwind, braking is sometimes not sufficient to avoid a collision.
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During winter operation extra attention must be given to power plant management. Forced landings
in snow-covered fields most always leave the aircraft inverted and substantially damaged. Pilots
should ensure that their engine remains warm enough for safe operation (see owner’s manual). As
the outside air temperature goes down, fuel becomes harder to vaporize. Often in winter months, it
is too cold to fly light piston engine aircraft (approximately – 20C). Obviously power must remain
on during normal descents and especially while descending to land. To ensure safe aircraft
operation, carburetor heat is a must to prevent the formation of induction icing and pilots are
reminded that partial application of carburetor heat is not approved.
Sightseeing flights must brief passengers regarding operations of aircraft and extra care while
walking on the ramp.
Students on course at the Brampton Flying Club are not permitted to practice forced approaches
SOLO during the winter months.
1. Dress for the occasion
2. Don’t fly under conditions you can’t handle.
3. If you don’t understand winter operations for the aircraft – ask.
4. Fly high, fly fast, and fly warm.
WINTER FLYING – CHECK OUT
CLOTHING
Dress warmly.
Good boots (not bulky).
Gloves and hat (a must).
PRE-FLIGHT
* Arrive early so walk around can be done in WARM hangar.
* Drain tanks again after aircraft has been removed from hangar, checking for condensation.
Ensure a thorough inspection that includes the following:
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1. Controls free and full travel.
2. Windshield clear – do not use scraper. 3. Frozen brakes – kick tires from behind. 4. Frozen drain – call maintenance.
If there is any frost, snow or ice on the critical surfaces, the flight is a NO-GO until it is removed.
STARTING ENGINE - GENERAL
Starting the engine should only be performed by the PIC or in the case of flightline or maintenance
personnel, employees who have been trained to do so in accordance with the aircraft operating
4. With qualified person at controls prime 2-4 strokes. Recharge primer for use after engine start. “DO NOT OVER PRIME”. a. NOTE: Should only be conducted by an instructor who has been trained by
maintenance personnel. 5. Master - ON 6. Carburetor Heat – COLD 7. Throttle - OPEN ¼” – ½” 8. Mixture – FULL RICH 9. Yell - “CLEAR PROP” 10. Start engine 11. Throttle – Adjust to 1200-1500 RPM for short period and then to 1000 RPM. 12. Oil pressure – In the green within 60 seconds. If not, SHUT DOWN 13. Primer - LOCKED
STARTING WITHOUT PRE-HEAT
After the engine starts, apply carburetor heat hot until engine runs smoothly. If engine fires but does not start, repeat start procedures at step 6 (do not prime). If engine does not start on first few attempts, shut down so as not to wear down the battery. The problem is likely frosted plugs and the engine will need pre-heat, call maintenance.
ENGINE FIRE ON START UP
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1. Continue cranking, which will suck flames back into engine.
If the engine starts:
2. 1700 RPM for one minute and then shut down and call maintenance.
If the engine does not start:
3. Throttle – FULL OPEN 4. Mixture -ICO 5. Cranking – Continue 6. Use Fire Extinguisher 7. Secure the Engine (Master – OFF, Ignition – OFF, Fuel Valve – OFF) 8. Call Maintenance
NOTE: Remember that your safety comes first!
TAXI
1. Speed should be that of a fast walk/slow jog.
2. Taxi defensively.
3. Icy taxiways mean a likely weathercock – be prepared.
4. If you go off the taxiway or runway do not power out. Shut down and call for help (Flight
Line/Unicom).
2. Notify Flight Line/Unicom of any snow drift/bank on taxiways
NOTE: Make sure oil pressure & temperature gauges are in green prior to conducting Run-Up.
TAKE-OFF
1. Avoid rapid throttle advancement.
2. Ensure warm engine.
a. Oil temperature – In the green. b. Advance throttle 2-3 times, if engine does not hesitate you are ready to go.
3. Power check – ensure proper RPM after initial take-off roll.
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LANDING
1. Carburetor heat - HOT
2. Use power assisted approaches.
3. Avoid low, flat approaches.
4. Anticipate a slow engine in the event of a go around and apply power smoothly.
5. Braking will be reduced on ice and snow.
6. Stay on the centerline to avoid snow banks.
RAMP
1. Secure aircraft properly with tie-downs or chocks if tie-downs are not available. 2. Insert control lock. 3. Avoid use of parking brake, as it will freeze. 4. Put on cowl cover and plug in heater.
P) INSPECTION OF FLAPS
Our school policy is that makes good sense to have a good look at the flap track and roller assembly
prior to flight. This can only be accomplished by lowering the flaps to the full down position. As the
flaps are extending any binding or jamming may be detected.
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APPENDIX
Pilot Currency Guidelines
Category A Pilot – Less than 100 hours total time. Category B Pilot – Between 100 and 200 hours total experience. Category C Pilot – More than 200 hours total experience. Category D Pilot – More than 200 hours total experience and more than 50 hours on type.
Approved Currency – All pilots must have flown the aircraft type they are intending to rent as per the
chart below and a minimum of 3 hours in the last 90 days.(up to the discretion of the CFI or Flight
Instructor signing out the pilot). Note currency for Cessna type’s flows from most advanced to least
advanced, e.g. If pilot is current on C172RG and they have been previously checked out on a C172P they
Pilot Checkout Requirements Category A Pilot - Less than 100 hours total time Category B Pilot – Between 100 and 200 hours total time experience Category C Pilot – More than 200 hours total time experience Category D Pilot – More than 200 hours total time experience and over 50 hours on type
Check on type guidelines (No previous type experience)
CAT A CAT B CAT C
C152 2 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour
C172 2 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour
C172RG NA 5 hours 3 hours
PA18 15 hours 10 hours 5 hours
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Check on type guidelines (Previously checked out)
CAT A CAT B CAT C CAT D
C152 1 hour 0.5 hour CC CC
C172 1 hour 0.5 hour CC CC
C172 RG 2 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour CC
PA18 2 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour CC
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Navigation Log and Weight and Balance forms:
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Sign Out checklists:
Solo Circuit:
Preparation
Flight Planning Checklist Items Yes No
Not
Required Comments
Has the student got a weather package including
notams?
Have the student briefed DI on applicable wx and
notams?
Has a w&b been completed?
Have the landing and t/o distances been calculated?
What runways does the student expect to be using
based on TAF?
What is the x-wind for the runway
Is the student dressed for the wx i.e. winter jacket, boots,
scarf, hat, gloves?
Has the student completed the IMSAFE checklist?
Is there enough time booked for the completion of the
flight?
Flight Specific Questions
Checklist Items
Yes No
Not
Required Comments
How do you conduct a normal/performance T/O
How do you conduct a normal Landing/ performance
landings
How would you do a runway change?
Sign out Requirements
Checklist Items
Yes No
Not
Required Comments
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Has the student’s PTR been stamped?
Does the student have a current medical, SPP, and radio
license?
Is the student current (15days)?
Will the flight be concluded within the BFC daylight
requirements (Night time – Length of flight planned)?
Emergency Procedures review question 1
Emergency Procedures Review question 2
Bad landing recovery question
(bounce, porpoise, balloon, wheel barrowing)
Solo Practice Area:
Preparation
Flight Planning Checklist Items Yes No
Not
Required Comments
Has the student got a weather package including
notams?
Have the student briefed DI on applicable wx and
notams?
Has a w&b been completed?
Have the landing and t/o distances been calculated?
What runways does the student expect to be using
based on TAF?
What is the x-wind for the runway
Does the student have a current map and where in the
practice area are they planning to do air exercises?
Is the student dressed for the wx i.e. winter jacket,
boots, scarf, hat, gloves?
Has the student completed the IMSAFE checklist?
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Is there enough time booked for the completion of the
flight?
Flight Specific Questions
Checklist Items
Yes No
Not
Required Comments
How do you conduct a normal/performance T/O
How do you conduct a normal Landing/ performance
landings
How do you perform the exercise(s) being practiced?
What are the potential safety concerns and what do you
do about them?
Sign out Requirements
Checklist Items
Yes No
Not
Required Comments
Has the student’s PTR been stamped?
Does the student have a current medical, SPP, and
radio license?
Is the student current (15days)?
Will the flight be concluded within the BFC daylight
requirements (Night time – Length of flight planned)?