Helicopter guidelines for land seismic & helirig operations - OGP
Helicopter guidelines for land seismic & helirig operations - OGP
Helicopter guidelines for land seismic & helirig operations - OGP
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<strong>Helicopter</strong> <strong>guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>land</strong> <strong>seismic</strong> & <strong>helirig</strong> <strong>operations</strong><br />
Notes:<br />
The international Civilian Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines a hostile environment as an environment in which:<br />
1. A safe <strong>for</strong>ced <strong>land</strong>ing canot be accomplished because the surface is inadequate (inadequate surface would include moderate &<br />
steep slopes and trees); or<br />
2. The helicopter occupants cannot be adequately protectedfrom the elements; or<br />
3. Search and rescue response capability is not provided consistent with anticipated exposure; or<br />
4. There is an unacceptable risk of endangering persons or property on the ground.<br />
ICAO definition of a ‘safe <strong>for</strong>ced lainding’: An ìunavoidable <strong>land</strong>ing or ditching with a reasonable expenctance of no injury to persons in<br />
the aircraft or on the surface.<br />
Aircraft and crew details (complete one <strong>for</strong> each block)<br />
Block Name<br />
Aircraft Type<br />
Registration<br />
Expected hours to be flown on task<br />
Hazards None Few Moderate Many Remarks<br />
Powerlines<br />
Towers/Masts<br />
Known bird Activity<br />
Known aircraft activity<br />
Urban areas<br />
Farm houses<br />
Airstrips<br />
Blasting areas<br />
Restricted/Danger areas<br />
Politically sensitive areas<br />
Other hazards/comments:<br />
Expected hours to be flown on task<br />
Total airframe time @ start of task<br />
Engine hours remaining (L/R)<br />
Continuing airworthiness programme in place?<br />
Any major components on time extensions?<br />
List major components that will expire<br />
during task<br />
Projected maintenance during task<br />
Number of pilots on each flight<br />
Number of additional crew on each flight<br />
Number of pilots on site<br />
Local security officer/observer required?<br />
Number of maintenance personnel on site<br />
Remarks<br />
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