The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
such re-examination is unsatisfactory then the Certificate will be
withdrawn. Any such withdrawal shall be recorded by the Regional Air
Activities Adviser and reported to the National Air Activities Adviser,
appropriate Zone Leader and Group Leader concerned.
1.3 Air Activities Charge Certificate Requirements
(a) For an Air Activities Charge Certificate an applicant must:
(1) be recommended by a Group Leader as a responsible person; or
(2) be a Venturer who holds the Major Interest Award in aviation.
(b) An Air Activities Charge Certificate Holder who transfers from one Region to
another should check with the Regional Air Activities Adviser prior to
exercising the responsibilities of the Air Activities Charge Certificate in the
new Region.
(c) Applicants for an Air Activities Charge Certificate must either complete a
period of instruction or demonstrate (generally by examination) a sound
knowledge of the following:
(1) Rules and safety precautions to be followed when in the movements
and operating areas of an airfield.
(2) Requirements of both a controlled and uncontrolled airfield.
(3) Standard Light signals used on an airfield.
(4) Safety procedures for approaching an aircraft or helicopter when
engines are operating.
(5) Foreign object detection and prevention measures on the airfield
movements and operating area.
(6) (i) Cockpit safety checks to be carried out prior to conducting any
activity in or about a powered aircraft, or
(ii) Correct procedures applicable to the handling and parking of
glider aircraft.
(7) Elementary knowledge of the theory of flight including the principles
of an aerofoil and the airflow over an aerofoil shape.
(8) Be able to point out and describe the functions of the following
moveable control surfaces:
(9) ailerons
(ii) elevator
(iii) rudder, and
(iv) flaps
(10) Be able to identify the following major aircraft parts/components:
(i) fuselage
(ii) mainplane
(iii) tailplane
(iv) undercarriage, and
(v) engine
(11) Have experienced a minimum of one familiarisation flight with an
instructor in a powered aircraft or glider.
(12) It is desirable for the applicant to have visited a control tower on a
controlled airfield if such a facility is located in the applicant's vicinity.
However, it is appreciated that in some areas of New Zealand the
need to meet such a requirement could involve travelling
considerable distances and if such is the case, the applicant should
request a waiver when submitting an application to the Area Air
Activities Adviser.
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