The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
Mandatory Safety Requirements (MSR's)
1.4 (MSR’s) For Powered Flying As A Scouting Activity
These MSR's apply to all Scouts undertaking flight in powered aircraft as a
Scouting Activity.
Supervision and Control
(a) Before any Member of SCOUTS New Zealand undertakes flight in a
powered aircraft, an Activity Intention form is to be completed and written
parental consent obtained for members less than eighteen years of age
taking part in the activity. The Group Leader shall consult with the Regional
or Zone Air Activities Adviser before approving the proposed activity. The
Group Leader has the overriding authority and responsibility to ensure
compliance with these MSR’s and to direct that any activity shall be
stopped or cancelled if in their view it is necessary in the interest of safety.
For National, Regional and Zone activities an Activity Intention form shall
be completed by the organisers who will incorporate the provisions of these
MSR’s in the Risk Management policy for the activity.
(b) Members of SCOUTS New Zealand may only fly in an aircraft operated by a
Club or Flying School that is affiliated with "The Royal New Zealand Aero
Club" or Flying Schools operating under CAA Rules Part 91 or Part 141. The
Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School will operate under the rules and
procedures as laid down by the Chief Executive, SCOUTS New Zealand,
from time to time.
Members of SCOUTS New Zealand may also fly in aircraft operated by
commercial providers operating under a current New Zealand Air Operators
Certificate.
(c) At all times all operations will be in accordance with the Rules prescribed
by the NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Age Limitations
(d) Air Experience - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have attained the
age of eleven years may undertake flight(s) as a passenger, seated
immediately behind the aircraft controls, in powered aircraft for the
purpose of gaining air experience provided that the pilot-in-command is the
holder of a valid Private Pilot Licence or higher pilot qualification.
Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have not attained the age of eleven
years may undertake flight(s) as a passenger provided they are not seated
immediately behind the aircraft controls and adequate additional adult
assistance is available in the aircraft and the pilot-in-command is the
holder of a valid Private Pilot Licence or higher pilot qualification.
Note. The safety of all participants, including the pilot, is paramount. If
there is any doubt as to how any member will react within the tight
confines of an aircraft then the activity should be stopped immediately.
(e) Instructional Flight - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have
attained the age of fourteen and a half years may undertake flights in a
powered aircraft for the purpose of receiving instruction provided that the
pilot-in-command is the holder of a valid A, B or C Category Instructor
rating.
(f) Solo flight - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have attained the age
of sixteen years may undertake solo flight in a powered aircraft provided
that such flight is authorised by and is undertaken under the control and
supervision of a qualified A or B Category flying instructor.
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