The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
Aircraft Requirements
(g) Members of SCOUTS New Zealand may only undertake flights in powered
aircraft issued with a current Airworthiness Certificate or a permit to fly
issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and a valid Maintenance
Release issued by a rated engineer.
Ground Training
(h) Before undertaking a flight in a powered aircraft Members of SCOUTS New
Zealand must have received instruction on the following.
(1) The rules and safety precautions to follow when on an airfield.
(2) The safety procedures for approaching an aircraft or helicopter when
its engines are running.
If during the visit to the Airfield, a Scout undertakes the following in
addition to completing Clause (h)(1) and Clause (h)(2) they will be eligible
for the "Airmanship One Badge".
(3) Understand the requirements of a controlled airfield and the
significance of airfield control facilities.
(4) Know the standard light signals used by aerodrome control towers
and, if possible, view the control signals.
(i) A Venturer must have completed the requirements for an Air Activities
Charge Certificate prior to first solo.
Activity Approval
(j) Prior to approving powered flying as a Scouting activity, the Group Leader
must:
(1) Have received a properly completed Activity Intention form.
(2) Ensure that written parental consent has been obtained for members
less than eighteen years of age taking part in the activity.
(3) Ensure that prior to entry onto an aircraft movement area, the Scout
has received instruction as required by Clause (h) of these MSR’s.
(4) Ensure that the activity is to be completed by a Club / Flying School
as required by Clause (b). In the event that the activity is to be
conducted by an individual who owns, is a part owner, or has access
to the use of a powered aircraft, it is similarly necessary to ensure
that the individual is a member of a Club / Flying School that is
covered by Clause (b) of these MSR’s.
(5) Ensure that the pilot(s)-in-command, with whom the Scouts are to
fly, meet the requirement(s) of Clause (d) and Clause (e) of these
MSR’s.
(6) Ensure that the aircraft in which any Scouts fly complies with the
requirements of Clause (g) of these MSR’s.
(7) Ensure that the Scouts are under the supervision and control of a
qualified pilot or the holder of an Air Activities Charge Certificate.
(k) It is recognised that some or all of the requirements listed in Clause (j)(1)
- (7) of the above could be difficult for the Group Leader to check in some
instances. Therefore, in the event that the Group Leader does not have
access to a Regional or Zone Air Activities Adviser for consultation
concerning the requirements, it is essential that the assistance of an
appropriate authority at the National Office of SCOUTS New Zealand be
requested.
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