The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
1.6 (MSR's) For Glider Flying As A Scouting Activity
These MSR's apply to all Scouts undertaking flight in gliders as a Scouting
Activity.
Note: In these MSR’s, the word glider includes self-launching motor gliders.
Supervision and Control
(a) Before any Member of SCOUTS New Zealand undertakes flight in a glider,
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 a glider operated by a
Club or Annual Group affiliated with Gliding New Zealand (GNZ). Any Scout
Gliding Camp or School will operate under the rules and procedures as laid
down by the Chief Executive, SCOUTS New Zealand, from time to time.
(c) At all times all operations will be in accordance with the Rules prescribed
by the NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and GNZ.
Age Limitations
(d) Air Experience - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have had their
eleventh birthday may undertake flight(s) as a passenger in gliders for the
purposes of gaining air experience provided that the pilot-in-command is
the holder of a valid GNZ Passenger Rating or higher qualification.
(e) Instructional Flight - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have attained
the age of fourteen and a half years may undertake flights in glider for the
purpose of receiving instruction provided that the pilot-in-command is the
holder of a valid GNZ Instructor Rating.
(f) Solo Flight - Members of SCOUTS New Zealand who have attained the age
of sixteen years may undertake their first solo flight in glider provided that
such flight is authorized by, and is undertaken under the control and
supervision of a qualified A or B Category GNZ gliding instructor.
Aircraft Requirements
(g) Members of SCOUTS New Zealand may only undertake flights in gliders
issued with a current Airworthiness Certificate issued by the CAA and a
valid Maintenance Release issued by a rated engineer.
Ground Training
(h) Before undertaking flight in a glider, 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 precautions and procedures for approaching a glider or
tow plane when it has its engine running.
(3) The safety precautions and procedures when launching gliders
If during the visit to the airfield, a Scout undertakes the following in
addition to completing Clauses (h)(1), (h)(2) and (h)(3) they will be
eligible for the "Airmanship One Aviation Skills Badge".
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