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Talon Helicopters Ltd.
4.3 Flight Authorization
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 4 § Operational Control System
No person shall commence a flight unless the flight has been authorized in accordance with the following:
Type of Flight Authorizing Manager Procedure
Revenue Flights Operations Manager or Chief Pilot Verbal authorization
Non-Revenue Flights Operations Manager or Chief Pilot Verbal authorization
Training Flights Chief Pilot or Operations Manager Verbal authorization
*Maintenance and Ferry
Flights
PRM and Chief Pilot
PRM advises Chief Pilot of the need for the flight;
Chief Pilot assigns the PIC;
Only flight crew and essential crew are to be onboard.
*A flight permit may be required to ferry an aircraft to a maintenance base when the aircraft does not meet the
applicable airworthiness requirements but is otherwise fit for flight. Refer to the Maintenance Control Manual for
details.
4.4 Refusal to Transport
Talon Helicopters shall not transport a person if, at the time of check-in or at boarding, the actions or statements
of the person indicate that the person may present a risk to the safety of the aircraft, persons or property. Should
the employee have any concerns regarding a passenger, that employee shall contact his/her supervisor for
assistance and guidance. In the event that a passenger is refused transport, the PIC shall submit a Safety Incident
Report (refer to the SMS Manual).
4.5 Flight Preparation Procedures
4.5.1 Pilot-in-Command Duties
In preparation for a flight, the pilot shall complete the following tasks which are listed in alphabetical order rather
than an order of priority:
§ pre-flight completed, including:
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aircraft daily inspection (DI);
aircraft defects have been corrected or deferred;
aircraft is deemed fit for flight in accordance with technical dispatch procedures;
calculation of fuel and oil requirements/determine availability of fuel for mission;
complete the Company flight itinerary form, when required;
review of flight plan or Company flight itinerary form reviewed with the flight follower or responsible
person;
when at the main base, pilot will post the Company Flight Itinerary form on the wall map;
review of weather and NOTAMs for planned flight; and,
weight and balance calculation;
§ aircraft library checked:
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*aircraft journey logbook;
Canada Flight Supplement;
Certificate of Airworthiness;
Certificate of Registration;
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