Talon Helicopters Ltd COM Edition 2 Amend 0 submission 3 TC Stamped

Talon Helicopters Ltd.
7.6 Low Level Operations
7.6.1 Minimum Altitudes and Distances
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 7 § Operating Requirements
Except where conducting a take-off, approach or landing, no person shall operate an aircraft:
§ over a built-up area, or over an open-air assembly of persons, unless the aircraft is operated at an altitude
from which, in the event of an emergency necessitating an immediate landing, it would be possible to
land the aircraft without creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface, and, in any case, at an
altitude that is not lower than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance
of 500 feet from the helicopter;
§ in circumstances other than those referred to in the above paragraph, at a distance less than 500 feet
from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure; and,
§ where the aircraft is operated in an area other than a built-up area or over an open assembly of persons,
and except when taking off or landing, the helicopter shall remain at a distance of no less than 500 feet
from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure.
7.6.2 Operation of an Aircraft Over Built-up Area
SA CAR 702.22(2)
General
This Special Authorization (SA) permits Talon Helicopters Ltd. to operate a helicopter over a built-up area at
altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) to conduct aerial photography, LiDAR
mapping or aerial surveys.
Limitations
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
§ Talon Helicopters Ltd. will submit an information package to Transport Canada including the following:
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date(s) of the operation;
maps of the work zones/routes;
acknowledgment of notification by the affected cites/municipalities;
§ the operation shall be conducted under Day VFR conditions using a multi-engine aircraft only;
§ height of the aircraft shall be no lower than 500’ above the highest obstacle and no closer than 300’
horizontally from any building, structure, or obstacle;
§ the aircraft shall be configured such that safe single engine fly away is assured at all times;
§ the transit routes to and from the work zones shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation
Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances;
§ the aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and requirements;
§ the aircraft shall remain clear of all buildings, structures and assemblies of persons at all times;
§ the aircraft shall be operated in such a manner as to not pose a threat to any persons or property;
§ all personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures
before flight operations commence;
§ persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential persons only;
§ the operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authorities.
December 31, 2015 Amendment 0 7-3