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

Talon Helicopters Ltd.
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 9 § Aerial Work Operations
The safety briefing need not be provided if the PIC has ensured that the person has completed a currently valid
training program covering the safety briefing requirements for the aircraft.
9.5 Night Operations with Persons On-board
SA CAR 702.18(3)(c)
This Special Authorization allows for the carriage of persons other than flight crew members at night without the
pilot having an instrument rating. This applies to aerial work operations only.
9.5.1 Pilot Qualifications – Night VFR
The pilot shall have an unrestricted pilot licence for night VFR. An instrument rating is not required for this type of
night VFR aerial work operation; however, when a pilot does not have an instrument rating and when persons
other than pilots are on-board, the following conditions shall be adhered to:
§ no persons other than flight crew members and persons essential during flight are carried;
§ the area over-flown is illuminated by lights on the surface to ensure visual surface reference and
conditions provide for a discernible horizon;
§ flights are operated on pre-planned plotted routes and the Pilot-in-Command is familiar with navigation
procedures; and,
§ aircraft equipment requirements, pilot qualifications and restrictions are in accordance with this section.
9.5.2 Pilot Training – Night VFR
Refer to the Company’s Training Programs Manual.
9.5.3 Areas of Operation – Night VFR
Night VFR operations are restricted to operate over illuminated areas with a natural discernible horizon.
Flights shall be operated on pre-planned plotted routes. The pilot shall be familiar with navigation procedures.
9.5.4 Aircraft Equipment Requirements
The helicopter shall:
§ have at least 1 landing light;
§ use the position lights and anti-collision lights unless the pilot determines that, because of operating
conditions, doing so would be in the interests of aviation safety.
For the additional instrument requirements, refer to section 6.6.2 - Instrument Requirements - Night VFR (702).
9.6 Over-water Operations in a Land Aircraft
SA CAR 702.20
This Special Authorization allows a land aircraft to operate over water, beyond the point where that aircraft could
reach shore in the event of an engine failure. This applies to aerial work operations only.
Note: Prior to utilizing this Special Authorization, the PIC shall ensure that the aircraft is equipped with the
required flotation kit and additional survival equipment listed in this chapter.
December 31, 2015 Amendment 0 9-2