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Talon Helicopters Ltd.
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 9 § Aerial Work Operations
An example of the MOU between Talon Helicopters Ltd. and a user organization is contained in Chapter 13 –
Operations Forms.
9.10.4 Training Requirements
Refer to the Company’s Training Programs Manual.
9.10.5 Operational Procedures – Rescue Service
Personnel for Class D Operations
All Class D operations conducted under Special Authorization CAR 702.21(2) will be conducted with a mission crew
consisting of:
§ Pilot-in-Command – responsible for all flight decisions and operations required to conduct the mission
safely.
§ Spotter – responsible for assisting the PIC in identifying and avoiding hazards and directing the PIC in
situations when the PIC must maintain horizontal reference. Depending on the design of the approved
personnel carrying device being used, in an emergency, the spotter may be responsible to jettison the
load upon command from the PIC.
§ Chief Technician (Rescue Leader or Field Team Leader) – responsible for proper installation of the
approved personnel carrying device, and supervision of all on-the-ground operations required to conduct
the mission safely. This person may, depending on the nature of the operation, be one of the rescue
personnel.
§ Technician(s) (Rescuers) – responsible for performing tasks as assigned by the chief technician which may
include being inserted or extracted into/from the location, administer medical aid package and prepare
subject for Class D flights. Only the minimum number of technicians necessary to conduct the mission will
be employed.
Standard Operating Guidelines – Class D Loads:
In cases of extreme emergency, this normal sequence of events may be modified at the discretion of the PIC. Class
D load operations will normally be conducted following the sequence of events shown below:
§ the PIC conducts a pre-flight briefing to all mission participants;
§ the chief technician conducts an initial mission plan briefing to all mission participants;
§ the PIC and the chief technician conduct a reconnaissance of the mission site to:
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locate and confirm mission objective(s);
determine if a Class D operation is necessary;
identify flight and ground hazards and hazard mitigation measures, such as:
▪ assess the power requirement;
▪ assess the location;
▪ check the weather (visibility, wind, temperature and icing conditions);
▪ evaluate the approach and departure routing; and,
▪ appraise possible emergency landing sites;
select the staging area; and,
finalize the mission plan and options as appropriate;
§ land at the staging area, and configure the aircraft for Class D operations:
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remove equipment not required for the mission to maximize lift capability;
attach the personnel carrying device to the helicopter as per the Flight Manual supplement and
manufacturer’s instructions;
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