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RCA Ops (Pac) O&I Volume 2 – Regional Flying Orders

Annex B – Flight Safety Hazard Report

2B-1 27 January 2012


Annex C – Emergency Contact List

2C-1 6 February 2017

Regional Cadet Air Operations (Pacific)

Emergency Contact List

Revision Date: 6 February 2017

Office Contact Details 19 Wing Operations Operations Duty Officer (ODO)

Comox Local – 8231 / 8223 / 8288 Toll Free 1-866-488-0889

RCA Ops O LCol K. Stewart Office: 250-339-8211 ext 8713 Cell: 250-898-1275 BlackBerry Email: [email protected]

D/RCA Ops O Maj R. Allison Office: 250-339-8211 ext 8787 Cell: 250-218-0561 BlackBerry Email: [email protected]

Commanding Officer RCSU (Pac) Cdr D. Coulombe Office: 250-363-0824 Cell: 250-898-7080 BlackBerry Email: [email protected]

Warn DFS Toll Free Line (24/7) 1-888-WARN-DFS 1-888-927-6337

DCdts / NCA Ops O / D NCA Ops O LCol Trevor Campbell Office: 613-992-6081 Cell: 613-808-3071 BlackBerry Email: [email protected] Maj. Chris Toth Office: 613-992-3401 Cell: 613-799-3726 BlackBerry Email: [email protected]

Air Cadet League – BCPC Notify by email if required [email protected]

Transport Canada (24/7) Area Control Centre Shift Manager Office: 604-775-9622

Transportation Safety Board (24/7) Regional Manager Office: 604-666-5826


Annex D – Emergency Response Checklist

2D-1 6 February 2017

Emergency Response Checklist

Immediate Actions

LCO – IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

CEASE FURTHER LAUNCHES

Ensure that all aircraft launches are stopped

ASSESS THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION Radio the occurrence aircraft (if able) to determine their situation Determine whether emergency services are required

Radio ATC/FSS at airports with ATS At all other sites, call 911 and request Fire & Rescue for assistance

CONFIRM THAT THE ERO IS ENGAGED

Confirm that the ERO is engaged and performing their duties

DEVELOP AN AIRCRAFT RECOVERY PLAN

Determine the location and altitude of aircraft still airborne Determine which landing areas are available for use

ALERT AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT OF RECOVERY PROCEDURES Advise aircraft of the recovery plan If required, assign a tow aircraft to locate an off-field landing site to obtain and

provide the Lat & Long. Relay the Lat and Long to the responding Fire & Rescue Service through 911.

RECOVER ALL AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT

Shut down remaining operations in a prompt, safe and controlled manner

ASSIGN A STAFF MEMBER TO SUPERVISE PARKING OF AIRCRAFT

As aircraft are recovered, ensure they are parked and secured





Immediate Actions

ERO – IMMEDIATE ACTIONS ASSIGN A STAFF MEMBER TO CONTROL CADETS

Keep cadets away from the occurrence site Ensure that they do not make phone calls or take photographs

DEVELOP A RESPONSE PLAN

Who are you taking with you? Bring the most highly qualified First Aider Where are you going? Know where the occurrence site is & how to get there What are you taking with you? Confirm that required equipment is loaded Communications. Ensure you take a VHF radio and a cell phone

GO TO THE OCCURRENCE SITE

Move to the occurrence site with the emergency response vehicle Avoid aircraft landing areas Communicate with ATC or FSS as required for clearance

RENDER FIRST AID

Approach the site ONLY if it is safe to do so Render emergency first aid as necessary to preserve life – professional first

responders are enroute. Personnel should only be moved if necessary for their immediate safety.

ASSIST FIRST RESPONDERS Provide first responders with advice and assistance as necessary regarding

securing the aircraft and extricating victims. Holding the glider nose down/supporting the tail Removing the canopy Tie down points

SECURE THE SCENE Keep spectators well back to preserve evidence for the FS investigation Quarantine the aircraft, wreckage and surrounding area after first responders

have completed their duties and released the scene





Secondary Actions

LCO – AFTER ALL AIRCRAFT ARE RECOVERED

COMPLETE THE OCCURRENCE REPORTING CHECKLIST

Task a staff member to complete the Occurrence Reporting Checklist. This information will be required for initial reports and notifications.

NOTIFY 19 WING OPERATIONS CENTRE

WOC will ensure that Flight Safety and other offices are notified. Call 1-866-488-0889 (in Comox call local 8231, 8223, or 8288)

NOTIFY THE RCA OPSO

If the RCA OpsO cannot be reached, notify the D/RCA OpsO. RCA OpsO - LCol Stewart - Office: 250-339-8211 ext 8713 / Cell 250-898-1275 D/RCA OpsO - Maj Allison - Office: 250-339-8211 ext 8787 / Cell 250-218-0561

TASK FSR TO SECURE SITE / EVIDENCE

Task the Flight Safety Officer or Flight Safety Representative to carry out the UFSO / FSR Checklist below.

NOTIFY DFS – 1-888-WARN-DFS or 1-888-927-6337 If serious damage or serious injuries

UFSO / FSR

SECURE ACCIDENT SITE

Task personnel to secure the aircraft as necessary Prevent further damage to the aircraft or other property Preserve physical evidence for accident investigators.

COLLECT WITNESS STATEMENTS

Task a staff member to collect written statements from all witnesses

COLLECT STATEMENTS FROM INVOLVED PERSONNEL

With due consideration for their medical condition, if possible, obtain statements from personnel involved in the accident / incident

QUARANTINE EVIDENCE

Quarantine the aircraft, other involved equipment, and records Aircraft log books, time sheets, DI sheets, and any other relevant material

COLLECT PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE

When military photographic support is not available, the FSR shall take photos of the occurrence site and other evidence using the Flight Safety camera.

TOXICOLOGY.

Ensure CF personnel report to the nearest medical facility to provide blood samples for toxicology tests. Non-CF aircrew are encouraged to provide samples

ASSIST FLIGHT SAFETY INVESTIGATORS

Provide information or assistance as requested by the Wing Flight Safety Officer or other Flight Safety Investigators.





Follow-Up Actions

SITE COMMANDER/SUPERVISOR OF FLYING – FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS

TERMINATE OPERATIONS

All operations shall be ceased and all equipment secured Cadets shall be relocated and supervised for as long as necessary. Flight ops shall not be resumed without authorization from the RCA Ops O.

MEDICAL LIAISON

Assign a staff member to be liaison if personnel require hospitalization.

PROVIDE SITREPS

Update RCA OpsO on status of personnel. When there are injuries, provide names, nature of injuries, and location of hospital

Ensure that the RCA OpsO receives regular updates

PARENTAL CONTACTS

After a serious accident, ensure all cadets phone their family

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Requests for information regarding an accident shall be referred to the RCA OpsO.

RCA OPS O – FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS

COMPLETE INITIAL NOTIFICATIONS CO RCSU (Pac) NCA OpsO NTA if serious damage to a glider or tow aircraft 19 Wing Comd (for occurrences involving any injury or significant damage) Air Cadet League BCPC

CONTACT WFSO

Confirm notification by WOC Confirm planned course of action for investigation

TRAUMA COUNSELLING SERVICES

After a serious accident, arrange trauma counselling services for cadets and staff Gliding Site – contact CO RCSU(Pac) CCFTC - call 19 Wing Clinic at 8267, or Duty Medical Staff at 250-897-2744

NOK NOTIFICATIONS When personnel have been hospitalized with serious injuries, notify NOK

CONTACT RCSU PAFFO

Determine if there is / will be media interest Confirm that MRLs and News Release are prepared as required Respond to media inquiries as necessary

PROVIDE SITREPS

Update key personnel as required Confirm that Trauma Counselling services have been secured (if required)


Annex E – Occurrence Reporting Checklist

2E-1 27 January 2012


Annex F – Seasonal Gliding Site Start-Up Checklist

2F-1 29 January 2015

Seasonal Gliding Site Start-Up Checklist AERODROME / SITE ____________________ Date _____________

TASK Date Complete

Signature

Liaison Contacts Airport Operator Nav Can or ATC Agency

Emergency Response Agency Review Documents Airport Operating Agreement

Current 242 Current RCA Op (Pac) O&I Volume 2 Current AIM Current CFS Current Local Flying Orders

LCO Occurrence Checklist Emergency Contact Numbers Physical Inspection Aircraft tie down points

Tie down Straps / Rings / Tail Stands Airfield condition

Landing area condition New obstructions or hazards Refuelling facilities Facilities (if applicable) Emergency equipment Glider seat cushion/spacer condition Check inventory

OBSERVATIONS

RCA OPS COMMENTS


Annex G – Start-Up and Shutdown Briefing Checklist

2G-1 6 February 2017

LCO - Daily Operations Start-Up Briefing

Pre-Brief Actions Weather Check and record GFAs, TAFs, FDs, METARs, NOTAMs

Advise ATC / FSS Inform ATC /FSS of intended ops, runway, altitudes, # of aircraft Request info on other operations (PPFs, para, etc)

Aircraft Check aircraft status, select aircraft to be used. Record time to inspection and deferred defects from log books

Staff Check PTR Completion Chart Confirm status of scheduled staff

Briefing Checklist Staff Confirm that staff are well rested, fed, hydrated and fit for duty

Confirm staff currency and qualification status for assigned duties

Weather Brief GFAs, TAFs, METARs, FD

Aircraft Designate aircraft to be used Aircraft status, time to inspection, and deferred defects

External Ops Brief on other airfield activities (PPF, para, maintenance, etc)

Ops Plan Brief the daily operations plan Ops Area / Runway Schedule Circuit Procedure NOTAMS

Decision Gates Discuss decision gates Emphasize use of intended runway and current conditions

Airfield Prep Confirm landing areas inspected & marked (or assign tasks) Brief any reported obstacles or hazards

Documents Brief any new PIFs Confirm that documents are available, current, and signed Regional Flying Orders LFOs 242 PIFs

Flight Safety

FSR designated Brief additions to the flight safety briefing binder and confirm signed Review new general flight safety messages Emergencies of the day (glider & tow) Discuss Threat & Error Management

Equipment

Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kit FS Camera Crash Kit Radios Glider Batteries LCO Phone Timesheets Buckets, Signs, Cones Tow Ropes (min 3, check length, condition, tow rings) Tables & Chairs Garbage Can & Bags Water Jugs & Cups Sunscreen Duct Tape Anemometer Vehicles DIs complete Designate Emergency Response Vehicle

Assignments First Glider Crews / Tow Pilots Assign Airfield Setup Tasks (including signs, buckets, cones if required) Assign Vehicle Drivers Assign Aircraft DIs


Annex G – Start-Up and Shutdown Briefing Checklist

2G-2 6 February 2017

LCO Runway Change, Shut-Down & Debriefing Checklists

On Airfield - Runway Change or Shutdown Checklist Equipment Tables and chairs, sunscreen, duct tape

Anemometer accounted for Ropes and fire extinguishers accounted for and stored Buckets, signs, cones, markers, etc. accounted for and stored Radios, batteries, and cell phone accounted for FOD inspection of launch site competed

Aircraft Secured All aircraft secured End of day aircraft inspections complete

Off Airfield - Debriefing Checklist

Equipment Radios, batteries, and cell phone accounted for and on charge Vehicles fuelled, parked, secured, keys stored

Flying Ops Number of flights General impressions Safety points

Aircraft Defects report Log Books Time sheets completed using a calculator and double checked

Log books completed using table for decimal conversions Aircraft defects recorded in logbooks Log books for aircraft with defects placed at maintenance (YQQ)

Maintenance Report

Call maintenance (250-339-8211 extension 8547) and leave a detailed message regarding state of aircraft and any defects

Garbage Ensure all garbage is collected and bagged Garbage disposal & recycling IAW local procedures

Facilities Confirm hangar and buildings are secure Lights out Doors locked

For ANY aircraft defects during normal working hours: Call maintenance at 250-339-8211 ext 8547 and leave a detailed message including aircraft registration, hours at time of defect, and a call back number. Do not wait until the end of the day or shift, call immediately. If you don’t reach anybody, contact the duty maintenance cell phone at 250-898-1277

For ANY aircraft defects after normal working hours (or on weekends during the familiarization season): Call maintenance at 250-898-1277 and leave a detailed message including the aircraft registration, hours at time of defect, and a call back number. Do not wait until the end of the day or shift, call immediately


Annex H - Cross Country Towing - Briefing Guide

2H-1 3 February 2016

Cross Country Towing - Mission Briefing Guide

Mission Planning and Briefing

Weather GFAs, TAFs, FDs, and METARS for entire route and possible diversions. Use supplementary information from radar and weather cams if available.

Launch Procedures Runway, ground crew, and launch procedures. Discuss post-takeoff departure procedures.

Routing Routing, waypoints, altitudes Planned IAS, expected GS, ETE, and ETA. Discuss any en-route stops that are planned, Discuss alternate routes if available.

Controlling Agencies Discuss controlled airspace boundaries Discuss procedures, frequencies, etc

Frequency Changes Brief on expected frequency changes en-route Procedures after a frequency change.

Arrival Procedures (en-route stops and destination) Brief the planned arrival procedure, Release point, release altitude,and anticipated landing area.

Landing Zones (en-route stops and destination) Review aerodrome information, including Local Flying Orders. Brief authorized and anticipated landing areas. If prior inspection is not possible, plan to land on a runway.

Ground Procedures (en-route stops and destination) Review the planned ground procedures, including any assistance that may be available at en-route stops and final destination.

Emergencies Review rope breaks, Review suitable en-route emergency landing sites. Review weather contingencies, Review criteria for Go-No Go / Abort / Divert Review lost comm procedures

Flight Plan Prepare and file a VFR flight plan


Annex H - Cross Country Towing - Briefing Guide

2H-2 3 February 2016

CROSS COUNTRY TOW EQUIPMENT LIST

Glider Tow Aircraft

Aircraft Documents and Log Book Aircraft Documents and Log Book

Maps, Charts and CFS Maps, Charts and Publications

Winter Clothing Worn / Heating Packs Winter Clothing Available

Survival Kit & First Aid Kit Survival Kit

Snacks and Water Snacks and Water

Mustang Life Jackets Mustang Life Jackets

Spare Radio with charged battery Handheld Radio for use with assisting with glider on arrival

Cross Country Tow Rope Tie Down Equipment for both aircraft

Personal Kit Spare Tow Rope

Personal Locator Beacon Personal Kit

Headset and PTT (glider) Sleeping Bags for all crew members in both aircraft

Glider Seat Cushions—balance of the full set for the glider

Canopy covers for both aircraft

Glider Wing Covers


Annex I – Flight Safety Survey Checklist

2I-1 27 January 2012


























Annex J – SAV Checklist

2J-1 29 January 2015

Regional Cadet Air Operations (Pacific)

Gliding Site Staff Assistance Visit

Inspection Checklist

Revision Date: 29 January 2015




Section 1 – Initial SAV Activities Pre-Visit Preparation Determine date of last SAV.

Review SAV report and identify any outstanding corrective actions

Identify any other areas of interest or concern related to the Gliding Site in question

Pre-Visit Contact Ensure that GW Ops O or designated POC has received advance notice of the SAV, including a copy of the SAV checklist, the report from the previous SAV, and any outstanding observations / issues

Document Collection Collect licenses, log books etc for staff on duty

In-Briefing On arrival, the SAV Team shall provide an in-briefing for the Gliding Site staff as to the purpose and objectives of the SAV. Focus of SAV will be on three priorities:

(1) ensuring that operations are safe and effective

(2) ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with orders and instructions

(3) identifying areas for improvement (staffing, procedures, equipment, facilities).

General Weather Conditions

Planned Activities

Any Issues Raised by SAV Team

Any Issues Raised by Gliding Site Staff




Section 2 – Daily Start-Up of Flight Operations Daily Airfield Inspection

Operating Areas Inspected

Obstacles/Hazards removed or marked

Glider DI Completed

Forms Filled Out

Issues or Concerns

Tow Completed

Forms Filled Out

Issues or Concerns

Start-Up Briefing Completed IAW RFOs

Content Adequate / Appropriate

Field Condition, Obstacles and Hazards briefed to all pilots

Briefing Given to All staff

Movement to/from Field Safe and controlled movements of equipment and personnel to and from the airfield

Compliance with Airfield SOPs for movements on the airfield

Release Checks Gliders – performed and adequate

Tow Aircraft - performed

Ropes Correct Type (ropes and rings)

Inspected Before Start-up and regularly through the day

Proper Length

Proper Protection

Other Issues Raised by SAV Team

Other Issues Raised by Gliding Site Staff




Section 3 - Staff Compliance with PTR Only authorized personnel are

conducting flight operations

Supervisory staff are familiar with and correctly action PTR shortcomings

Staff Licenses and Log Books available, valid, complete, and accurate

APC and Currency requirements are being met (APCs, briefings, exams, PPP, etc)

Currency / Proficiency Stickers properly used in log books

No unauthorized personnel are present or involved in operations

Number of Staff on Duty (Officers / CI’s / Staff Cadets)

Staff qualifications (tow, instructor, fam)

First Aid Qualifications

DND 404 Qualifications

Military Conduct and Bearing (proper use of ranks, cadets not overly familiar with staff)

Grooming and appearance

General conduct and behaviour

Staffing Issues Any concerns identified by SAV Team or by Gliding Site leadership regarding adequacy of staffing and manning






Section 4 – Operations A/C Ground Movement Safe removal of aircraft from tie-

down location

Safe movement of aircraft with consideration for winds

Adequate ground crew for aircraft movements

Use of Control Locks

Use of Temporary Tie-downs at launch site

Airfield Criteria Adequacy, designation, and marking of primary landing lanes

Adequacy, designation, and marking of secondary lanes

Adequacy, designation, and marking of required alternate landing areas

Adequacy and designation of emergency landing areas

Adequate lateral separation

Adequate obstacle clearances. Identify any obstacles that may be contrary to the 242

Any other issues or concerns related to the adequacy or safety of the airfield

LCO / ERO Vests worn, individuals clearly identifiable

ER Checklist available, supervisory personnel are familiar

Personnel performing LCO duties are qualified and competent

Wind limits / wx limits monitored / appropriate action taken as req’d

LCO exercising effective control of the gliding site

LCO time on duty monitored and controlled

Staff Proper numbers of staff on the field at all times to conduct and supervise operations

Cadets involved in ground crew activities are properly briefed and supervised

Signals Proper signals are used and are understood by all staff and cadets involved in flight line duties

Weather Information Current forecast is available at the launch site. Staff and LCO make good use of weather tools that are available including PIREPs




Section 4 – Operations (continued) Tow Plane Operations Aircraft operated properly,

respecting 242, RFO, and AOI

2 Pt main wheel, nose high, landings are consistently performed by all tow pilots

Proper positioning of flight controls during ground manoeuvring

Proper radio calls

Flight Duty Time limitations are respected

Fam flying in tow aircraft is safe and effective and in compliance with orders

Any other issues / concerns raised by the SAV team

Any issues / concerns raised by Gliding Site tow pilots or supervisors

Glider Operations Gliders operated in accordance with 242, RFOs, and local flying orders

Log Keeping / Time Keeping is properly and accurately performed

Aircraft are being flown safely and effectively with due consideration for winds and weather conditions

VFR weather limits are respected

Weight and Balance checks are being properly conducted

Solo Pilots are being monitored, and PPP flights are being completed and are effective

Fam Pilots are being monitored, and PPP flights are being completed and are effective

Any other issues / concerns raised by the SAV team

Any issues / concerns raised by Gliding Site pilots or supervisors




Section 4 –Operations (continued) Vehicles Emergency vehicle is available

Use of vehicles on the airfield, safe, effective, and in accordance with local flying orders

Proper use of beacon / flashers

Appropriate speeds

Drivers are properly licensed

Visiting Cadet Squadron Squadron properly supervising their cadets and non-pilot staff

Visiting cadets properly briefed by ACGP personnel using the Operations Briefing Guide for Visiting Squadron Cadets & Staff

Visiting cadets properly escorted

Visiting cadets properly supervised while on the airfield

Identify Morning Squadron Squadron Number Number of Cadets

Identify Afternoon Squadron Squadron Number Number of Cadets

Did the Squadron not show up?

Did the Squadron not bring the planned number of cadets?

Crash Kit Fire Bottles (number, condition, suitability)

First Aid Kits (number, condition, suitability)

1 x First Aid Kit #2

2 x Fire Blankets

1 x Fire Axe

1 x Camera

Any other items/tools in the kit

Any items / tools that the SAV Team or Gliding Site staff feel should be ADDED to the kit




Section 4 – Operations (continued) Ops - General HPACA being embraced by

Gliding Site Staff. Pre-Takeoff Briefings are being conducted

Working relationship with airport management is well maintained

Working relationship with ATC or FSS is well maintained

Identify any issues with local residents regarding noise, etc

Identify any issues with local traffic de-confliction






Section 5 – Flight Safety Flight Safety Survey Date of last FS Survey

Review report and identify any outstanding corrective actions

Flight Safety Education Flight Safety Board

Hazard Report Forms readily accessible

Staff know who their Flight Safety Officer is

Appropriate use of posters and other FS educational materials

Flight Safety covered in Start-up and Shut Down Briefings

Flight Safety Reporting Review any outstanding Flight Safety investigations related to the gliding site

Flight Safety Culture Is a healthy Flight Safety culture evident?





2J-10 29 January 2015

Section 6 – Daily Shutdown of Operations Movement off Field Safe, effective, and in accordance

with orders

Parking / Tie Downs Suitability of Tie-Down Area

Suitability of ground anchors

Proper spacing of tie-downs, minimum 15 ft between wingtips

Proper use of tail stands

Straps used – condition, wear, rings, replaced annually.

If rope is used in lieu of straps, confirm that knots are correct, rope is in good condition

Proper position and angle of tie downs

Control Locks used properly

Canopy cover installed / secure

Debrief Completed IAW RFOs

Aircraft and equipment are properly secured and verified as such

Effective debrief, including discussion of flight safety issues

Opportunity is provided for staff to raise issues and concerns





2J-11 29 January 2015

Section 7 – Administration Squadron Schedules On hand and current

Confirm that changes or revisions are being forwarded to RCA Ops

Annual Site Inspection Checklists

Completed, and forwarded to RCA Ops.

Emergency Response Plan

ERP is exercised annually

ERP Ex results forwarded to RCA Ops

Annual Proficiency Checks

Annual Briefings are conducted

Supervisory staff are aware of APC status of flying staff

APCs are timely and are conducted properly by authorized personnel

Currency Checks Supervisory staff monitoring PTR, and verifying that personnel are current

Currency checks when required are properly conducted by authorized personnel

Orders and Instructions 242 is current, available, accessible, and in use

PRFOs are current, available, accessible, in use, and signed by all staff

LFOs are current, available, accessible, in use, and signed by all staff

PIFs are current, available, accessible, in use, and signed by all staff

Other required publications are available and up to date.

- TC AIM (may be electronic)

- Flight Supplement - VNC and VTA

Next of Kin forms available



2J-12 29 January 2015

Section 7 – Administration (continued) Time Sheets Complete and accurate

Proper transcription into Journey Logs

Aircraft Logbooks Journey Logs correct and up to date

Defects are properly entered in the journey log

Defect deferrals are properly performed and documented

Any elementary maintenance is being conducted by authorized personnel

Document Transfer to RCA Ops

Necessary documents (prog cards, time sheets, log book images etc) are being forwarded to RCA Ops in a timely manner

Facilities Are facilities adequate?

Are improvements required or desired?





2J-13 29 January 2015

Section 8 – Debrief Debrief SAV Team shall debrief the

Gliding Wing staff on the results of the SAV. A general debrief will be provided to all staff A detailed debrief will be provided to the Site Comd / Senior Staff This is an opportunity for dialogue to ensure that all findings are fully understood, and all opportunities for improvement are fully exploited

SAV Report SAV Report will be forwarded by RCA Ops O to the GWOpsO within 30 days of the SAV

RCA Ops (Pac) O&I Volume 2 – Regional Flying Orders Annex K – Operations Briefing Guide For Visiting Squadrons

2K-1 29 January 2015

OPERATIONS BRIEFING GUIDE FOR VISTING SQUADRON CADETS AND STAFF

All visiting cadets and squadron staff shall be present for the briefing Introduction

1. Be Enthusiastic

2. Introduce yourself

Name How long you have been a pilot Your roles in the operation

Purpose & Aim

3. Introduction to flying and aviation

4. Practical application of lessons learned in Squadron training

5. Gliding is a group activity that helps develop teamwork and leadership skills

6. Has been a launching point for many aviation careers (most notably – Chris Hadfield)

7. The opportunity to become a glider pilot and be part of the ACGP is available to all Air Cadets

Command and Control

8. Squadron staff remain responsible for the general supervision and discipline of their cadets.

9. RCAOps personnel (staff cadets through to the site commander) are responsible for providing instruction, guidance and direction relating to operations.

10. Junior cadets are expected to pay attention and follow instructions.

11. Junior NCO’s are expected to guide the junior cadets and lead by example.

12. Senior NCO’s are expected to organize their cadets, encourage team work, be positive role models, and lead by example. (No shouting orders from the sidelines)

13. Most importantly, everyone should be having fun and learning!

LCO

14. The LCO exercises operational control over all airfield activities.

15. Identified by their high visibility vest.

16. Nobody is permitted to leave the launch site or move aircraft or vehicles without LCO approval.

17. Point out washroom/port-a-potty locations and that LCO permission is required.



Safety

18. Point out that we are on an active airfield which is an inherently hazardous place if rules are not followed.

Approaching gliders cannot be heard – 1040 lbs and 50-60 mph

Easy to not notice a spinning propeller – prop strikes happen

Cadets have been struck in the head by glider wings during ground movements, and injured.

All personnel need to pay attention to what is happening around them, and to instructions they are given.

If not sure of what to do, ask!

Here to learn about gliding, airport ops and flying, and the RCAOps pilots are here to teach.

Need to remain at the LCO table/launch site unless launching or recovering a glider.

Foreign Object Damage

19. FOD is a serious flight safety hazard to aircraft

Can be garbage, paper, wrappers, jewellery, cell phones, or other debris that doesn’t belong.

Can be sucked into and destroy a jet engine, damage tires, or become a projectile in prop or jet blast.

All garbage must be contained and removed from the airfield.

Inform the LCO of any potential FOD spotted.

Stop Signal

20. Ground Operations ANYONE seeing or hearing something during ground operations that they believe may jeopardize safety

shall initiate the emergency stop signal.

The suspected hazard will be investigated, and corrected if found valid.

If the investigation reveals no hazard exists, operations will recommence without consequence.

No person will be criticized for stopping the operation for a false alarm.

21. Air Operations

Once the glider and tow plane commence their take-off roll, only the pilots flying and the LCO may

give the stop signal.

Anyone else who believes there is a safety concern shall inform the LCO, and the LCO will decide if the launch is aborted.



Aborting a launch after the take-off has commenced can often be riskier than continuing with the take-off, notwithstanding a hazard may exist.

Demonstrate the Stop Signal and have everyone practice it. Electronics

22. Games, music devices and use of ear buds are prohibited – dangerous distractions.

23. Cell phones may be on and used for legitimate business/emergency purposes.

24. Must be completely disengaged from all airfield activities before using a cell phone.

25. Cameras may be used at the launch site/LCO table area – any other area requires LCO approval.

26. Cameras may be used when flying, with permission of the pilot.

Glider Ground Handling Crews Wing Strut People

27. Normally one or two people on each wing strut, reasonably balanced in people/strength

28. Can either pull or push on the struts, but pushing is easier and more effective

29. The strut people are the “motors” who make the glider move.

30. Push with arms extended, keeping head clear of area between the strut and wing bottom

Don’t lean or lay on the strut

Injuries (including broken teeth) have occurred when the glider has bounced over rough ground causing

the strut to strike a person in the face/mouth.

31. Demonstrate the proper pushing positioning and technique

Tail Person(s)

32. The tail people’s job is different depending upon whether the glider is occupied or not, or moving forward or backward.

33. Empty Glider Moving Forward

The glider tail can be on the ground, rolling on the tail wheel.

If an obstacle is observed, lift the tail to clear it.

When the obstacle is cleared, the tail can be placed back onto the ground.

Demonstrate how to hold the tail when moving forward



34. Empty Glider Moving Backward

The glider tail can be on the ground, rolling on the tail wheel, when on relatively smooth surfaces.

Watch for obstacles or rough ground that may snag the tail wheel.

If encountered, lift the tail to waist height.

The tail can be placed back on the ground when the obstacle or rough ground is cleared.

Demonstrate how to hold the tail when pushing backward.

35. Occupied Glider Moving Forward

Must push down on the horizontal stabilizer to lift the nose skid off the ground

Demonstrate how to hold the tail when moving forward

36. Occupied Glider Moving Backward

Must hold tail down to lift the nose skid off the ground

Demonstrate how to hold the tail when moving the backward

37. Tail Person Tips and Techniques

Keep palms open and fingers extended

Curled fingers cause damage by stretching or puncturing the fabric

Point out the stabilizer strong points – close to fuselage and where the V bracing meets the leading edge.

Never handle the stabilizer outside of the strut attachment point –

o The leverage easily causes damage

o Just a 1° bend renders the glider not airworthy.

Do not grasp the fuselage or fin

o Damages the fabric.

o Crushes the fin fairing and can cause structural damage to the fin

o Tail people only hold the tail up or down and watch for obstacles – they do not normally steer.

38. Wing Tip People

Hold the wings level and steer

Watch for obstacles and people and ensure the wing tips will clear by at least 15’

Call when levelling the wings to ensure nobody gets hit by the descending wing

Can hold onto the outrigger wheel or the spar (thickest) area of the wing tip



Only one person needs to hold the wing, the other just walks with it to ensure safety

When turning, the inside wing tip person has control

The outside wing tip person can release their grip and run/walk beside the wing tip to ensure it clears obstacles and people

Call “your wing”, “my wing” as control is transferred between wing tips.

When the movement is finished, lower one wing to the ground as directed and remain with it.

Demonstrate levelling the wings, how to hold, and transferring control

39. Ground Handling Safety

Can run to the glider, but must be a walking speed within about 20’

o Cadets have slipped/tripped, collided with the glider, and caused serious damage

Push at a walking speed

o LCO/Ground Crew may direct pushing at a faster speed if necessary for safety

When the glider is positioned on the runway for launch, exit the area to the rear of the glider.

40. Do Not Touch Areas

Pitot tube

Total energy system probe (if equipped)

Outer half of horizontal stabilizer

Control surfaces

41. Launch Crew Duties

Launch crew duties are to be demonstrated and supervised on an individual basis during operations


Annex L – Time Sheets

2L-1 27 January 2012


Annex L – Time Sheets

2L-2 27 January 2012

29 January 2015

GLIDER DAILY INSPECTION The Daily Inspection (DI) shall be completed before the first flight of the day.

Registration: _________________ Glider Number: ______ Hrs. To Next Inspection______ Date: _____________

Documentation / Cockpit

Journey Log: time to inspection / deferred defects Battery: in, secure, wires away from feet area Radio Check: transmit and receive Canopy: attach points, condition, cleanliness

(use plastic cleaner or soap & water, do not use glass cleaner)

Front Release Knob: tension, cable free, operation Instruments: condition, security, gently check hose connections Ballast: bracket secure, pin installed if removable ballast installed Rudder Pedals: springs & cables attached, free movement Control Column & Trim: freedom of movement Spoilers & Brake Control: free movement, brake operation Pubs Pouch: installed (do not check contents daily) Front Seat Belt: condition Rear Door & Rear Window: condition, latches, attach points Rear Rudder Pedals: freedom of movement, cables free Rear Control Column: freedom of movement Rear Seat Belt: condition, secure rear harness for solo flight Fwd Wing Attach Bolts / Safety Pins: in and safetied (2) Spoiler Disconnect: pin (1) in and safetied, visual for security Aileron Disconnect: pins (2) in and safetied, visual for security Control Cables: security and wear Rear Fuselage Interior: condition

Forward Fuselage

Main Wheel and Tire: condition, wear, inflation Skid and Skid Plates: condition, lower wear plate not worn thru Tow Hook: wear, hook condition, proper engagement,

(winch hook wired or taped up if not in use)

Nose Cone: condition, wear, inflation Main Wheel and Tire: condition Pitot Static Tube: condition, no obstructions

Left Wing

Wing Strut: condition Wing Strut Bolts: in, castle nuts on / safetied, washers as req’d Dive Brake: hinges, connections for security and wear

Wing Skin: condition Outrigger Wheel & Spring: condition and wear Ailerons and Pushrods: condition, movement, security Spoilers: condition, movement, security, check spring assembly

Rear Fuselage

Centre Section Fairing: condition, fasteners secure Wing Attach Bolts & Safety Pins: in & safetied (4),

washers, spacers & castle nuts on (flashlight required for fwd bolts)

Fabric: condition, all inspection covers installed Empennage

Vertical Stabilizer: condition, security to fuselage Horizontal Stabilizer: condition, security Horizontal Stabilizer Lift Struts: attachment, safetied Tail Wheel Assembly: condition, attachment, security, wheel

wear, wheel rotates, wheel secure

Rudder & Elevator: condition, movement, security Rudder Cable & Elevator Push Rod: condition, security

Inspection Plate Cover: secure

Right Wing

Spoilers: condition, movement, security, check spring assembly Ailerons and Pushrods: condition, movement, security Outrigger Wheel & Spring: condition and wear Wing Skin: condition Dive Brake: hinges, connections for security and wear

Wing Strut: condition Wing Strut Bolts: in, castle nuts on / safetied, washers as req’d

Enter all major & minor unserviceabilities in journey log defect column.

Signature:____________________________ Licence No: _________________________ Name (Print):_________________________

29 January 2015

C182 DAILY INSPECTION The Daily Inspection (DI) shall be completed before the first flight of the day.

Registration: ____________ Tug Number: _____ Hours to Next Inspection: ______ Date: _________________

Pre-External Check

Weight and Balance: check / ballast if required Journey Log: time to inspection / deferred defects Chocks: in place Covers / Plugs / Tie Downs: remove and stow First Aid Kit: in place Survival Kit: as required Mags / Switches: all off Control Lock: remove Control Function: free and correct Trim: check function Cowl Flaps: open Fire Extinguisher: secure and charged Documents / Pubs / Maps: present and current Battery Switch: on Flaps: set to full Interior / Exterior Lights: check function Stall Vane: check function Pitot Heat: check function Battery Switch: off Fuel Status: confirm

Refuel or dip tanks Confirm fuel caps secure and in-line Check fuel samples (3) for water or sediment Activate fuel strainer knob for 4 seconds

Oil Quantity: check, max 12 quarts, top up if below 10 quarts Fuel Status: confirm, dip tanks if required

Left Main Gear

Brake Line: condition Brake: condition and wear Tire: inflation and wear

Fuselage - Front

Nose Gear Tire: inflation and wear Nose Strut: condition, scissors, oleo extension Cowl Flaps: secure Cowling – Left Side: secure Left Static Port: Clear Propeller: check blades for nicks, spinner for security, oil leaks Landing / Taxi Lights: secure Air Intakes: clear Cowling – Right Side: secure Right Static Port: clear

Right Main Gear

Brake Line: condition Brake: condition and wear Tire: inflation and wear

Right Wing

Strut / Mirror: condition, security, position Leading Edge, VGs, Vents: condition, max 5 VGs missing Wing Surfaces: condition Wing Tip: condition Aileron / Flap: condition, movement, hinges, actuators, clearance Fuel Cap: secure and in-line, position

Fuselage – Right Rear

Fuselage Skin: condition Antennae: VHF, ELT, XPDR, GPS, check condition

Tail Section

Vertical and Horizontal Stabs: condition Vortex Generators: condition Elevator & Rudder: condition, movement, hinges, actuators Trim Tab: condition Tail Cone: condition Tow Hook: condition, security, function

Fuselage – Left Rear

Fuselage Skin: condition Belly: condition, check for oil Battery Vent: condition, clear Baggage Door: closed and locked

Left Wing

Fuel Cap: secure and in-line, position Aileron / Flap: condition, movement, hinges, actuators, clearance Wing Tip: condition Wing Surfaces: condition Leading Edge, VGs, Vents: condition, max 5 VGs missing Strut / Mirror: condition, security, position

Enter all major & minor unserviceabilities in journey log defect column. Signature:____________________________ Licence No: _________________________ Name (Print):_________________________


Annex N – Independent Review Template

2N-1 27 January 2012

Independent Review

Circle: IR#1 IR#2 IR#3 Student: AL: IR conducted by: Witnesses: Evidence: Conclusions: Corrective Actions: Student Signature: Date:

Instructor Signature: Date:

Flight Commander Signature: Date:


Annex O – PRB Report Format

2O-1 27 January 2012

SAMPLE PROGRESS REVIEW BOARD REPORT Memorandum 4531-1 (Flight Name) [Date] Distribution List PROGRESS REVIEW BOARD CANDIDATE NAME, RANK, COURSE TITLE Refs: A. RCA Ops (Pac) O&I Volume 2 B. A-CR-CCP-242/PT-005 INTRODUCTION 1. The Commanding Officer Regional Gliding School (Pacific) convened a Progress Review Board on [date] as a result of [candidate’s] unsatisfactory course progress on the [course name] course. 2. The board was composed of the following members:

a. Chairman: [Rank and Name] b. Members: [Rank and Name] [Rank and Name]

EVIDENCE 3. The board reviewed the candidate’s training records, including ground school records and Progress Book, and interviewed the following personnel:

a. [name and position of first person interviewed];

b. [name and position of second person interviewed]; and

c. [name of candidate].




FINDINGS 4. Based on the evidence and testimony provided, the board made the following findings:

a. [insert finding 1];

b. [insert finding 2];

c. [insert finding 3]; and

d. [insert finding 4]. CONCLUSIONS 5. Based on analysis of the findings, the board has reached the following conclusions regarding [candidate’s name] unsatisfactory course progress:

a. [insert conclusion 1]; and

b. [insert conclusion 2]. RECOMMENDATIONS 6. The board recommends the following:

a. [insert recommendation 1]; and

a. [insert recommendation 2].

[Name] [Rank] PRB Chairman Distribution List (Page 3)




Distribution List CO DCO CFI Stds O Adm O

Candidate Disposition Commanding Officer’s Decision

Commanding Officer Signature:

Date:

I have been briefed on my Unsatisfactory Course Progress, the results of the Progress Review Board, and the Commanding Officer’s decision regarding my final disposition.

Candidate’s Signature

Date