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Who is responsible for creating and inserting revisions to the General Operations Manual (GOM)? |
The chief pilot, Kyle Jacobson, is responsible for preparing all revisions
Making sure all manuals are current at each base of operations may be up to site managers, PICs, or maintenance staff.. the persons of responsibility may vary from site to site.
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In what 3 locations are GOM manuals to be kept? |
- At each base of operations
- At primary maintenance locations
- In each aircraft
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What does the Operations Manual do? |
It sets forth the procedures and policies of Safari Aviation, Inc.
It must be used by by all flight, ground, & maintenance personnel in the conduct of Day to day operations
Section A: Manual Requirements |
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Who's responsibility is it to ensure the Operations Manual is aboard the aircraft for every flight and up-to-date? |
The PIC
Section A: Manual Requirements 4. |
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Who is the Director of Operations at Safari? |
Jason Murphy
Section B: Management Personnel 1. |
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Who is the Chief Pilot at Safari Helicopters? |
Kyle J. Jacobson
Section B: Management Personnel 1. |
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Who is the Director of Maintenance at Safari? |
David Meeker
Section B: Management Personnel 1. |
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Who has the authority to initiate, conduct, or terminate 135 flights? |
Only the person who has "operational control"
Section C: Operation Control |
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Prior to any Part 91 or Part 135 charter flight or series of flights, what should be assessed to evaluate the level of risk associated with the flight? |
The Risk Assessment Program in the Appendix
Section C: Operational Control 9. |
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Prior to any 135 flight or series of flights, who's responsibility is it to ensure whether the flight can be conducted or terminated safely in accordance to Safari Aviation Inc.'s operations specifications, manuals, and regulations? |
At least the assigned PIC must make that determination
That determination must made, for 135 flights, in accordance with Safari Aviation's written policies, procedures, and standards
Section C: Operational Control 10 & 11 |
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Who has full and final operational control authority over Safari Aviation, Inc. |
The Director of Operations (Chief Pilot in his absence)
Section C: Operational Control 14 |
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What is the Safari Aviation Organizational Chart, and where can it be found? |
Section C: Operational Control |
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What are some of the responsibilities of the Director of Operations? 1. |
- Ensures all management personnel met or exceed qualifications for their respective positions
- Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of the flight and ground operations of Safari
- Exercises operational control for Safari
- Monitors pilot and mechanic interviews
- Assumes the non-flight duties, responsibility, and authority of the Chief Pilot during the absence or temporary incapacitation of the Chief Pilot
Section D: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance |
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Who is responsible for overseeing training on newly hired pilots? |
The Chief Pilot (Kyle Jacobson)
Section D: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance 2. |
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When the Director of Operations is absent or temporarily incapacitated, who assumes his responsibilities? |
The Chief Pilot (Kyle Jacobson)
Section D: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance 2. |
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What is the roll of the Director of Maintenance? |
The DOM is responsible to the President for the airworthiness of the aircraft operated by the certificate holder.
The DOM has the authority over all maintenance functions and is held responsible for it.
Section D: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance 3. |
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What are the minimum requirements in order to become the Chief Pilot of Safari? |
- Hold at least a commercial pilot certificate
- Be qualified to be PIC of an AS350B2
- At least 3 years experience within the past 6 years in a part 121 or 135 operation
Section E: Qualification Requirements for Management Personnel |
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What is the pilot's responsibility with regard to the weight & balance sheets when it is given to the pilot prior to flight? |
The pilot verifies the gross weight and center of gravity and determines whether it falls within the limits as prescribed by the aircraft manufacturer.
Section F: Weight and Balance |
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What certificate does Safari Helicopters have that allows 135 operations? |
Safari has a 119.25 (b) Rotorcraft On-Demand certificate
Section G: Operations Specifications A001-1 |
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What sorts of flights is Safari automatically allowed to conduct under Part 91 without obtaining a Letter of Authorization provided the flights are not conducted for compensation or hire and no charge of any kind is made for the conduct of the flights?
Section G: Operations Specifications A001-1 |
Examples include (but are not limited to as per Part 119.1):
- crewmember training
- maintenance tests
- Ferrying
- Re-positioning
- Carriage of company officials
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What is the definition of raw terrain and where can you find the definition? |
Raw terrain is devoid of any person, structure, or vehicle
You can find this definition and others in the Operations Specifications A002: Definitions and Abbreviations
Section G: Operations Specifications A002-6 |
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What is the only type of aircraft listed as acceptable for Safari Aviation Inc. to conduct 135 Rotorcraft On-Demand operations? |
AS-350-B2
Section G: Operations Specifications A003: Aircraft Authorization A003-1 |
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Is Safari Aviation approved to do night flights? |
Yes. Safari is approved for Day/Night VFR operations
Section G: Operations Specifications A003: Aircraft Authorization A003-1 |
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Where can you find a list of the exact operations Safari Aviation is and is not authorized to do? What are some of the listed things Safari is authorized to do? |
The Operations Specifications contains the list in A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations
Safari Aviation is authorized to:
- Conduct operations under certain exemptions and/or deviations (A005)
- Conduct Part 135 aircraft operations without deicing/anti-icing procedure (A042)
- Use only actual passenger and baggage weights (no combinations of average and actual weights) for all its aircraft (A096)
- Conduct air tour operations below an altitude of 1,500' AGL (B048)
- Conduct commercial air tour operations over certain national park(s) and tribal lands within or abutting those national park(s) (B057)
- Use aircraft with nine or less passenger seats with the additional maintenance requirements of 14 CFR Section 135.421 applicable for rotorcraft operations (D102)
- Use aircraft with nine or less passenger seats with the additional maintenance requirements of 14 CFR Section 135.421 applicable for emergency equipment (D104)
Section G: Operations Specifications A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations A004-1 |
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Is Safari allowed to use an approved carry-on baggage program? |
No. It is expressly written that it is not allowed in the Operations Specifications
Section G: Operations Specifications A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations A004-1 |
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Is Safari aviation allowed to conduct scheduled passenger helicopter operations? |
No. It is expressly written that it is not allowed in the Operations Specifications
Section G: Operations Specifications A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations A004-1 |
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In the RFM, it approves the use of automotive gasoline as aircraft fuel in emergency situations. Does Safari allow this for 135 Operations. |
No. It is expressly written that it is not allowed in the Operations Specifications
Section G: Operations Specifications A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations A004-1 |
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Is Safari approved to use a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)? |
No. It is expressly written that it is not allowed in the Operations Specifications
Section G: Operations Specifications A004: Summary of Special Authorizations and Limitations A004-1 |
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What is the only listed deviation from the FARs in which Safari Aviation is authorized to conduct? |
Commercial Air Tours below 1,500' AGL in Hawaii as per 136 Appendix A (Hawaii Air Tours Common Procedures Manual)
Section G: Operations Specifications A005: Exemptions and Deviations A005-1 |
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Which people in the company hold the positions of the Director of Maintenance (DOM), Chief Pilot, and Director of Operations (DO) and where can you find that information written? |
- The DOM is David Meeker
- The Chief Pilot is Kyle Jacobson
- The DO is Preston S. Myers
This info is written directly in the Operations Specifications Section A006- Management Personnel and in Section B: Management Personnel
Section G: Operations Specifications A006: Management Personnel A006-1 |
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Is Safari allowed to let its aircraft be used by another company? |
No. The OpsSpecs specifies that Safari Aviation Inc. will not allow its aircraft to be operated by another air carrier, aviation entity, or business
Section G: Operations Specifications A008: Operational Control A008-1 |
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Who is responsible for operational control of Safari Aviation, Inc.? |
The Director of Operations
Section G: Operations Specifications A008: Operational Control A008-1 |
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Where can you find information on a wet lease and whether or not it is allowed? |
Safari may not wet lease.
The examples of wet leasing can be found:
Section G: Operations Specifications A008: Operational Control A008-1 |
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What are the elements of operational control, and where can you find them listed? |
Elements of Operational Control Include:
- Crewmember Requirements -- i.e. actions of employees, pilot certification and currency
- Aircraft Requirements -- i.e. aircraft remains in legal custody
- Exclusive Aircraft Use Requirements for Part 135 Operations -- i.e. at least one aircraft meets the requirements for at least one authorization of the certificate holder's OpsSpecs
- Use of Other Business Name(s) (DBAs) -- i.e. Safari can't use a different name or let any other company use its name
- Aircraft Operation Agreements and Other Agreements -- i.e. No wet leasing, aircraft airworthiness, etc.
- Management Personnel and Persons Authorized to Exercise Operational Control -- i.e. Management Personnel's responsibilities regarding pilot and aircraft eligibility --Pilot's responsibilities of determining whether a Part 135 flight or series of flights can be initiated, conducted, or terminated safely and in accordance with the authorizations, limitations, and procedures approved in the certificate holder's OpsSpecs, GOM, and the appropriate regulations (names of non-management personnel must be specified in GOM or certificate holder must be issued OpsSpec A039 or A040, which are not issued to Safari)
- Operational Control Information Requirements: -- i.e. Provide info to PIC that indicates which flight or series of flights will be conducted under Part 135 vs. which flight will be conducted under Part 91 and is responsible for safe operations of these flights, makes sure pilots know that failure to adhere to OpsSpecs may be contrary to Parts 119 and/or 135, and therefore may be subject to legal action by the FAA
Section G: Operations Specifications A008: Operational Control A008-2 through A008-5
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Who is responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and distributing current aeronautical data for all airports used by the company, and what does that data include? |
The Chief Pilot is responsible
This aeronautical data includes:
- Hawaii Airports and Flying Safety Guide (optional)
- Hawaiian Islands Sectional Aeronautical Chart
- Chart Supplement Pacific (PCS)
Section G: Operations Specifications A009: Airport Aeronautical Data A009-1 |
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Who's responsibility is it to ensure the appropriate airport aeronautical data is on board the aircraft? |
The PIC is responsible
Section G: Operations Specifications A009: Airport Aeronautical Data A009-1 |
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Where can the certificate holder's approved weather sources be found? What sources are approved? |
The approved weather sources can be found in the OpsSpecs under A010 Aviation Weather Information
The approved sources are facilities operated by the U.S. National Weather Service or source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service
Section G: Operations Specifications A010: Aviation Weather Information A010-1
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You will be picking up some passengers at a house for a 135 charter. Since Safari helicopters is authorized to use only actual weights when determining W&B, do you have to bring a scale and weigh each person individually before embarking on the charter? |
No. The OpsSpecs further specify:
Actual weights of all passengers and bags or solicited ("asked") passenger weights plus 10 pounds and actual weight of bags.
So, you could just ask them each passenger's weight before arriving and add 10 pounds to each passenger's weight when filling out the W&B form.
If any of the passengers insisted on bribing bags, those would have to be weighed
Section G: Operations Specifications A096: Actual Weight Program For All Aircraft A096-1 |
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What does OpsSpec B048 authorize Safari to do? |
It authorizes air tour operations below 1,500' AGL in HI in accordance with the Hawaii Air Tours Common Procedures Manual
B048 Air Tour Operations Below 1,500 Feet AGL in the State of Hawaii B048-1 |
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How often must each pilot participate in at least one formal commercial air tour safety meeting to discuss safety trends and Part 136, Appendix A issues? |
Each 12 calendar months (a 10 day advance written notice, with an agenda, must be sent to the FSDO)
If the pilot is unable to attend the meeting, the certificate holder shall provide the pilot with a review of the issues and relevant safety discussions that transpired within 30 days after returning to duty
B048 Air Tour Operations Below 1,500 Feet AGL in the State of Hawaii B048-1 |
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If Safari's helicopters were equipped with floats, what would be the furthest you could take a helicopter from the shoreline on a charter? |
50 NM
The approved area OpsSpecs B050 states not to exceed 50 NM from the nearest shoreline of one of the major islands- Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe, or Hawaii
B050 Authorized Areas of En Route Operations, Limitations, and Provisions B050-1 |
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Can you fly passengers to Maui on a charter? |
No.
OpsSpec B050 specifies unless it is necessary for takeoff or landing, carriage of passengers with a single engine helicopter over water is prohibited unless the helicopter is operated at an altitude that would allow it to reach land and a suitable forced landing area in the event of an engine failure or it is equipped with FAA approved flotation devices.
B050 Authorized Areas of En Route Operations, Limitations, and Provisions B050-1 |
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Where can you find the maximum number of tour operations allowed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? |
In the OpsSpecs section under B057 National Parks Air Tour Management Operations- Under 14 CFR Part 136
The number allowed is 3929
B057 National Parks Air Tour Management Operations- Under 14 CFR Part 136 B057-1 |
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Where can you find a list of the exact tail numbers of Safari's aircraft that are allowed to conduct 135 operations? |
In the OpsSpecs section under D085 Aircraft Listing D085-1 |
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Where can you find the exact maintenance requirements to be followed for the AS350B2's engine and rotor blades? |
OpsSpec D102-1 lists SAFRAN Arriel 1D1 Maintenance Manual for engine maintenance and Airbus Helicopters O.R.I.O.N. Master Servicing Manual (MSM) for rotor maintenance. D102 Additional Maintenance Requirements- Rotorcraft D102-1 |
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Where can you find exactly how long the life preservers used by Safari can be in service? |
In the OpsSpecs under D104 Additional Maintenance Requirements- Emergency Equipment D104-1 & 2
(The answer is 60 months from time vest enters service or 63 months from the date of manufacture) |
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Who should be notified in the event of an aircraft accident? |
1. The Director of Operations and/or the Chief Pilot
2. The NTSB Response Operations Center or the NTSB Field Office in Honolulu will be immediately notified directly by Safari
Section H: Accident Notification Procedures |
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What steps should the pilot take after an accident? |
If able, the PIC should:
- First, attend to the health and safety of passengers
- Second, notify the company
- Third, secure the area making sure nothing is tampered with until the NTSB arrives -- Do not further jeopardize persons or property to further injuries or damage (aircraft may be moved to avoid more damage) -- Take pictures if evidence may be lost
- Fourth, follow notification requirements (listed in Section H: Accident Notification Procedures)
Section H: Accident Notification Procedures |
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When should the DO and/or Chief Pilot file a written report after an accident and what would your duty be if you were the pilot involved? |
The report should be filed 10 days after an accident
Each crewmember (you, the pilot) if physically able at the time the report is filed, shall attach a statement setting forth the facts, conditions, and circumstances
Section H: Accident Notification Procedures |
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Where can you find emergency phone numbers to be used after an accident? |
Big Island of Hawaii Numbers APX1-2
Section H: Accident Notification Procedures |
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Does Safari use a maintenance program? |
Yes, it uses a maintenance program that is consistent with the aircraft and engine manufacturer and FAR requirements
Section I: Maintenance Procedures |
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What are the PIC's responsibilities with regard to the the Aircraft Log? |
- Determine the aircraft airworthiness by examining the previous 3 pages of the Aircraft Log during preflight
- Fill out the Aircraft Log at the end of each preflight
- Examine the Aircraft Log to avoid exceeding the life and overhaul component limits
- Make certain that airworthiness inspections have been made and that the aircraft has been approved for return to service in compliance with applicable maintenance requirements
During Pre-Flight:
- Perform preflight, beginning by checking the Aircraft Log (APX1) to ensure no discrepancies have gone unreported and that corrective action has been taken before releasing the aircraft for flight
- If irregularities are not found, the pilot will sign his name, certificate number, and date in the preflight inspection section of the Aircraft Log
- Should defects or irregularities be found, the PIC shall enter the discrepancy in the Aircraft Log and notify MX personnel
Mechanical Irregularities or Defects During Flight:
- In the event of a mechanical irregularity or defect during flight, land the aircraft in accordance with the RFM procedures at a suitable site (pilot's discretion) if necessary and record the discrepancy in the Aircraft Log and notify the appropriate MX personnel
Post Flight:
- Record the hour meter (Hobbs time) in the Aircraft Log
- Log Aircraft & Engine hours
- Log Nf & Ng cycles
- Log power assurance check
- Complete post flight inspection and log any discrepancies
Section I: Maintenance Procedures |
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What types of fuel contamination are possible and very important to avoid? |
- Water Contamination
- Dirt contamination
- Algae contamination
- Plastic or metallic debris from fuel nozzle or fuel tank
- Improper fuel grade contamination
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-1 |
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What should you use to determine the necessary fuel quantity to be loaded and what should you use as back-up to verify its accuracy? |
The aircraft's fuel gauge should be used to determine the fuel quantity being loaded
The fuel meter from the fuel device is checked to verify the accuracy of the aircraft gauge and the fueling device meter
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-2 6. |
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What steps are taken during hot refueling when using a vendor truck? |
- Land the aircraft in the pad at a safe distance away from the fuel truck (fueling unit remains 1/3 rotor diameter from aircraft)
- PAX are clear of aircraft beyond 50'
- Only the minimum required personnel for refueling of the aircraft should be allowed near the aircraft
- No smoking within 50' of aircraft
- Appropriate fire extinguisher is immediately available
- PIC sets throttle to ground idle (67-70%), turns hydraulics off, and turns the aircraft hydraulic system OFF (in order to “lock” the controls) before allowing approach of any person while rotors are turning
- Pilot remains seared at the controls of the aircraft during refueling
- Fueler must be qualified and knowledgeable in hot refueling operations
- Pilot transfers fuel cap key to fueler (if necessary). If the loader receives the fuel cap key, he/she will place fuel cap key in the fuel cap for the fueler
- Appropriate method for static discharge & grounding of aircraft will be used
- Fueler will load the requested quantity of fuel into the helicopter by monitoring the fueling device meter
- PIC verifies the accuracy of the quantity of fuel being loaded by monitoring the aircraft fuel gauge and checking it against the fueling device meter NOTE: if necessary, the PIC signals to the Fueler to stop the fuel flow or to increase the quantity of fuel
- Fueler is responsible for replacing fuel cap after fueling is complete
- Fuel key is returned to pilot and he mounts it next to instrument panel
- PIC checks that the Fueler has retracted the fuel hose and had removed and retracted the bonding cable
- When fuel truck is clear of aircraft, pilot will signal loaders/ground personnel to continue operations near aircraft
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-2 & J-3 8. |
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What should be done if there is a fire during fueling? |
- Persons attending will yell FIRE toward pilot and other persons in the area
The fueler shall: i. Immediately release the fuel nozzle lever ii. Pull the emergency cut-off lever on the fueling unit iii. Obtain the fire extinguisher from the fuel device, pull the pin, aim at the base of the flames, and squeeze the handle • If the fire takes place during HOT REFUELING, the pilot shall: i. Immediately kill the engine and close emergency fuel shutoff ii. Remove seat belt and shoulder harness iii. Quickly exit the helicopter away from the fire, avoiding the main rotor and tail rotor iv. Assess the situation and assist in extinguishing the fire if possible, v. Otherwise, help clear the area • Other persons attending will assure the fire department has been notified Safari Aviation, Inc.’s Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance are to be notified.
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-4 9.
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What steps should you take in the event of a fuel leak (such as a burst hose, etc.)? |
The fueler shall: i. Immediately release the fuel nozzle lever ii. Activate the emergency cut-off on the fueling unit • If the fuel leak/spill takes place during HOT REFUELING, the pilot shall: i. Immediately kill the engine and close emergency fuel shutoff ii. Activate “MASTER S.W.” pushbutton to kill electrical power 1. Note: This will release the hydraulic-off pressure, therefore the cyclic must be guarded to prevent rotor disk tilt iii. Remove seat belt and shoulder harness iv. Apply full rotor brake v. When rotor comes to a complete stop, exit aircraft - Then, notify the DO & DOM so that they can report the fuel spill to the proper authorities
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How far should passengers be away from aircraft during refueling? |
50' away
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-2 |
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If a passenger is jonesing for a cigarette, how close the the aircraft can she smoke one? |
Outside of 50' from the fuel source of the aircraft
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-2 |
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Is it okay to leave the aircraft during hot refueling? |
No. The pilot must remain on the control during refueling operations
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-3 |
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Where should the throttle be set during hot refueling? |
Ground idle (67-70%) Ng (Now 69-70% Ng) |
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Is it okay for Doreen to approach the helicopter to clean the windows during hot refueling? |
No. Only personnel directly engaged in hot refueling are allowed within 50' of the helicopter
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-2 |
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What are at least 2 things that the PIC must do before allowing the approach of any person while the rotors are turning? |
- Set throttle to ground idle (67-70%) (69-70 now Safari policy)
- Turn hydraulics off
Section J: Fueling Procedures J-3 |
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Whose final responsibility is it to make sure the passengers are properly briefed prior to flight? |
The PIC
Section K: Procedures for Passenger Safety Briefing K-1 |
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What should, at minimum, be included in the safety briefing? |
- No smoking during flight or during embarkation or disembarkation
- Seat belts & safety harnesses must be fastened during takeoff and landing (should be worn for the duration of flight, but not actually required)
- Instructions given regarding fastening and unfastening seatbelts
- Location and means of opening up passenger doors & emergency exits
- Location of survival equipment
- Location & operation of fire extinguisher
- Location and availability of Safety Briefing Card
- Briefing to person helping passenger(s) needing assistance
- IF the flight is conducted over water beyond the gliding distance to the shoreline (not including during takeoff or landing) a briefing may be given by staff prior to boarding covering: -- water ditching procedures -- use of required flotation equipment -- Emergency egress from aircraft in the event of a water landing
- Use of Oxygen IF flying above 12,000' MSL
- IF on an inter-is land or charter flight, proper storage of food and beverages prior to takeoff or landing
Section K: Procedures for Passenger Safety Briefing K-1 |
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If a passenger wants to bring a baby onboard, but wants more safety for her child than just holding her, can she be allowed to purchase an extra seat for her child and place her child in a properly secured and approved child restraint system? |
No. It is Safari's policy not to allow child restraint systems due to compatibility issues with aircraft seat belt compatibility
Section K: & Use of Child Restraints |
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What is the primary source for tour flight following at the Island of Hawaii (Hilo) branch? |
The reservation manifest (with actual departure time noted)
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-1 |
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With regard to required flight following procedures, what are you, the PIC, supposed to do prior to a a non-tour charter flight that remains within the original island of departure? |
Complete a Company Flight Plan
If the flight is off the Island of Hawaii, an FAA flight plan must be filed
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-1 |
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When should Safari personnel monitoring the flight following of an aircraft consider the aircraft as potentially overdue? |
When the aircraft fails to report inbound prior to the ETA of the aircraft, at which time the DO, Chief Pilot, or a designee will be notified of the lack of knowledge that the aircraft has safely landed at ETA
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-1 |
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After how many minutes should a flight locator begin a search or query by phone of the nearby airports and with other operators inquiring about an overdue aircraft? |
10 mins
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-2 |
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After how many minutes should an overdue aircraft be reported to the Honolulu FSDO and/or the NTSB Response Operations Center? |
30 mins
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-2 |
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After how many days of not having flown a route or into an airport must you, the pilot, become familiar with all available information required for the safe operation of the flight? |
90 days
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-2 |
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In what section can you find Safari's Company Flight Plan procedure? |
APX1-5; APX1-5a; APX1-5b
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-3 |
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In what section can you find Emergency Phone Numbers? |
APX1-2; APX1-2a; APX1-2b
Section L: Flight Locating Procedures L-3 |
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What should the PIC do after a forced landing? |
- Ensure that all persons aboard the aircraft are directed or escorted clear of the aircraft to a safe area
- Assure that a person is briefed to assist s handicapped person if that person isn't already assisted
Any deviation from this will require a written explanation to the DO or Chief Pilot who will assure compliance with Emergency Operations
Section M: Emergency Situations M-1 |
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If a passenger pulls a gun to your head, what should you do? |
- Squawk 7500 on your transponder ("75 taken alive"); or
- Transmit "PAN-PAN" and state "TRANSPONDER SEVEN FIVE ZERO ZERO"
Section M: Emergency Situations M-1 |
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Who is ultimately responsible for passenger safety during an emergency situation? |
The PIc
Section M: Emergency Situations M-1 |
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Is Safari Aviation a HAZMAT Will Carry or a HAZMAT Will-Not Carry operation? |
Will-Not-Carry
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program General |
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How can you recognize hazardous materials (HAZMAT)? |
It will most likely be marked with conspicuous HAZMAT markings and labels (see guide)
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Part I. Responsibilities |
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What is COMAT? |
"Company Materials"
It's an industry term developed and used to describe a wide array of company materials, including replacement items for installed equipment and consumable materials
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program II. Company Materials (COMAT) |
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Is there any HAZMAT/COMAT aboard the aircraft at all times? |
Yes, see above chart
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix C Hazardous Materials Onboard Aircraft |
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If Kyle Jacobson is flying over from Kauai with 3SA and we are out of oil at the Hilo base. Can he bring a box of oil to us in 3SA since he is coming here anyway? |
No. All COMAT will be offered to a different mode of transportation and/or certificate holder in full compliance with all provisions of the HAZMAT regulations
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program II. Company Materials (COMAT) |
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Is Safari allowed to transport COMAT? |
No, with exceptions:
- Inherent HAZMAT/COMAT that is already onboard the aircraft (engine oil in reservoir, fire extinguisher, fuel in tank, etc.)
- A not-overinflated, undamaged, serviceable inflated or deflated tire
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program II. Company Materials (COMAT) |
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Some geologists want you to take them and some cargo up to the Pu'u O'o Vent to study the lava activity. What must you make sure of before you depart with regard to the contents of their bags? |
You must verify the contents of their bags do not contain HAZMAT before you load it.
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program III. Pre-Board Inspection |
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Can any HAZMAT be carried by Safari (other than the inherent HAZMAT/COMAT already inside of the helicopter and/or an inflatable tire)? |
Yes.
Certain materials that are normally regulated as HAZMAT are exempted from the Will-NOT Carry rules when carried by aircraft passengers or crewmembers, listed in:
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program IV. HM Exceptions for Passenger and Crew Members |
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What are some examples of HAZMAT that passengers or crewmembers are allowed to carry onboard the aircraft (subject to size/quantity restrictions)? |
- Aerosol spray cans (hairspray, etc.) that are capped
- Mace/bear spray (checked only)
- 1 safety match or lighter (but not extra fuel for lighters)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Boxed/packaged ammunition (checked only)
- Portable electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras, and lap-top computers
- E-Cigarettes
- Wheelchair/Mobility Aids (subject to battery and storage limitations and proper storage)
- Approved Portable Oxygen Containers (POC)
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program IV. HM Exceptions for Passenger and Crew Members |
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A couple wants you to charter them to Maui for a scuba diving get-away. If your aircraft has floats and you have approval to land on their friends' secluded beachfront property, can you bring them and their gear? |
It depends. You would have to check their equipment and ensure they don't have any HAZMAT such as tanks with compressed air.
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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A wealthy rancher wants you to transport him from Parker Ranch to Honolulu so that he can sell some prized bull semen. Can you allow this? |
It depends. The transport of that material may involve the use of a refrigerant (e.g. Liquid Nitrogen) and therefore may contain HAZMAT.
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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A charter group wants you to fly them to Waimanu for a weekend of camping. If you have the appropriate permission to land at the LZ, can you bring them? |
It depends. Camping gear often contains flammable liquids and/or gasses, so you would want to brief them that HAZMAT is not allowed and check their bags for HAZMAT upon their arrival.
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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4SA's electric Attitude Indicator (AI) broke. Good news, though! Kyle Jacobson is bringing 3SA over from Kauai later this afternoon. Can he bring with him a replacement altimeter so that he can fly 4SA back to Kauai with an operable AI? |
No, not if the instrument contains HAZMAT such as mercury switches
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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Some National Geographic want you to charter them to Molokini Crater to film some rare, endangered birds. Can you bring them if they have the proper permits for completing such a landing? |
It depends. Does their camera equipment / photo supplies contain un-approved HAZMAT? If so, they cannot bring their equipment and you cannot complete the mission.
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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There has been a zombie apocalypse on the island of Lanai! But good news, a scientist has found a vaccine and needs you to transport it there to save the island and potentially the rest of the world! Can you complete this mission? |
Technically, it depends on how the vaccine is stored. Is the vaccine stored in Dry Ice (Solid Carbon Dioxide)? If so, it is HAZMAT and Safari is not allowed to carry HAZMAT.
*You obviously might want to make an exception in this case and save the world and answer to the FAA afterwards
Section N: Hazardous Materials Will-NOT Carry Operations Manual and Training Program Appendix A: Hidden Shipment Indicators |
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As per FAR 135.121, what does the GOM require Safari employees to do if a paying customer appears intoxicated during the safety briefing? |
They shall be informed that it is agains FAA regulations to allow passenger(s) who appear to be intoxicated to board an aircraft.
Section O: Procedures Regarding Intoxicated Persons O-1 |
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As per the GOM, are passengers allowed to bring alcoholic beverages aboard the aircraft? |
No. Section O: Procedures Regarding Intoxicated Persons states that no passenger will be allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on the aircraft
* This section does not prohibit actually serving alcohol to passengers (during a charter for example), and nor do the FARs. This is obviously something you would ask the DO or Chief Pilot before doing. |
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Where can you find info on Safari's Drug Testing Program? |
Section P: Anti-Drug Program P-1 |
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Under what conditions might you, the pilot, or maintenance personnel be drug tested? |
- Initial hire
- Random
- If an accident occurs
Section P: Anti-Drug Program P-1 |
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What is a Company Bulletin and when is one issued? |
A Company Bulletin is produced when info must be disseminated prior to the incorporation of a manual revision. This may take place when there is a need for the company to immediately amend its procedures or policies or because of the urgency of the information. Once produced, a copy of each Company Bulletin will be inserted into each company GOM and sent to the FSDO for review and acceptance. The DO or Chief Pilot will ensure the info is relayed to employees via email, fax, etc.
APX 1-1 |
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When does a Company Bulletin become effective? |
Immediately after being released/disseminated
APX 1-1 |
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Where can you find Company Bulletins in the GOM? |
APX 1-1 |
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For how long must Company Bulletins remain in the GOM? |
Until the bulletin material is either incorporated into the iOS manual or cancelled.
APX 1-1 |
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If a Company Bulletin conflicts with the directions found in the Operations Manual, which info takes priority? |
The Company Bulletin takes priority
APX 1-1 |
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Where can you, the PIC, find the information which is necessary to record for the Power Assurance Check? |
The Aircraft Daily Log form found in APX 1-9
APX 1-9 |
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Where can you find Safari-approved checklists for the AS350B2 |
APX 1-10 thru APX 1-10d |
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Where should performance information such as IGE and OGE Gross Weight be filled out prior to a 135 charter? |
In the Helicopter Performance Plan found in APX 1-11
APX1-11 |
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If an infant weighs under __ pounds, he/she is required to wear an infant life preserver that is ready for use. Where can you find this information? |
35 lbs.
APX 1-12 |
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Where can the forms for the required infant life preserver check be found? |
APX 1-12a & APX 1-12b |
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If you, the PIC, check an approved weather source and determine that the weather conditions are below the minimums required by Part 136 Appendix A and the flight is an Air Tour Operation Conducted in the State of Hawaii, what must you do? |
You must delay, reschedule, or cancel the flight as appropriate.
Helicopter Adverse Weather Procedures APX1-13 |
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If, during the flight, you (the PIC) encounter weather conditions below the required minimums, what should you do? |
- Attempt to circumnavigate the adverse area of weather
- If avoidance is not feasible the PIC will discontinue the tour flight (by announcing "the tour has been cancelled") devote full attention to flight duties and safety of flight as required in FAR Part 91 and Part 135. Any deviations will be reported to the Chief Pilot
- During periods of adverse weather, PICs will utilize all available resources to keep informed of changing conditions
APX 1-13 |
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What, in most every case, can the PIC do in order to avoid inadvertent flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)? |
- Use good judgement
- Early course reversal
- Land the helicopter
- Have a high degree of situational awareness
Helicopter Adverse Weather Procedures APX 1-13 |
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If you, the PIC, experience a complete loss of visual reference to the ground (go IMC), what should you do? |
If you are reasonably certain that a course reversal will result in a return to VFR conditions and RISING TERRAIN is NOT a factor, then:
- Level the aircraft
- Determine the reciprocal heading
- Execute a 180-degree turn at a maximum 20-degree bank angle
- Maintain altitude until VFR
If RISING TERRAIN is a factor, then:
- Level the aircraft
- Determine an appropriate heading AWAY FROM RISING TERRAIN
- Turn to the selected heading at a maximum 20-degree bank angle
- Upon completing the turn initiate a climb to an appropriate safe altitude
- Communicate your situation (AIM 6-3-1 & 6-3-2)
- Contact ATC and get appropriate clearances and follow instructions
Helicopter Adverse Weather Procedures APX 1-13 |
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What tool can you use to assist in determining the Risk Assessment Value (RAV) for a particular flight? |
The Rotor-Wing Aircraft Flight Risk Assessment Value (RAV) Tool and Flight Release Authority form found in:
APX 1-14 & APX 1-14a |
