Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
SECTION 3: MISCELLANEOUS
59 Absence from the School 3-1
60 Consumption of Alcohol and Drugs 3-1
61 Wings Presentation and Final Dinner 3-1
62 Smoking 3-2
63 Visitors, Partners and Children 3-2
64 Flag Break 3-2
1 Introduction
1.1 Volume Two of the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School Manual, the “Flight Operations
Manual” is for the use and guidance of all Flying Instructors, Staff Pilots, Operations Staff,
and students attending the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School (herein referred to as ‘the
school’). It conforms with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and is to be read
in conjunction with that Act and any other relevant rules and regulations. The contents of
this manual may not in any way be construed to override the New Zealand Civil Aviation
Rules, or any statutory documents by which the activities of the school are controlled.
1.2 In terms of the Air Service Licence, the Director of the School, representing Scouting New
Zealand as the Operator, has nominated the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) as the officer
responsible for the operational standards of the school in terms of the Civil Aviation Act
1990. The Chief Flying Instructor is responsible to the School Director. This Manual is
issued under the authority of the Chief Flying Instructor of the school.
1.3 The contents of any previous Manuals are incorporated in this or other sections of this
Manual, and are superseded by them. The Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School Manual,
including this Volume, its Annexes and Appendices, remains the property of the Walsh
Memorial Scout Flying School.
1.4 Except in cases of emergency or with the specific approval of the Chief Flying Instructor,
failure to comply with the instructions contained in this Flight Operations Manual, will be
deemed a breach of the school flying policy, and disciplinary action may be taken by the
Chief Flying Instructor against the individual or individuals concerned. All school staff are
to comply with the relevant contents of this Manual.
1.5 Notwithstanding the policies, procedures and rules within this Flight Operations Manual,
all school staff are expected to exercise their best judgement at all times. Nothing
contained in this Manual shall be construed as relieving the pilot-in-command of
responsibility to take any action in an emergency or unusual circumstances which the
pilot-in-command considers necessary in order to preserve the safety of themselves,
students, passengers, aircraft or property.
1.6 Notwithstanding the contents of the manufacturer’s Pilots Handling Notes, aircraft
operated by and at the school are to be operated in accordance with the contents of this
Manual and the school’s Flight Training Manual Supplement.
a. To Assist Venturer Scouts, Ranger Guides and members of other youth groups to
qualify for the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School Completion Certificate and
Scout Wings.
b. To provide further flying instruction for students who have attended previous
schools, and to assist them to become qualified to standards as laid down by the
New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in CAR Part 61 and its associated
Advisory Circulars.
4 Economy of Operation
4.1 As the school is funded by individual students, donations, and public and private
sponsorship, together with the voluntary support of all staff, the greatest possible efforts
must be made by all personnel to achieve the greatest economy of operation consistent
with safety. Thus, all flights must be planned and operated in a manner which provides
the utmost economic advantage for the school. In order to achieve this, it is imperative
that all personnel, and particularly flying and ground instructors, understand and comply
with the school’s instructions in this regard.
Chief Executive
Scouting New Zealand
Matamata Airfield
School Director
Executive Officer
Flight
Leaders
7 Reserved
7.1 Reserved.
8 Statements of Responsibilities
8.1 Chief Flying Instructor
8.1.1 The Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) shall be responsible to the School Director for the day to
day running and for the safe and efficient conduct of all aspects of the school’s aviation
activities including flying, engineering and other technical support. In this regard, the
Chief Flying Instructor is the principal adviser to the School Director and shall be
consulted by him on all school aviation related matters. The School Director shall then act
on the Chief Flying Instructor's advice accordingly, and in the best interests of Scouting
New Zealand. With respect to the delegation of responsibility to subordinate staff, the
Chief Flying Instructor retains the overall responsibility and accountability to the School
Director for the correct and effective performance of subordinate's duties.
8.1.2 The Chief Flying Instructor is to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. hold of a valid and current Category A or B Flying Instructor rating;
b. hold a valid rating for the type of aircraft being used for instruction or assessment;
c. have met the recent flight experience requirements of CAR Part 61 prior to
instructing at the School; and,
d. Category B Chief Flying Instructors shall not instruct at night or in
aerobatics/spinning unless a Flight Examiner has certified in the instructor’s logbook
that they have the necessary experience and has demonstrated competence in that
activity.
8.1.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Chief Flying Instructor are detailed in Appendix
A to this manual.
8.1.4 In the exercise of his/her responsibilities to the School Director, the Chief Flying Instructor
is authorised to:
a. take any such reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities,
providing that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict
with sound and accepted operational judgement;
b. delegate such specific responsibilities as may be necessary or convenient from time
to time;
c. act as necessary in accordance with the special and defined authorities conferred
upon him/her as Chief Flying Instructor for the school by the Civil Aviation Act 1990
and associated amendments/documents; and,
d. where necessary and appropriate, exercise disciplinary authority over aviation
related personnel. This may include restriction or suspension of flying activities by
an individual or individuals at the school. The School Director is to be informed of
any such actions taken under this clause.
8.2.2 Flight Commanders are to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. hold of a valid and current Category A or B Flying Instructor rating;
b. hold a valid rating for the type of aircraft being used by them for instruction or
assessment;
c. have met the recent experience requirements of CAR Part 61 prior to instructing at
the School; and,
d. Category B Flight Commanders shall not instruct at night or in aerobatics/spinning
unless a Flight Examiner has certified in the instructor’s logbook that they have the
necessary experience and has demonstrated competence in that activity.
8.2.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of Flight Commanders are detailed in Appendix B to
this manual.
8.2.4 In the exercise of his/her responsibilities to the Chief Flying Instructor, the Flight
Commander is authorised to:
a. take any such reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities,
providing that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict
with sound and accepted operational judgement, but such authority does not extend
to the suspension of student flying training or to the restriction or suspension of
flying activities of an individual instructor or instructors; and,
b. in consultation with the Chief Flying Instructor, delegate such of his/her specific
responsibilities to another Category A or B instructor as may be necessary or
convenient from time to time.
8.3.2 Flying Instructors are to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. holders of a valid and current Category A, B or C Flying Instructor rating;
b. hold a valid rating for the type of aircraft being used by them for instruction or
assessment;
c. have met the recent experience requirements of CAR Part 61 prior to instructing at
the School;
d. Category B and C Flying Instructors shall not instruct at night or in
aerobatics/spinning unless a Flight Examiner has certified in the instructor’s logbook
that they have the necessary experience and has demonstrated competence in that
activity; and,
8.3.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of Flying Instructors are detailed in Appendix C to this
manual.
8.3.4 In the exercise of their responsibilities to their respective Flight Commanders, flying
instructors are authorised to:
a. take any reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities provided
that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict with sound
and accepted operational judgement.
8.4.2 Flying Instructors rostered as Duty Instructor are to remain either on the ground at the
airfield or in the circuit at Matamata, unless their duties as Duty Instructor require them to
be located elsewhere, in which case the Chief Flying Instructor or Flight Operations
Officer is to be informed. Duty Instructors are to keep Flight Operations informed of their
location while on duty.
8.4.3 In order to have a Duty Instructor on the ground monitoring operations, it is preferred that
the Duty Instructor arrange for another A or B Category Flying Instructor to stand in for
them while they are flying in the circuit. However Duty Instructor roster changes may only
be made with the permission of the Chief Flying Instructor.
8.4.5 The name of the current Duty Instructor, or their stand-in, is to be written on the ATIS
board.
8.4.5 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Duty Instructor are detailed as Appendix D to
this manual.
8.5.2 The OIC Night Flying is to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. hold of a valid and current Category A or B Flying Instructor Rating; and,
b. hold an endorsement in their log book to certify that they have the necessary
experience and has demonstrated competence in instructing at night.
8.5.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of the OIC Night Flying are detailed in Appendix E to
this manual.
8.6.2 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Flight Operations Officer are detailed as
Appendix F to this manual.
8.6.3 In the exercise of his/her responsibilities to the Chief Flying Instructor, the Flight
Operations Officer is authorised to:
a. take any reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities provided
that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict with sound
and accepted operational judgement; and,
b. in consultation with the Chief Flying Instructor, delegate such of his/her specific
responsibilities to another school staff member as may be necessary or convenient
from time to time.
8.7.2 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Duty Air Traffic Controller are detailed as
Appendix G to this manual.
8.8 Meteorologist
8.8.1 The Meteorologist shall be responsible to the Chief Flying Instructor for ensuring that
aviation forecasts and observations are made available to instructing staff in a timely
manner, in order to promote safe and economic operations.
8.8.2 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Meteorologist are detailed as Appendix H to this
manual.
8.9 Refueller
8.8.1 The Refueller shall be responsible to the Flight Operations Officer for the development
and management of systems, facilities and staff such that fuel, oil and aircraft cleaning
supplies are provided in a timely and efficient manner to meet the requirements of the
school.
8.9.2 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Refueller are detailed as Appendix I to this
manual.
8.10.2 The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. hold of a valid and current Category A, B or C Flying Instructor Rating.
8.10.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of the OIC Beach Trip Flying are detailed in Appendix
DD to this manual.
8.10.4 In the exercise of his/her responsibilities to the Chief Flying Instructor, the OIC Beach Trip
Flying is authorised to:
a. take any such reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities,
providing that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict
with sound and accepted operational judgement; and,
b. in consultation with the Chief Flying Instructor, delegate such of his/her specific
responsibilities to another Category A, B or C instructor as may be necessary or
convenient from time to time.
8.11.2 The Assistant to the CFI is to have meet the following qualification requirements:
a. be a Student Staff member of the School; and,
b. hold of a valid and current Pilot’s Licence.
8.11.3 Specific responsibilities and duties of the Assistant to the CFI are detailed in Appendix FF
to this manual.
8.11.4 In the exercise of his/her responsibilities to the Chief Flying Instructor, the Assistant to the
CFI is authorised to:
a. take any such reasonable action necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities,
providing that such actions do not deviate from established school policy or conflict
with sound and accepted operational judgement; and,
b. in consultation with the Chief Flying Instructor, delegate such of his/her specific
responsibilities to another School staff member as may be necessary or convenient
from time to time.
8.12.2 A written briefing for RNZAF RFS Crew are detailed as Appendix T to this manual.
10 Compliance
10.1 All flying operations at the school are to comply with the following:
10.2 All aircraft operated by and at the school are to be operated in compliance with the
operating limitations specified in the aircraft’s flight manual.
12 Associated Documents
12.1 The following documents are associated with and derived from this Flight Operations
Manual:
a. the Flight Training Manual Supplement, issued as Annex One to this Manual;
b. the Aircraft Checklists, issued as Annex Two to this Manual; and,
c. the Operations Briefing Notes, issued as Annex Three to this Manual.
14 Reserved
14.1 Reserved.
15.2 The following currency requirements are to be met by all Flying Instructors appointed to
the school:
a. the holder of a Category A instructor rating shall not give flight instruction unless
within the immediately preceding 24 months the holder has demonstrated to a Flight
Examiner, competency in accordance with the Category A instructor flight test
syllabus; and,
b. the holder of a Category B or C instructor rating shall not give flight instruction
unless within the immediately preceding 12 months the holder has demonstrated to
a Flight Examiner, competency in accordance with the appropriate category flight
test syllabus.
18.2 Recent flight experience is three takeoffs and landings, within the previous ninety days, or
the satisfactory demonstration of continued competence in takeoff and landing
manoeuvres to an appropriately qualified Category A or B Flight Instructor, in each type
of aircraft flown at the school.
18.3 For the purposes of accumulating the three take-offs and three landings, the holder of a
current Category A flight instructor rating may count take-offs and landings whether during
the day or night.
19.2 Holders of a current Category A, B or C Flight Instructor Rating, by virtue of their Instructor
Rating currency, are not required to complete a Biennial Flight Review.
19.3 Other licenced pilots authorised to fly school aircraft must have completed a Biennial
Flight Review in accordance with CAR Part 61.38(c) within the immediately preceding 24
months, unless they meet the applicable flight crew competency check requirements
prescribed in CAR Part 119 and 121/125/135, or meet the agricultural currency
requirements prescribed in CAR Part 61.707.
20.2 A fee of $160 is charged by the Flight Examiners for each flight test undertaken at the
School. This money is held by the Flight Examiners, in a "Walsh Support Fund", to be
used in manner that they choose but for the benefit of the school's future. This fee is
significantly less than the current ASL fee and the school policy is that a Flying Instructor
must instruct at the school for at least three days to avail themselves of this facility.
20.3 Any flying undertaken at the school will be at the Flying Instructor’s own expense, refer
Section 2 para 50.
21 Medical Requirements
21.1 Flying Instructors, other licensed pilots and students authorised to fly school aircraft must
hold an appropriate current medical certificate issued under CAR Part 67.
21.2 Flying Instructors shall ensure that their medical certificates remain current for general
aviation instruction for the duration of the school, and that all medical endorsements on
their certificates are complied with.
22.2 Flight Commanders are to inspect the documentation of the members of their flight, the
Chief Flying Instructor is to inspect the documentation of the Flight Commanders, and the
Deputy Chief Flying Instructor is to inspect the documentation of the Chief Flying
Instructor.
22.3 The CFI or a Flight Commander is to inspect the documentation of other licensed pilots
authorised to fly school aircraft.
22.4 The Logbooks, Licences and Medical Certificates are to be inspected, in order to ensure
that the requirements of CAR Part 61 and its Advisory Circulars, with respect to
qualification, currency and recency, are met. Specifically:
23.2 Flights are to be booked on the Daily Aircraft Booking Sheet. Every effort is to be made to
maximise the utilisation of the school’s resources, i.e. Flying Instructors and aircraft, in the
suitable flying time available. The following guidelines should be considered:
• aircraft should only be booked for the expected time required, no more;
• aircraft should be secured on the line and vacated before the end of the booked time;
and,
• bookings should not be ‘slipped’ if the aircraft is late back from the previous booking,
hopefully for a valid reason. Rather, the booking should be shortened or cancelled and
rebooked. We want to avoid a situation where a sequence of flights are all running
late.
23.3 Instructors have preference for booking aircraft in their own flight up until 1000hrs for the
booking period 1200hrs to the end of flying, and up until 2000hrs for the next day, up until
1200hrs.
After 1000hrs and 2000hrs respectively Flying Instructors may make bookings on
available aircraft in other flights.
23.4 Briefings, unless otherwise indicated on the school Programme or the Daily Aircraft
Booking Sheet, are as follows:
Morning briefings: 1015 – 1100 hrs
Afternoon briefings: 1400 – 1445 hrs
Evening briefings: 1900 – 1945 hrs
Students, Ab-initio and/or Returned, as indicated on the school Programme and on the
Daily Aircraft Booking Sheet are to attend briefings as indicated, flying should not normally
be booked for students who are programmed for briefs.
24.2 Duty
24.2.1 "Duty" is any activity directly related to the instruction of students at the school, either on
the ground or in the air, or any other operational activity.
24.2.2 A Flying Instructor may designate themselves "off duty" when they are not required and/or
are unavailable for any operational or instructional duties.
24.3.2 All Flying Instructors should take at least one complete, twenty-four (24) duty day free
from all duties during the school.
25.2 Successful completion of the above will entitle an Ab initio Student to a certificate which
will be presented at a Wings Presentation Ceremony the conclusion of the school.
Returned Students are also presented with a certificate recognising their achievements at
the school. An example of these certificates is included as Appendix L to this manual.
25.3 The syllabuses for each subject taught in the ground lectures during the school are
detailed in Appendix M of this manual.
25.4 Ab-initio Students have “paid” for 8.0 hours in their school fee, and on top of this the
Walsh Trust usually donates 0.5 hours additional flying to each student.
25.5 For those students who are struggling to reach the standard for first solo the Chief Flying
Instructor has a number of hours that can be allocated, at his/her discretion, to assist in
the student’s achievement of first solo. Beyond this, students may purchase additional
flying.
26.2 Aerobatic flight, in aircraft operated by and at the school, may only be carried out by
students or licensed pilots, other than Flying Instructors with aerobatic privileges, when
specifically authorised by the Flying Instructor who has given them instruction in aerobatic
flight. In all other circumstances aerobatics must be authorised by the Chief Flying
Instructor, and then only in strict accordance with CAR Part 91.701.
26.3 No students may operate an aircraft in aerobatic flight below 3000 feet above ground or
obstacles. Passengers may only be carried if the pilot-in-command holds a current
Aerobatic Rating issued under CAR Part 61.
26.4 Formation flying, in aircraft operated by and at the school may only be undertaken when
specifically authorised by the Chief Flying Instructor.
27.2 For dual air exercises and flights by Flying Instructors a “Flight Authorisation Card” must
be completed, however no “AUTHORISED BY” signature is required. I.e. the Flying
Instructor is deemed to be ‘self authorising’.
27.3 Only A or B Category Flying Instructors may authorise first solo flights.
27.4 Flying Instructors must fully brief solo students, especially if they are not the student’s
primary Flying Instructor.
• Clothing
Cotton or woollen shorts and tee-shirts.
Nylon clothing should be avoided.
• Footwear
Sports shoes or open sandals which are secured around the ankle.
Jandals and thongs are not permitted.
29 Aircraft Maintenance
29.1 The Maintenance Controller for the duration of the school is the Flight Operations Officer.
29.2 The pilot-in-command is to ensure that their aircraft is airworthy prior to every flight.
29.3 Aircraft operated at the school are to be maintained in accordance with the requirements
laid down in CAR Part 91.
29.4 91.605 allows that the inspection periods specified in the rules listed below, may be
extended by up to 10% to allow the completion of the delivery of an aircraft to the place
where the inspection can be done, or to allow accomplishment of an inspection during
other scheduled maintenance:
91.607 - Annual and 100 hour inspections;
91.609 - Radio station tests and inspections;
91.611 - Altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment tests and inspections;
91.613 - SSR transponder tests and inspections; and,
91.615 - Emergency locator transmitter tests and inspections.
29.5 When applying the above provisions, the extension that is applied must be recorded in the
appropriate maintenance record and the period to the next required inspection must begin
on the first day of the extension period.
The following are the Performance Groups for the various aircraft used for training at the
school, as published in their respective aircraft flight manuals:
Consequently further specific performance calculations for takeoff and landing are not
required for operations at Matamata aerodrome.
32.2 For daytime flights, except flights returning from the Tauranga beach trip, all aircraft are to
be landed with at least thirty minutes of usable fuel remaining.
32.3 Aircraft are to be refuelled when they are at or below the levels stated in 32.1 above.
32.4 For daytime flights, aircraft are to be refuelled to the following standard levels, unless an
alternate quantity is specifically requested by a Flying Instructor:
• JF Tecnam:
80 litres usable, 40 litres usable per side.
32.5 Refuellers are reminded that the aircraft dipsticks indicate the amount of usable fuel
remaining, not the total fuel. Other requirements of dipsticks are that they should be
permanently marked with the aircraft's registration letters and the units of measurement
i.e., litres, imperial or US gallons. The old CAIC GEN A78 refers.
• JF Tecnam:
The level to indicate between the minimum and maximum lines.
Note: The Tecnam does NOT use the same engine oil as the Cessna and Piper
aircraft. It uses oil specific to the Tecnam. See a Tecnam Flying Instructor for
guidance.
34.2 Refer to the Flight Training Manual Supplement for more detailed explanations and
diagrams.
34.3 Aircraft not formally involved in the school's flying programme, are to be kept well clear of
the Flight Line/Dispersal area. Pilots wishing to park itinerant aircraft in the Flight Line
must seek the permission of the Chief Flying Instructor or the Flight Operations Officer.
35.2 The VFR met minima for daytime flight within the Matamata aerodrome circuit when ATC
is not on watch, i.e. the CTR is disestablished, the MBZ is re-established and the circuit is
uncontrolled airspace, is a cloud ceiling of greater than 600ft agl, and a flight visibility of
1500 metres or greater. Flight is to be clear of cloud and below the ceiling.
35.3 The VFR met minima for daytime flight within the Matamata CTR, clear of the circuit, is
flight 2km horizontally and 500ft vertically from cloud, and a flight visibility of 5km or
greater. Flight is to be clear of cloud and below the ceiling.
35.4 The Special VFR met minima for flight within the Matamata CTR, is a cloud ceiling of
greater than 600ft agl, and a flight visibility of 1500 metres or greater. Flight is to be clear
of cloud and below the ceiling. Note, Special VFR is day only, and only within controlled
airspace. Special VFR may only be carried out in an aircraft equipped with a two-way
radio capable of communicating with ATC on the appropriate frequency, and then only in
compliance with an ATC clearance and instructions.
35.5 The met minima for night time flight is specified in para 43.3.
35.6 The met minima for first solo flight is specified in para 48.1.
35.7 The met minima for student cross-country flight, is a cloud ceiling of greater than 3000ft
AGL, and a flight visibility of 16km or greater. Flight is to be clear of cloud and below the
ceiling. Refer para 42.
35.8 The met minima for other flight outside the Matamata CTR at or below 3000ft AMSL or
1000ft agl, whichever is the higher, is clear of cloud in sight of the surface and a flight
visibility of 5km or greater. Above 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft agl, whichever is the higher, the
met minima is flight 2km horizontally and 500ft vertically from cloud, and a flight visibility of
5km or greater.
35.9 Notwithstanding the above, a Flying Instructor may, when authorising a flight, impose
more limiting met minima.
36 Transponder Settings
36.1 The pilot-in-command is to ensure that the aircraft's transponder is set to SBY on the
ground, and to ALT at all times when airborne, i.e. in the circuit, in the training areas and
when on cross country flights. Check that the correct transponder code, allocated to the
appropriate aircraft, is set. This will be in the range 2300-2337, and is written on the back
of the checklist in the aircraft.
Each flight is allocated a range of codes, and each aircraft within the flight a specific code.
For example, Flight 1 may be allocated 2311-2317, with a/c 1 being issued 2311, a/c 2
being 2312, etc. Any "extra" aircraft, such as the Ercoupe, Cub, CT4 or anyone else
considered deserving of it by ATC, will be allocated one of the ‘spare’ codes.
Radar controllers, if they wish, can use a filter to suppress codes on their screens so that
any clutter from the circuit is alleviated.
37.2 Aircraft carrying out a practice engine failure after takeoff (EFATO) must descend straight
ahead or turn away from the parallel vector to ensure that no conflict is created. I.e.
during an EFATO, aircraft on the left may only turn left and aircraft on the right may only
turn right.
37.3 Traffic practicing engine failures after takeoff are deemed to have left the circuit and must
be sequenced back into the circuit.
37.4 On completion of the exercise, the instructor must advise the tower that the manoeuvre is
complete ("[Callsign] CLIMBING"). The aircraft must climb out within 45deg of their side
of the centerline until given traffic information to follow.
37.5 Subsequently the pilot-in-command should give way to circuit traffic and position the
aircraft to rejoin the circuit in an appropriate and safe manner. Most often this is achieved
by selecting times to practise these exercises when the circuit traffic is suitable.
Once complete the aircraft climbs out within 45deg of the aircraft’s side of the centerline.
"[Callsign] CLIMBING"
"[Callsign] FOLLOW THE CESSNA TURNING CROSSWIND INSIDE YOU"
...etc...
37.7 Other rules for practice engine failure after takeoff are as follows:
a. low-level circuits are to be flown at 500ft agl (700ft QNH) in the downwind;
b. students are not to carry out low-level circuits unless they are specially authorised to
do so by their Flying Instructor;
c. a positive clearance from ATC is to be obtained by the pilot-in-command of an
aircraft on low-level circuits prior to moving in front of an aircraft already established
on finals; and,
d. low-level circuits are not to be flown at night.
40.2 To reduce RTF (radio) congestion, aircraft operated at the school who request circuits or
entrance to a training area, shall be deemed to have received the following ATC departure
clearance:
Note: Any other clearances will be issued as per the NZAIP, e.g. taxi, takeoff, non-
standard circuits etc. Pilots are still required to obtain and readback clearance and
instructions.
40.3 Authorising instructors are to ensure solo students as aware of these clearances and
requirements.
40.4 To avoid the necessity of students having to handle the radio below 200ft agl on short
finals, ATC are to issue the clearance to land or touch-and-go as early as practicable. To
this end, pilots-in-command are to inform ATC of their intentions on downwind, and to fly a
tight circuit in order to avoid the necessity for an aircraft sequence change late in the
circuit.
A clearance from ATC is NOT necessary, however the pilot-in-command is to ensure that
the aircraft is positioned for the approach such that an aircraft sequence change is not
required late in the circuit. I.e. maintain the sequence and do not cut off aircraft on base.
a. students must hold a valid written examination credit for a PPL, i.e. passes in all
PPL subjects;
b. the forecast weather conditions for the route, including alternates, must have at least
a ceiling of 3000ft agl and a prevailing flight visibility of 16km or greater. Flight is to
be clear of cloud and below the ceiling; and,
c. students are to carry, for use on the flight, Royal New Zealand Aero Club cross
country authorisation cards or school equivalents.
43 Night Flying
43.1 General
43.1.1 It is desirable to have two sessions of night flying during the school, primarily for the
benefit of Returned Students, to increase their range of experience, although Ab-initio
Students may be included if they wish and if there are sufficient slots in the programme.
43.1.2 The first night is primarily for Flying Instructor currency, local area scenic flights and to
establish and practise ground lighting set up and marshalling procedures. However a full
instructional night flying techniques briefing will be given before each night’s flying, as
some Returned Student training may be programmed. The second night is primarily for
Returned Student training and for local area scenic flights.
43.1.3 Flying Instructors are to check that students have logged at least 2 hours instrument flight
time before they undertake formal night flying training, however night familiarisation flights
may be undertaken without the student having met this requirement.
43.1.4 An OIC of Night Flying shall be appointed for each School. They will assume the duties of
the Duty Instructor from 2000hrs and remain on the ground during all night operations.
43.2 Briefings
43.2.1 A night flying briefing is to be carried out prior to the commencement of each night's flying.
There are two aspects to the night flying briefing, operational considerations and night
flying techniques.
43.2.2 The night flying briefing is to commence at 1930hrs, and is to be held in the Soaring
Centre. All persons involved in any way with the night flying operations are to attend at
least the beginning of the briefing.
43.2.3 The OIC Night Flying is to construct and call a roll prior to the commencement of the night
flying briefing.
43.2.4 The night flying briefings are to cover the topics listed in Appendix Q to this manual.
43.2.5 Operational personal, flying instructors and students who do not require the night flying
techniques component of the briefing, may be cleared to depart from the briefing at the
completion of the operational considerations component.
43.3.2 However, if night flight operations are to be carried out outside the aerodrome traffic
circuit, the weather minima are to be:
43.4.2 There are no simultaneous parallel operations at night. Night operations will be carried
out on RWY 10C/28C only. During night operations the runway will be designated as
RWY10 or RWY 28.
43.5 Flarepath
43.5.1 The OIC Night Flying is to select and supervise a Flying Instructor, Meteorological Officer
or other staff member to organise the laying out of the flarepath in accordance with the
flarepath layout plan in Appendix R to this manual. Any white aerodrome marker boards
along the northern edge of runway 10/28 are to be moved up to and against the
aerodrome boundary fence for night operations.
43.5.2 The OIC Night Flying, a nominated Flying Instructor or the Meteorological Officer are to
carry out an inspection of the flare path prior to the commencement of night flying.
43.7.2 Ab-initio Students are not permitted to marshal aircraft on their own. They are to be
directly assisted by a Flying Instructor, other staff or appropriately trained Returned
Student at all times.
43.7.3 The Flight Operations Officer is to arrange to have a radio for monitoring the ATC
frequency, spare batteries and spare marshalling wands readily available to the
marshallers.
43.8.2 For night time flights, all aircraft are to be landed with at least forty-five minutes of usable
fuel remaining.
43.10.2 Despite directions from ATC, ground marshallers or any other person(s), pilots-in-
command are reminded that they are ultimately responsible for the safe operation of their
aircraft at all times. CAR 91.201 refers.
43.11.2 At the first sign of fog forming on or near Matamata airfield during night flying, its presence
is to be notified to ATC who are to inform the pilots of all aircraft and the OIC Night Flying,
who shall make an early and prudent decision on the cessation of flying operations.
43.11.3 Tracks, distances, times, MSAs and relevant frequencies for diversions to Hamilton,
Tauranga and Auckland are detailed in Appendix S to this manual.
43.11.4 The OIC Night Flying is to organise a package containing photocopies of the relevant
NZAIP Vol 4 pages for each of the alternate aerodromes, to be placed in each of the
aircraft to be used for night flying.
45.2 Flying Instructors and other pilots are NOT to exit or enter the JF Tecnam aircraft with the
engine running at any time.
46.2 Checklists, fuel dip sticks and fuel drains are to be left in the aircraft.
46.3 All personal items and rubbish are to be taken out of the aircraft. Leave the aircraft as you
would like to find it.
46.4 Headsets are not to be left in the aircraft, they are to be returned to Flight Operations, or
passed directly to the next user.
a. after 5 hours dual instruction, all Flying Instructors are to advise their
respective Flight Commander as to their Ab-initio Student’s progress up
to that time;
b. Flight Commanders are to closely monitor the standards of all the Ab-
initio Students within their flights. If it is apparent that a student is not
making adequate progress towards achieving solo standard within the
allotted 8.5 hours, the Flight Commander is to advise the student’s
Flying Instructor as to how that standard may be achieved in the
remaining time. Factors to be considered include:
(i) student stress problems, such as a lack of sleep (common),
problems at home, homesickness, peer pressure,
apprehension as to progress, or any combination of these
factors;
(ii) students not responding to the instructional style, and
therefore how the style may be changed; and,
(iii) if, for any number of reasons, the student requires a Flying
Instructor change.
d. if, after 7 hours dual instruction, an Ab-initio Student is still not making
adequate progress towards the solo standard, the Flying Instructor shall
notify the Flight Commander who in turn, shall notify the Chief Flying
Instructor. The Chief Flying Instructor will then arrange for all possible
efforts to made to improve the student’s progress; and,
g. the weather conditions, observed and forecast for the duration of the first solo and
for thirty minutes after, are to be as follows;
(i) a maximum wind velocity 20 knots, including gusts;
(ii) a maximum of crosswind 10 knots, including gusts;
(iii) a minimum visibility of 10 kilometres;
(iv) no Cumulonimbus activity in the immediate vicinity of the aerodrome;
and,
(v) atmospheric stability is to be well within the student’s capability.
Note: The above limiting weather conditions are the absolute limits. Flying
Instructors are not to send students on their first solo flight unless they are
absolutely sure that the student is capable of safely flying in the prevailing
weather conditions.
g. Flying Instructors are to ensure that first solo flights are completed at least 30
minutes prior to the published Evening Civil Twilight for Matamata on that date; and,
h. on completion of a first solo flight, the Flying Instructor is to rejoin the student in the
aircraft prior to the return to the flight line.
There is no ‘non-revenue’ flying undertaken at the school. Any flying undertaken by staff
and others, such as currency, renewals, upgrades or whatever, is carried out on a cost
recovery basis.
51 Student Assessment
51.1 Flying Instructors are to make notes on the progress of their students in the Training
Record section of the student’s FTM Supplement. Towards the end of the School, from
these notes and from memory, Flying Instructors are to complete a Student Flying
Assessment Report, refer Appendix N. Word pictures describing the allocation of marks
are printed on the back of the report, refer Appendix O.
51.2 Students are assessed for the award of the Scout Wings and for other Awards and Prizes
based on a combination of their flying achievements, effort in ground responsibilities, and
for the Ab Initio Students, their results in the Final Exam. For the Ab Initio Students the
proportion is 40% flying achievements, 40% effort in ground responsibilities, and 20%
from their results in the Final Exam. For Returned Students the proportion is 50% flying
achievements, 50% effort in ground responsibilities. However Returned Students are still
assessed out of 40 marks for both flying achievements and ground effort.
51.3 Ab Initio Students must achieve at least 70% in the Final Exam for them to be eligible for
the award of the Scout Wings.
51.4 An Awards Allocation Meeting is programmed for the afternoon of the day before the
Wings Presentation and Awards Dinner. It is attended by the School Director, the Deputy
Director, the Venturer Leader, the Chief Flying Instructor and any other persons requested
by the Director to attend.
51.5 Ab-initio Students are awarded the Scout Wings if they are sent ‘First Solo’ at the School.
Those students who reach the required standard for first solo, but for medical or other
valid reasons are not able to be sent solo, will be granted a ‘Simulated Solo’ flight with the
Chief Flying Instructor or his/her nominee. The ‘Simulated Solo’ flight is deemed to meet
the ‘First Solo’ requirements for the award of the Scout Wings.
51.6 All students are presented with a School Certificate at the Wings Presentation. Ab-initio
Students are presented with a ‘successfully completed’ certificate if they achieve first solo
(or Simulated solo); are recognised as having achieved a satisfactory effort in ground
responsibilities; and gained a mark of 70% or greater in the Final Exam. Returned
Students are presented with a ‘successfully completed’ certificate if they achieve an
acceptable standard in their flying activities; and are recognised as having achieved a
satisfactory effort in ground responsibilities.
51.7 Both Ab-initio and Returned Students are presented with an ‘attended’ certificate if they
remained at the School for the duration but did not reach the requirements for a
‘successfully completed’ certificate.
52.2 At about the middle and following the completion of a student’s flying at the School (i.e. at
least twice), the student is to carryout a comparison and reconciliation of their flying, as
recorded in the logbook pages of their FTM Supplement, against their flying record in the
school’s computer in Flight Operations.
52.3 At the end of the school, once the student and their Flying Instructor are satisfied that
the flight records in the logbook pages of the FTM Supplement and school computer are
accurate, the Flying Instructor is to collect a Pilot Logbook from the Flight Operations
Officer and the student is to transfer these records carefully into the Pilot Logbook.
52.4 Once the Flying Instructor is satisfied that the flight records in the student’s Pilot Logbook
are accurate, they are to complete and sign two Logbook Certificates one to the effect that
the student’s logbook entries for the school are correct and the second certifying the
student’s English language proficiency. Refer Appendix P.
52.5 The student’s Flying Instructor is then required to initial the appropriate sections of the
‘Student Pilot Training Record’ at the beginning of the student’s Pilot Logbook. Where
another Flying Instructor undertook some of the training, or sent the student first solo, that
particular Flying Instructor, or in their absence the Flight Commander, is to initial the
appropriate section(s).
53 Pilot Maintenance
53.1 CAR Part 43.51(b) allows that a person who holds a pilot licence with an appropriate
aircraft type rating issued under CAR Part 61 may perform the maintenance items listed
below, if the licence holder is appropriately trained and certified, and is authorised by the
owner or operator of the aircraft.
53.2 Under CAR Part 1, the school is deemed to be the operator of the aircraft for the school’s
duration.
53.3 Any pilot licence holder wishing to carry out pilot maintenance on any aircraft operated by
or at the school must produce written evidence of their appropriate training to complete
such maintenance, and be authorised, in writing, by the CFI.
53.4 Maintenance on school aircraft, by a pilot licence holder, authorised by the CFI, in
accordance with CAR Part 43.51(b), may include:
replacement of landing gear tyres;
greasing and lubrication that does not require disassembly other than removal
of access panels, fairings, or cowls;
restoration of damaged or worn decorative coatings and application of
preservative or protective material to components, provided the work does not
involve removal or disassembly of any primary structure or disturbance of any
operating system or control surface restoration, preservation, or protection;
53.5 There are other item included in Part 43 Appendix A that are not likely to be applicable at
the school.
53.6 Any authorised pilot licence holder, performing maintenance on school aircraft, must:
be familiar with the maintenance actions required for the continued
airworthiness of that aircraft;
use adequate housing and facilities for the necessary disassembly, proper
inspection, and reassembly of the aircraft;
use methods, techniques, and practices that are prescribed in the current
manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness; or are acceptable to the Director;
use materials, parts, and appliances in accordance with Part 21, Subpart K;
use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to ensure completion of
the work in accordance with Part 43;
use any special or test equipment recommended by the manufacturer, or
equivalent equipment that ensures the equipment being tested is in operable
condition; and,
perform the maintenance so as to ensure that the aircraft meets all applicable
airworthiness requirements.
53.7 Any authorised pilot licence holder, performing maintenance on school aircraft, must on
completion of the maintenance, ensure that the condition of the aircraft is satisfactory for
release to service and is at least equal to its original or properly modified condition with
regard to:
aerodynamic function;
structural strength;
resistance to vibration and deterioration; and,
other qualities affecting airworthiness.
53.8 Any authorised pilot licence holder shall not certify an aircraft for release to service, after
maintenance on school aircraft, unless they have performed the maintenance under the
conditions prescribed in CAR Part 43.51(b).
53.9 Any authorised pilot licence holder, performing maintenance on school aircraft, must
record, on completion of the maintenance:
details of the maintenance;
the date of completion;
the name of the person completing the maintenance, if other than the person
certifying release to service;
the location where the maintenance was carried out; and,
53.11 Any authorised pilot licence holder, performing maintenance on an aircraft, must on
completion of the maintenance, certify the aircraft for release to service. They must enter,
in the aircraft’s logbook or in a maintenance record acceptable to the Director, after the
details required above, a statement of release to service that indicates that the work
recorded has been carried out in accordance with CAR Part 43, and in respect of that
work, that the aircraft is fit for release to service.
53.12 Beside the statement of release to service, the authorised pilot licence holder must write
their name, signature, pilot’s licence number and the date of entry.
54.2 Briefing
54.2.1 A briefing is to be held prior to departing on flights to Tauranga for the beach trip.
54.2.2 The beach trip flying briefing is to commence at 1230hrs, and is to be held in the Soaring
Centre. All persons involved in any way with the beach trip flying operations are to attend
the briefing. The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to construct and call a roll prior to the
commencement of the beach trip flying briefing.
54.2.3 The beach trip flying briefing is to cover the topics listed in Appendix EE to this manual.
(i) a cloud ceiling of 3000ft agl or higher excluding the crossing of the Kaimai
Ranges;
(i) a cloud ceiling of 600ft agl or higher crossing the Kaimai Ranges; and,
(ii) a flight visibility of 16km or greater.
54.3.2 The beach trip flight is to be clear of cloud and below the ceiling.
54.4.2 For beach trip flights, all aircraft are to be landed back at Matamata with at least forty-five
minutes of usable fuel remaining.
54.6.2 The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to pass their cellphone number to the Matamata Tower, and
is to obtain and carry the phone numbers for Matamata and Tauranga Towers.
54.6.3 Information about deteriorating weather at or near Matamata aerodrome, while school
aircraft are at Tauranga for the beach trip, are to be passed by Matamata ATC to
Tauranga Tower. The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to phone either Matamata Tower or
Tauranga Tower for a weather update if there is any doubt about the weather conditions
for the return flight. The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to make an early and prudent decision
on whether the aircraft should be returned to Matamata or remain in Tauranga.
54.6.4 Tracks, distances, times, MSAs and relevant frequencies for diversions to Hamilton,
Tauranga and Auckland are detailed in Appendix S to this manual.
54.6.5 The OIC Beach Trip Flying is to organise a package containing photocopies of the
relevant NZAIP Vol 4 pages for Tauranga and each of the alternate aerodromes, to be
placed in each of the aircraft to be used for beach trip flights.
55 Reserved
55.1 Reserved.
57.2 Four sets of emergency charts are to be distributed by the Flight Operations Officer at the
commencement of the school as follows:
1. one set to the Control Tower for use by the Duty Controller;
2. one set to the RFS crew;
3. one set to the crash kit; and,
4. one set to be retained in Flight Operations for use by a search aircraft if one must be
dispatched following an incident.
58.2 Quality assurance processes, simply stated have three aspects. Firstly, we must detail in
our expositions exactly what we do and how we are to do it. Secondly, we must regularly
examine our expositions to ensure that we are in compliance with the requirements of the
various Civil Aviation Rules that are applicable to our operation. And thirdly, we must
regularly check our operation to ensure that what we are actually doing and how we are
doing it is in conformance with what we have specified in our expositions.
57.3 The school’s expositions are always being reconsidered and developed in a process of
continuous improvement, since there will inevitably be improvements and changes that
should be made to them. The school by its nature as a short duration annual event is
unique, and consequently its Internal Quality Assurance Procedures will be uniquely
designed to meet this special character.
57.4 The internal quality assurance of our expositions, our compliance with Civil Aviation
Rules, and our conformance with laid down procedures, comprises threes aspects:
• informal discussions with the Chief Flying Instructor, where compliance and/or
conformance issues are discussed and noted;
• the completion, by any school participant, of an Internal Quality Assurance Report,
refer Appendix J; and,
• the completion of a specific audit of some aspect(s) of our expositions and/or operation
by senior Flying Instructors as nominated and specified by the Chief Flying Instructor.
The results of these audits is to be reported on an Internal Quality Assurance Report,
refer Appendix J.
57.5 Internal Quality Assurance Reports are to be passed to the Chief Flying Instructor for
consideration and appropriate action. The initiator will be advised of any action taken and
the form will be kept on file for at least twenty four months.
60.2 Flight Operations staff must not undertake flight duties when, by reason of having
consumed any sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation, their capacity to act as
a pilot in command is in any way impaired.
60.3 Flight Operations staff must not be under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty.
60.4 Flight Operations staff must not consume alcohol in the eight (8) hours prior to beginning
flight duties. However, as individuals differ in their rate of metabolising alcohol, and
excessive alcohol intake will take significantly longer to pass through the system, this
eight hours “bottle to throttle” is a minimum and should be increased when necessary.
60.5 No alcoholic beverages should be consumed on the airfield side of the main entrance
road which runs through the aerodrome grounds.
61.2 Returned students are encouraged to wear their Scout Wings if they have them.
61.3 School staff are expected to be at the Aeroclub, suitably attired, by 1630hrs to mingle with
the guests as they arrive.
61.4 The Wings Presentation will begin at 1730hrs at the Soaring Centre. Staff are expected to
be in attendance by 1725hrs. Alcoholic beverages are not to be taken to the Wings
Presentation. At the completion of the Wings Presentation a period of about 15 minutes is
allowed for students, their parents, their Flying Instructors and sponsors to chat and have
photographs taken. Following this time, all attendees are expected to move promptly to
the marquee for the Awards Dinner, which is expected to start at 1830hrs.
61.5 Student recipients of some of the major awards and prizes, as indicated on their award or
prize certificate, may attend the Aeroclub for a short time after the Awards Dinner, for
drinks with the sponsor of the award.
63.2 Overnight accommodation, in a bunkroom or caravan (as available) will be charged at $15
per night, or in your own tent at $10 per night. A full 24 hour period of meals and
accommodation will be charged at $33. Staff dependants will be charged a maximum of
$225 for the full duration of the camp, or $125 for a week.
63.3 Children aged from 5 up to and including 16 years will be charged at 50% of the adult
price up to a maximum of $110.00. Children under 5 are free. All prices are inclusive of
GST.
64 Flag Down
64.1 On most afternoons, at 1745hrs, a Flag Down parade is held outside the Soaring Centre
by the Unit and Flight Leaders and available students.
When the New Zealand Ensign is to be lowered a call of “Stand Fast” will be made to
initiate the lowering. At this call, all staff, students and visitors within sight and sound of
the flag down are asked to please stand respectfully and quietly as the NZ Ensign is
lowered and folded away. A call of “Carry On” will be made to signify completing of the
flag lowering.
Students and staff on the operational side of the fence may continue their activities, but
are asked to show respect for the flag.
c. ensuring that all aspects of aviation related activities at the school comply with the
requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and any subsequent amendments, and any other
lawful conditions imposed by agencies of the New Zealand Government;
d. the development and direction of operational policy to ensure the safe, efficient and
economical development of all flight training such that the highest possible standards are
attained by school personnel;
e. the establishment and maintenance of an aviation infrastructure within the school which
ensures that there are well defined authorities, clear lines of responsibilities, and effective
communication procedures between all parties;
h. the specification of the standards of achievement required to be met in order that individual
students meet the requirements of any appropriate aviation regulatory authority, and the
school’s flying policy;
i. the establishment and maintenance of internal reporting procedures necessary to ensure that
all appropriate aspects of the training programme and operational procedures are being
adhered to by all personnel;
j. the monitoring of the financial management of the aviation section of the school;
k. regular consultation and liaison with all sections of the school to ensure that their particular
aims and objectives are fulfilled;
l. the maintenance of the highest possible standards of operational technique, airmanship and
personal discipline amongst all flying personnel attending the school; and,
m. public relations and publicity at the school. Recognising the dual nature of the school, i.e., a
youth camp organised and run under the auspices of the Scouting New Zealand, and a flying
school, the school Director shall jointly share this responsibility.
Appendix B to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. the inspection of the Logbooks, Licences and Medical Certificates of the Flying Instructors
assigned to their flight, in order to ensure the requirements of CAR Part 61 and its Advisory
Circulars, with respect to qualification, currency and recency, are met. This includes:
c. the allocation of students and aircraft to Flying Instructors within their flight;
d. in consultation with the Chief Flying Instructor, ensuring that adequate numbers of Flying
Instructors and aircraft are available within their flight to effectively perform the required
tasks, and to re-allocate students to other Flying Instructors when a Flying Instructor’s
absence requires it;
e. the allocation and supervision of specific tasks and responsibilities to Flying Instructors within
their flight to ensure that the requirements in respect of the flying training syllabus, ground
instruction and all ground operations pertaining to aircraft are adequately and effectively
covered within their flight;
f. the supervision of Category C Flying Instructors, and the "direct supervision" of Category C
Flying Instructors, assigned to their flight, who are still within their first 6 months and 100
hours of the beginning of instructional flying. In this regard, the Flight Commander shall;
(i) certify the C Category instructor’s log book to verify compliance with Part 61 and its
Advisory Circulars for the duration of the school (refer Appendix P); and,
(ii) be directly responsible for the actions of the C Category Flying Instructors, by being
physically present at the airfield, at the same time that the C Category Flying Instructor
is giving instruction and ensuring that such instructors are giving adequate time and
effort in performing their primary task of giving quality instruction, both in the air and on
the ground, to their assigned students.
g. the monitoring and regular reporting to the Chief Flying Instructor of the progress of the
students assigned to their flight in both flying and ground activities;
h. the preparation of Ab initio Students assigned to their flight for the school final examination
by means of arranging and providing tutorials and discussion opportunities;
i. assisting the Chief Flying Instructor to meet any additional training requirements;
j. maintaining effective communications within their flight between students and Flying
Instructors, and with the Chief Flying Instructor; and,
k. the initial investigation and processing of any personal or disciplinary matters within their
flight.
Appendix C to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. the performance of flying and ground training to the highest standards in accordance with
regulatory requirements and school policy; and,
c. the monitoring of general standards, including flying standards, personal discipline, dress
and behaviour of all students.
Appendix D to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. monitoring and assessing the weather for suitability in relation to the flying programme before
the commencement of, and at all times during flying operations;
c. checking and ensuring that Air Traffic Control (ATC), Rescue Fire Services (RFS), and Flight
Operations are suitably manned before the commencement of, and at all times during, flying
training operations;
d. in consultation with the Duty Air Traffic Controller, deciding on the duty runway to be used,
having regard to environmental conditions and staff/student experience levels;
e. supervising flying activities during the period of duty to ensure that they are carried out in a
safe and professional manner;
e. checking that the information on the ATIS board, including the name of the Duty instructor, is
current at all times that flying operations are taking place;
f. liaison with the Duty Air Traffic Controller on any operational matters that may, from time to
time, arise;
g. consulting with the Chief Flying Instructor with respect to any required flying programme
changes, and if implemented, advising all affected personnel of the changes;
h. monitoring the conduct of all personnel on and around the flight/picket line, including those
personnel moving in and out of aircraft. Any serious disciplinary matters shall be referred to
the Chief Flying Instructor;
(i) the Co-ordinating Committee has formed at the control tower; and,
(ii) formally relieved of control as set down in the Emergency Procedures Plan.
j. briefing the incoming Duty Instructor, or receiving a situation brief from the outgoing Duty
Instructor, at the change over at approximately 1400 hrs each day; and,
k. on completion of flying operations, checking to ensure that all aircraft are returned to the
flight/picket line and appropriately secured.
Appendix E to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. monitoring and assessing the weather for suitability in relation to the night flying programme
before the commencement of, and at all times during, night flying operations;
c. selecting and supervising a Flying Instructor to prepare and deliver each of the night flying
briefings;
e. selecting, and supervising a Flying Instructor/staff member to select, train, organise and
direct the aircraft marshallers; and,
f. remaining on the ground at the aerodrome for the duration of night flying operations.
Appendix F to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. the development and management of systems, facilities and staff such that Flight Operations
is able to meet in all respects, the Chief Flying Instructor's operational requirements;
c. the establishment and maintenance of true and accurate recordings of all flying activities and
expenses related to the operation of the school;
d. effective and close consultation and liaison with the Chief Flying Instructor to ensure that
Flight Operations is responsive in a timely and effective manner to the needs of the flying
training operations of the school; and,
e. co-ordination and liaison as necessary with other sections of the school to provide services
as may be required for the flying training operations of the school.
Appendix G to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. the provision of Air Traffic Control in accordance with Local Unit Orders and the Manual of
Air Traffic Services;
c. liaison with the Chief Flying Instructor with respect to runway mowing and marking;
d. consulting with the Duty Instructor with regard to runway in use and runway changes; and,
e. liaison with the Duty Instructor on any operational matters that may arise.
Appendix H to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
c. writing the NZMA TAF and any other relevant aviation forecasts in accordance with
recognised ICAO, CAR Part 174 and ISO9001 procedures; and,
d. provide meteorological briefings and advice at breakfast, prior to night flying, and at other
times as required.
Appendix I to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. the development and management of a staff roster to ensure that adequate personnel are
available at all times for refuelling duties;
c. as soon as possible following the commencement of the school, determining the approximate
daily fuel and oil consumption, and based on these figures, ordering from the supplier both in
time and quantity, amounts such that the school will not run out;
d. establishing and managing a check system for daily fuel quality checks;
e. daily dipping of the airfield storage tank and passing the results by phone to the supplier;
f. establishing and managing a check system to ensure that all aircraft are refuelled, oiled and
aircraft windscreens cleaned, as required throughout the period of the school;
g. establishing and managing individual aircraft fuel consumption recordings, and a total fuel
consumption recording for the period of the school; and,
h. arranging that individual aircraft are returned to their owners with the same amount of fuel as
when they left their home base.
Appendix J to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Action: Completed
Initiator Informed
Report Filed
Appendix K to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Flight Commanders are to check the members of their flights, the CFI is to check the Flight
Commanders and the Deputy CFI is to check the CFI. Other licensed pilots, authorised to fly
School aircraft, are to be checked by either a Flight Commander or the CFI.
Note:
Extended currency is not acceptable for general aviation flight training.
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XX th Walsh Memorial
Scout Flying School
This is to certify that
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School Director Chief Flying Instructor
Appendix L to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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XX th Walsh Memorial
Scout Flying School
This is to certify that
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School Director Chief Flying Instructor
Appendix M to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 1
Engines
• the 4 stroke cycle
• cylinders, pistons, crankshaft
• carburettor
• fuel/air ratio
• carb ice/carb heat
Electrical systems
• magnetos, reason for dual ignition
• spark plugs
• master switch
• battery
• alternator/generator
• ignition checks (live mag and dead cut)
• ammeter types (centre zero, left zero) and readings
• basic faults e.g. alternator failure; what happens if master switch turned off etc
Fuel systems
• fuel pumps vs gravity feed
• unusable fuel
• typical fuel quantities available in C152 / PA 38 / Tecnam
• fuel quality and checks
• dipsticks vs electrical gauges
• fuel consumption and requirements
• fuel types (mainly 100 octane Avgas)
• danger and safety
Oil systems
• purpose / lubrication / cooling
• pressure, and pressure rise on start
Instruments
• pitot static system
• pitot head-which instruments
• static hole-which instruments
• flight instruments and markings
• turn co-ordinator/balance ball
• magnetic compass and what affects it
Radios
• operation and procedures
• precautions during starting
• VHF = line-of-sight
• squelch control
Airworthiness
• Airworthiness Certificate and Maintenance Release
• What to do if not sure about the aircraft’s airworthiness e.g. incorrect paperwork, or fault
found on pre-flight
Appendix M to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 2
Atmosphere
• define the ‘atmosphere’
• state the four constituents of the atmosphere that are of importance to weather and
climate (water vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide and aerosols)
• state the layers of the atmosphere of most concern to aviators
• define ISA and state its use within aviation
Weather Maps
• define atmospheric pressure
• define isobars
• identify lows, highs, and tropical cyclones on a weather map
• identify cold, warm, stationary and occluded fronts on a weather map
• state the basic weather likely to be experienced with lows, highs and fronts
• identify areas of strong winds on a weather map
Cloud types
• list the ten basic cloud types and classify each type by height
• define the terms cumulo, strato, alto, cirro and nimbo
• identify Cb clouds
• list the eight hazards associated with Cb clouds
Reports
• define the terms METAR, SPECI, TAF and SIGMET
• state what ARFORs are used for.
Appendix M to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 3
Climbing
• requirement for more thrust
• best ROC and best angle of climb
• effect of flap in the climb
Descending
• gliding
• gliding for max distance
• effect of drag (flap), wind
Turning
• acceleration and forces
Stalling
• angle of attack and stalling speed
• symptoms of the stall and stall recovery
• manoeuvring / load factor
Landing
• factors affecting required landing length e.g. surface, slope, wind
• wind and descent angle
Groundspeed vs IAS
• calculation of groundspeed at liftoff with a head or tail wind
Appendix M to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 4
Classes of fires
• Class A/B/C/D/E
Airspace
• controlled and uncontrolled Airspace (71.11 (d) (e) (f) (g))
• control zones (71.53)
• use of aerodromes (91.127 (a) (b) (c), 91.225 (a))
• circuit pattern (AIP NZ AD 1.5)
• purpose;
• runway orientation;
• direction;
• downwind call;
• good operating practices;
• runway separations; (AIP NZ AD 1.5)
• general;
• qualified clearances;
• conditional clearances;
• reduced separations;
• parallel operations
Radio Procedures
• basic radio
• phonetic alphabet
• transmission of numbers
• phraseologies
• radio procedures
• readback requirements
• transponder settings
• RTF examples
• transponder emergency codes
• communications failure
Flying Assessment
Grading 1-10. (1 = Poor; 10 = Excellent. Please refer to the word pictures)
Aircraft Handling / 10
Airmanship/Human Factors / 10
TOTAL / 40
Knowledge of procedures, Poor knowledge of Adequate knowledge of Good knowledge of Excellent knowledge of
rules and techniques procedures, rules and applicable procedures, procedures, rules and procedures, rules and
Procedures and virtually non-existent. techniques. Checks weak, rules and techniques. techniques. Checks well techniques. Uses
Knowledge Checks not learnt, requires requires regular prompting Checks sound, requires learnt, does not require knowledge to stay ahead of
constant prompting and and occasional reference to occasional prompting, but prompting or reference to the aircraft. Checks
reference to the checklist. the checklist. Poor does not need to refer to the checklist. Good faultless. Excellent
No knowledge of applicable knowledge of applicable the checklist. Adequate knowledge of applicable knowledge of applicable
radio calls. radio calls. knowledge of applicable radio calls. radio calls.
radio calls.
Lack of situational Erratic situational Reasonable situational Alert, good situational Excellent situational
awareness. Little or no awareness. Occasional awareness. Shows sound awareness. Good awareness. Shows a level
Airmanship/ commonsense displayed. lapses in commonsense. commonsense. Displays commonsense. Sound and of maturity and
Human Factors Airmanship/Human Factors Airmanship/Human Factors generally sound airmanship sensible application of commonsense above
application can be faulted. application can be faulted. and judgement. Adequate airmanship and pilot his/her age. Excellent
Poor judgement. Does not Needs prompting to apply decision making judgement. Good decision application of airmanship
make decisions without correct principles. techniques. Some minor making techniques. Good and pilot judgement.
instructor input. No Judgement suffers under errors. Adequate lookout. lookout. Excellent decision making
lookout. high workload. Tends to techniques. Very good
make rushed inappropriate lookout.
decisions. Intermittent
lookout.
Unreliable and erratic. Poor attitude, has to be Acceptable work output. Determined and works hard Very keen and
Minimal application of pushed. Unsure of, or Shows an acceptable level to meet his/her obligations. conscientious. Totally
Attitude and effort. Virtually no forgetful of previous of interest, but could be Generally well prepared for committed to his/her
Preparation preparation for air lessons. Shows little more determined. air exercises. training. Consistently well
exercises. Wastes time. interest in preparing for air Adequate preparation. prepared.
exercises.
Appendix P to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
The airfield is to be marked in such a way that parallel operations are permitted, and the flarepath
lights for night flying can easily be set up for the favoured vector. In effect, the marking is a mirror
image based around the mid point on runways 28 and 10.
• 4 or 5 people;
• 1 vehicle plus driver;
• a 50 metre tape measure (available in the Ops packup);
• the mower; and,
• 3 cans of day-glow spray paint.
1. Locate both concrete markers at one end of the field. Place a person on each. Working
down one side of the vector, measure 15m in towards the centre of the strip, and mark the
ground with day-glow paint, making sure the mark is lined up directly between the two
concrete markers.
2. Repeat the process for all 9 pairs of concrete markers.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 above for the other side of the vector.
4. At the eastern (far) end of the strip, add an extra mark on each side, 100 metres beyond the
last concrete markers in line with the day-glow marked centre strips.
5. Next, working down one side of the vector, locate the 1st concrete marker and place a person
crouching on that mark. Place a 2nd person standing on the second concrete mark and a 3rd
on the third marker.
6. Start mowing the strip from the daytime threshold, keeping the people lined up
7. When the mower gets close to the 1st person, they are moved on to the next concrete
marker. Continue leapfrogging down the strip until the 9th marker is reached. From this point
to the threshold at the end of the strip, the person on the mower will need to keep a mark on
the fence lined up with a tree or hill feature in the distance.
8. Repeat the process for the remaining 3 mown strips.
9. At the threshold of each runway, mark the two 15 metre parallel runways as “L” and “R” (left
and right) respectively in large mown letters, and the centre 60 metre runway with the letter
“C”.
10. When mowing the 2 inside strips (those used for the night flying flarepath), repaint the marks
after they have been mown, and also measure and add a day-glow paint marking at every 50
metre interval (excluding the last 100 metres at either end of the night-time runway).
11. Working on the inside mown strips (those used for night flying), measure and mark a spot 10
metres in towards the centre of the strip on both sides, and at right angles to the last day-
glow markings.
12. Finally, at the set of marks 400 metres from each end (those either side of the middle point of
the runway), mark 2 sets of 4 marks at 1.66 metre intervals towards the outside of the strip.
13. Set out the lights in accordance with the diagram on appendix R page 2.
Appendix R to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 2
L a y o u t R W Y 1 0 / 2
M o w n lin e
o v e r c o n c re t e
p a d s
H P “A ”
P a r a lle l o p s
p e rm it t e d
IA W A T C
c le a r a n c e s
M a rk e r b o a rd s u p 2 0 m b e t w e e n
1 5 6m 0 1m 5 m & m a rk e r b o
t o s lo p e e d g e
(t o b e m o v e d
t h e f e n c e f o
f ly in g )
H P “ B ”
2 8 L 2 8 R
Appendix R to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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L a y o u t R W Y 0 4
H P “ T ”
P a r a lle l o p s
n o t p e rm it t e d
2 0 m b e t w e e n
b a ils / ro u g h &
m a rk e r b o a rd s
M a rk e r b o
H P “A ”
Appendix R to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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Diversion MA HN MA MA
Details to to to to
HN AA TG AA
DISTANCE 21 nm 58 nm 22 nm 63 nm
TIME
@ 100 kts 13 min 35 min 13 min 38 min
G/S
1. Local Liaison.
The Senior Rescue Fire Service (RFS) Officer is to check in with the local emergency
services at the start of the camp, informing them that we are on Matamata aerodrome for the
2-week period and give them the completion date.
6. Discipline.
Normal drinking rules apply i.e. 10 hours between drinking and duty. Students are not to be
in the RFS tents after dark. No staff other than scouting supervisors are to be around the
student tents after dark. If taking the RFS vehicle off camp, no alcohol is to be purchased for
students. Students may come with you in the vehicle only if permission is first obtained from
the School Director. While at the school, the RFS crew are expected to uphold the highest
traditions of the service.
Appendix U to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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Boldface items are action items and are the responsibility of the named person(s) or appointment
to carry out.
Immediate Actions
1. The Duty Controller is to sound the Crash Alarm. The crash alarm is to be used by the
Duty Air Traffic Controller upon receipt of a Mayday/Distress call, or other notification of an
aircraft distress or urgency situation, for example, a telephone message or by observation of
an aircraft distress situation developing. The alarm shall not be silenced until the Duty
Instructor and/or Chief Flying Instructor or his/her nominee so directs.
2. The Co-ordinating Committee is to assemble at the Control Tower. The Co-ordinating
Committee is to consist of the following personnel:
The Duty Instructor will chair the Coordinating Committee until the arrival of the CFI or
Deputy CFI. In the event that both the CFI and Deputy CFI are unavailable, a Flight
Commander should be co-opted to the committee and at his/her discretion, assume
chairmanship.
3. The Chief Flying Instructor or his/her nominee is to assume control of all operations.
Consideration should be given to suspending flying training operations. In most cases
operations would be restricted or suspended.
4. For an occurrence on the Matamata Airfield, the Duty Air Traffic Controller is to immediately
dispatch the RFS vehicle. The RFS vehicle is to drive straight out onto the side of the
runway, and from there along the side of the runway to the occurrence site. The vehicle is
not to go along the inside of the flight line between the fence and the parked aircraft unless
absolutely necessary, because of the potential for conflict.
5. For an occurrence off Matamata Airfield the Duty Air Traffic Controller is to immediately
dispatch the RFS vehicle if the position of the occurrence is known. The Duty Air Traffic
Controller may dispatch the RFS vehicle before the site of the occurrence is known, but in
that event, he/she shall first ensure that an airborne School aircraft with a Flying Instructor on
board has located the site (or could reasonably expect to do so in a short period), and is
available to provide guidance to the RFS vehicle.
6. The Co-ordinating Committee shall confirm that ATC have rung 111, to advise the Police that
an aircraft incident/accident has occurred. The Police will inform Ambulance and Fire as
required. While the RFS vehicle attached to the School may have the initial fire/crash
situation under control, local RFS have greater resources in the terms of manpower, first aid
and equipment available to them.
There are benefits in having key members of the co-ordinating committee in the Tower cab,
provided the numbers are limited and interruptions to ATC are minimised.
8. When an incident or accident occurs off Matamata and the Duty Air Traffic Controller has
dispatched the RFS vehicle, the Co-ordinating Committee is to be informed of such actions,
and;
10. The Duty Air Traffic Controller will give consideration to changing all other traffic other
than the aircraft in distress and/or the search aircraft to the advised secondary frequency
in order to keep the primary frequency clear for co-ordination of emergency services.
11. For an occurrence on, or within the environs of Matamata Airfield, the Meteorologist is to
immediately complete a SPECI observation.
12. The Flight Operations Officer, as soon as practicable, is to secure the following
documents for later inspection by the CAA:
13. The Co-ordinating Committee is to inform the School Nurse as soon as practicable and
request his/her assistance at the airfield if required.
Appendix U to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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14. The Co-ordinating Committee is to ensure that the Search and Rescue Co-ordination
Centre (phone 0800 656 454) is advised, if it is determined that a larger search than
possible with School resources is required. This may be required if an aircraft has gone
missing on a cross country flight, a delivery flight, or the Tauranga beach trip, and should be
done within 24 hours or sooner. The Centre will then inform CAA. If the site of the incident
can be readily located there is no requirement to inform the Centre.
Subsequent Actions
15. The Co-ordination Committee is to dispatch a Flight Commander to the incident/accident
site as soon as practicable to take control of the site in consultation with the NZ Police. The
Flight Commander is to:
a. carry the School Crash Kit to the site, and in co-ordination with the TAIC and or
NZCAA is to:
(i) photograph the site in detail including witness marks on the ground and aircraft;
(ii) preserve evidence at the site, including fuel and oil samples; and
(iii) draw up a detailed, scale plan of the incident site.
b. carry a cell phone and/or radio to maintain communications with the Co-ordinating
Committee.
c. arrange for a supply of tarpaulins to cover the cockpit and engine areas of the
incident aircraft if required due to the presence of rain or media.
16. The Co-ordination Committee are to consider arranging for an Engineer to be directed to
the incident/accident site if appropriate and as soon as practicable to provide advice and
assistance.
17. The Co-ordinating Committee is to, as soon as practicable, direct all other School
activities to continue normally, including flight operations, unless there are sound reasons
for suspension. In this latter case, i.e. no flight operations, the School Director shall be
informed immediately by the Committee.
18. The Co-ordinating Committee is to limit access to the incident site to key personnel only,
notwithstanding the requirement to secure the site.
19. The Committee is to ensure that staff and the student body are kept appraised of
information with respect to the occurrence at regular intervals. Natural concern and
curiosity will draw people to the Committee operating area, but it should be kept clear to
reduce interruptions and allow the Committee business to proceed in a timely and effective
manner. The Venturer Leader and/or Flight Leaders can be used to control access to the
Committee area and to provide regular information on the occurrence to the remainder of the
staff and students.
20. The Director, Deputy Director or School Executive Officer is to arrange, as soon as
practicable, to have students and staff briefed on, amongst other relevant information
concerning the occurrence, the following points:
a. Phone lines must be kept clear for emergency communications. Arrangements will
be made by the School Director to inform parents/caregivers; and
b. Do not talk to the media. Communications with the media are restricted to the
Director and Chief Flying Instructor only in accordance with the School policy.
Appendix U to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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Follow-Up Actions
21. The Co-ordinating Committee is to arrange to have all visitors, including the media,
directed to the Aero Club building in the first instance. The Committee should delegate
a senior staff person to be present at the Aero Club to both restrict access to the airfield and
to deal with media until the Director and/or the Chief Flying Instructor are available. The
media will attempt to move freely about the airfield to gather material on the occurrence,
including interviewing anyone that they think may be able to provide them with human
interest for their story. As a last resort, access to the School areas behind the Aero Club
building may be blocked off with vehicles, but they are to be manned so that they can be
quickly removed if necessary to provide access for emergency vehicles coming to, or
departing the airfield.
22. The School Executive Officer is to notify the Next-of-Kin (NOK) of staff and/or student(s)
involved in the occurrence by the fastest means possible. If there has been a fatality, the
School Director will make the necessary calls, notwithstanding that it is the duty of the NZ
Police to give formal notification to NOK in the event of a fatality. It should be noted that the
media can and will publish the names of people involved in an accident once the Police have
formally notified the NOK.
23. The School Executive Officer is to arrange to have NOK/parents/caregivers of all staff
and students at the School notified of the occurrence as soon as practicable. This can
most easily be done by selecting and using key families in each city (for example, 5 - 10 in
Auckland and proportionately fewer in the other, smaller centres), and advising them of the
incident. In turn, each of these families can be given a short list (5 - 10) families to call on
behalf of the School.
24. The School Director is to inform Scouting New Zealand of the incident as soon as
practicable. In the first instance, the National Activities Officer should be informed, or if
absent, the Chief Executive Officer, National Secretary, or staff.
25. The Flight Operations Officer is to arrange to have all aircraft owners informed of the
incident as soon as practicable.
26. The Flight Operations Officer, in consultation with the Co-ordinating Committee, is to
arrange for staff/students to secure the site if advised that the NZ Police wish to leave,
and until the CAA investigating staff arrive.
Appendix U to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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28. The Co-ordinating Committee, in consultation with the School Nurse, is to give careful
consideration to the necessity of trauma counselling for incident/accident victims.
29. The Co-ordinating Committee is to require appropriate personnel to complete the following
reports as soon as practicable:
30. At the direction of the Co-ordinating Committee, the Executive Officer is to arrange to have
four copies of all reports made and dispatched as follows:
One to CAA;
One to Scouting New Zealand, attention: National Activities Officer;
One to the aircraft owner; and,
One to the Chief Flying Instructor as a guard copy.
31. The School Executive Officer is to arrange for the Airfield Operator to be informed of all
incidents and accidents.
Appendix U to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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a. review and analyse all aspects (both operational and administrative) of the School
staff’s response to the incident;
b. determine if the School’s response operations were effective and in accordance with
established procedures; and,
c. make recommendations to the School Director and Chief Flying Instructor for changes
to procedures where necessary.
Appendix V to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 1
As each of the requirements below is accomplished, tick the box. Delegate as necessary to
ensure all items are done expeditiously.
Restrict Access to the Camp Site for Media & Director/Deputy Director/ExecO
Spectators
-2-
Document Check. It is your responsibility to check on the validity and currency (day and
night) of the licences of the Flying Instructors in your flight, and to make sure that their
medical certificates are valid. Flight commanders and the Chief Flying Instructor will check
each others. A standard form has been created to assist us in this requirement, refer
Appendix J. The completed form is to be sighted by you before a Flying Instructor may begin
flight instruction at the school. Forward the completed forms to the Chief Flying Instructor.
Student Briefing. Decide on your messages for the initial student briefing with the students
allocated to your flight, e.g., relaxation, sleep, punctuality, dress for flying, and anything else
you wish to emphasise. Introduce your Flying Instructors to your flight's students, giving brief
background if desired.
Allocation of Students to Flying Instructors. This can be done arbitrarily, e.g., the two
students on top of the flight list to yourself, the next two to your next instructor etc, or by any
other method you prefer. Some thoughts though, if two students are friends, consider giving
them to one instructor. If they seem to be a pair of tearaways, it may be more prudent to split
them up. Don't put big, brawny students with slight, slim, young new C Cats.
Supervision of C Cats. Supervise all C Cats closely. They are here to consolidate their
instructing techniques, not to be distracted by extra-curricular activities. Ensure they are
giving their students adequate briefing and information etc, and that their students are
learning at the expected rate. Determine which of your C Cats are within the 6 month/100
hour restriction, CAR Part 61 requires you to certify their logbook to the effect that they are
under your (and/or the Chief Flying Instructor’s) direct supervision for the duration of the
School. This means that you or the Chief Flying Instructor must be on the airfield, at the
same time as the C Cat is instructing, and that you (and/or the Chief Flying Instructor) are
directly responsible for their actions. A standard log book certificate has been created to
assist you in this requirement. Refer Appendix P.
Instructors new to the Walsh. Help the new Flying Instructors with the flying rules, booking
procedures etc.
Temporary absence of Flying Instructors. Ensure that if one of your Flying Instructors is
leaving camp for a day or days, you know about it and allocate their students to another
Flying Instructor(s) so that they continue to progress. If you leave camp, allocate a
temporary Flight Commander in your place and inform the Chief Flying Instructor.
Exam preparation. Prepare your flight's Ab-initio Students for the exam. This can be by
tutorials and/or discussions. You will be able to look at a copy of the exam, but not to copy it
or show it to the students.
Personality clashes. Be vigilant for any instructor/student personality clashes, don't leave
the problem until approaching solo stage before doing something about it (e.g. an instructor
change.) Make any changes early rather than late.
Problems. Don't sit on problems if they can't be solved easily. Communicate with the Chief
Flying Instructor to share the situation and get an approach from a different angle.
Finally. Thanks heaps for your support, without it the school simply wouldn't function
efficiently.
Appendix X to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
MEDICAL STATEMENT
Do you suffer from any illness or condition that could interfere with your participation in
your normal activities at the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School? YES/NO
PRIVACY ACT
Scouting New Zealand and its members involved in the organisation of the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School require
this information to enable the safe, trouble free and efficient management of the school.
The information will be held and stored electronically and used by the Scout Association as follows:-
• It will be available to the senior staff for the management of the school and in an emergency.
• Your name, address and phone number will be part of a list of such details that may be used to inform you of
future schools and products and services offered or recommended by the Scouting New Zealand.
• Your name, address and phone number will be part of a list of such details available to all members of the school
for later communication purposes.
You have rights to, and to correction of, this information subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.
Information for Flying Instructors New to the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
The Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School has been operating since January 1967, when it was
started by George Arkley, a senior Scout Commissioner and a member of the Royal Aeronautical
Society. Its basic aim is to develop and encourage an interest in aviation, as a vocation or sport,
amongst members of the Venturer Scouts and Ranger Guides and other youth groups. To this
end, we provide about 8 hours of ab-initio instruction, the theory appropriate to this flying, and a 60
question multi-choice exam to enable the students to qualify for the Flying School Certificate.
If they also go solo (and about 90% of them do) they are presented with their Scout Wings.
The other aim is to commemorate the names of Leo and Vivian Walsh, the New Zealand aviation
pioneers who constructed one of the first aircraft to fly in New Zealand, and also built the first sea-
plane in the country. They also started NZ’s first flying school, at Kohimarama in Auckland in
1914. During the First World War, the Walsh brothers trained 110 pilots for the Royal Flying
Corps, and after the war, their school continued to train civilian pilots until 1924, when the
Government bought the school and re-established it at Hobsonville.
The Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School has a continuance rate of approximately 25%; that is,
around a quarter of the students continue in aviation in some form, whether it be flying as a hobby,
or progression to a career as a pilot, Air Traffic Controller, engineer, rescue/fire officer,
meteorology professional etc.
The School operates only with the donation of time and expertise of its staff, and also with the
donations and sponsorship of various organisations, such as Air New Zealand, the Airways
Corporation, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the NZCAA, the NZ Meteorological Service and the
many Aero Clubs and Flying Schools from which we lease the aircraft. The result is that we can
provide the students with a flying rate of around $110 per hour, which is significantly below the
industry average. Our sponsors also provide money for awards, ranging in value from $2000 to
subscriptions to Aviation News and Pacific Wings.
The students usually number around 60 in all. Of these, approximately 36 will be Ab-initio with little
or no previous flying experience, and 20 will be Returned students. The latter vary from those who
have attended the previous school but have done little or no more flying during the year, to the
type of student who is current, has 30-40 hours, and is getting close to sitting the PPL flight test.
There are not many of this standard, and it must be emphasised that most of the students are very
low-time pilots and that they must be watched closely by all instructors. We all share the
responsibility of supervising them and sometimes thinking for them, not only when flying dual with
them, but also when they are doing their early solo flying. The students are usually excited and
may not pay adequate attention to matters such as the fuel remaining in the tanks, the suitability of
the weather, sunstrike, and approaching ECT, etc. Do not focus only on your own students but
rather take a team approach and help any student who appears to need it.
The students are divided into four flights for operational, administrative and duty purposes. Each
flight will have both Ab-initio and Returned students. The approximately 17 aircraft and 25
instructors (some of whom will be part-timers) are allocated to the flights in proportion. Each flight
has a Flight Commander who is responsible for the training activities within his/her flight, and will
be directly supervising those new C category instructors amongst you who are still within the first
100 hours and 6 months of beginning instructional flying. The Flight Commander will certify in your
logbook that the requirements of Part 61 have been met for the duration of the school.
Appendix Y to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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• you will normally be allocated 2 Ab-initio students and may be allocated to fly with some of the
Returned as well.
• rather than have the instructors doing numerous individual briefings, a system of Massed
Briefings/Exercise Lessons has evolved, mainly for the ab-initio exercises.
• a night flying flarepath is available in the form of battery-operated lights. We usually do two
night flying sessions, mainly for the familiarisation of Returned Students.
• annual instructor checks and other flight tests are available at the School for the very modest
fee of $160. This fee is donated by the A Cats to a fund that supports various aspects of the
school.
• you will very rarely have to refuel an aircraft as we have the use of a mobile tanker, and a full-
time team who refuel all the aircraft every meal-time.
Accommodation is provided on the airfield in the form of a bunkhouse, with four bunks in each
room. This can usually cope with our numbers, but you are welcome to bring your own caravan or
tent if you wish. All the students are accommodated in tents. Meals are cooked and served on the
aerodrome by scout organised personnel and a very good standard has been achieved. The staff
tend to socialise in the local Aero Club.
There are special occasions such as the Arkley Dinner for Returned Students and staff, which is
held in Matamata itself. If the flying programme and weather permits, at around the mid-point of
the camp, we give the students a break and take them and all the aircraft over to Tauranga for an
afternoon on the beach at Mt. Maunganui, followed by a barbecue back at base. The Wings
Dinner on the final night is the high point of the two week period, when invited guests arrive and
the many awards are presented to the student winners.
The school has grown, through the efforts of many previous staff, into a safe, efficient and
enjoyable experience for most who attend. As with all things in life if you come along with the
attitude of getting stuck in, setting the highest professional standards and making the most with
what is available then you are sure to get plenty out of your time at Matamata.
Appendix Z to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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1.3.2 Significant use of spreadsheets (and other data sources) is made to record, report and
analyse data prior to, during and after the school. The following are the main spreadsheet
files.
2003 Day Summary.xls Daily reporting of flight totals; ab-initio, returned and other
totals and aircraft totals
2003 Fly.xls Recording of aircraft, owner and equipment details; daily
flying totals (tacho and actual); maintenance hours to run;
fuel usage recording and analysis; and total maintenance
costs.
This file is used as a data source for merge documents to
aircraft owners.
Walsh Budget 2003.xls Budget for the school.
This file also includes linked worksheets for cost analysis
of aircraft, fuel, camp fees, student & staff expenses,
donations & scholarships.
Student Hours Summary.xls Templates for displaying expected and actual progress of
student hours.
Walsh 2000.mdb Microsoft Access 2000 file containing all student & staff
names addresses etc from the first school in 1967.
This file is used as a merge data source for many letters,
documents and tables
Sponsor data.doc Merge data source for sponsors letters
Dinner Invite data.doc Merge data source for sponsor dinner invites, attendees,
name badges and place names
1.5 Headsets
1.5.1 A number of headsets have been purchase over the years for use at the school. Used
headset are generally Telex and new headsets are Avcom model 400. Replacement cost is
about $380 each, mike jack plugs $35, and headphone jack plugs $5
a. Unpack headsets and check condition.
b. Place headset in calico bag ready for use.
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1.6 Satchels
1.6.1 Reporters style satchels are issued primarily to ab-initio students to protect the Flight
Training Manuals and to provide a suitable container for students to keep all their notes.
New staff members are also issued with a satchel. The satchels are part sponsored by one
of our sponsors and have the sponsors name printed on the outside of the satchel.
a. Write student name on coloured hospital type wristband and attach to satchel.
b. Insert pen and pencil in bag.
c. Write name of student on cover of Flight Training Manual Supplement and place in
satchel.
During day
Record flight details and times on Daily Flying sheet
Help students where necessary to enter details and times into LAM
computer programme
Monitor flights and advise Head or Deputy of Flight Ops if ETA is exceeded
by more than 15 minutes
Cross-check recorded Flight Authorisation cards with Daily Flying Sheet
and LAM computer programme during quiet periods of day (details in
correct column, correct times, aircraft etc)
Balance Daily Flying Sheet when sheet is full. A new sheet is usually
started at lunchtime
Monitor serviceability of aircraft. Any problems to be written up in
Maintenance Notes folder and Head of Flight Ops notified. If aircraft is
considered unserviceable ask for keys to be returned to Flight Ops and
placed on flight board behind U/S card.
Monitor issue and return of headsets
Advise ATC of any know aircraft visits
End of Day
Cross check and add Daily Flying Sheet
Balance Daily Flying sheet with LAM computer programme
Hand pre-printed card to Duty Flight for recording of aircraft Tacho times.
Check times have been recorded for all aircraft when card returned.
Check all aircraft keys collected and are on aircraft status board
Check all aircraft are picketed, control locks in and covers over aircraft
Check all headsets are returned, no missing knobs etc and are in correct
bags
Prepare new booking sheet
Copy student hours to Student Summary sheet on display board
Copy aircraft hours to Aircraft Summary sheet on notice board
Enter aircraft tacho and actual hours into aircraft spreadsheet
Check hours to run to maintenance sufficient for next days flying
Check day Fuel sheet has been balanced, entered into aircraft spreadsheet
and fuel sheet is on file
Check Wake-up sheet has been taken and placed on fridge in Soaring
Centre kitchen
Check chamois cloths have been rinsed clean and are in porch ready for
next morning
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1.7.4 Day 2
Issue satchels to ab-initio students and new staff
Issue Flight Training Manual
Issue pens and pencils
FRTO list on notice board
PPL exam subject list on notice board
Polo shirt order list on notice board
1.7.5 Day 3
Check runway flare path light and install batteries
Night flying list on notice board
1.7.6 Day 4
Night flying programme notice board
Polo shirt order closes 1300 today
1.7.7 Day 7
Tauranga Beach Trip list on notice board
School photo sales sheet on notice board
Prepare and glue school stickers into logbooks
Check Letters to Operators are ready
Place Velcro dots onto Wings badges
1.7.8 Day 13
Training Manuals returned after exam
Enter Training Manual sales into LAM
Enter polo shirt sales into LAM
Prepare staff service pins
1.7.9 Day 14
Enter staff bar tab into LAM
Prepare Student Certificates
Hand Velcro dots to Venturer Leader for issue to students
Print invoices
Print Instructor Record sheets
Print Wings Dinner name tags and table place names
Retrieve school checklists from aircraft
Retrieve area training map from Tower
Clean all aircraft ready for dispatch to home base
Appendix Z to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 6
1.7.10 Day 15
Print Letters to Aircraft Operators
Balance student soft drink
Pack up and go home
2 Aircraft
2.1 Aircraft Acceptance
2.1.1 All school aircraft are checked on their arrival with the ferry pilot, to record maintenance
details and condition of aircraft. Details are recorded on a check-in sheet and
crosschecked with the Walsh Aircraft Information Sheet. All equipment supplied with the
aircraft is to be noted and appropriately labelled for return with the aircraft.
a. Documentation check
(i) Walsh Aircraft Information Sheet
(ii) Flight Manual - Certificate of Airworthiness, AIR number, Amendment Status, Date,
Radio Station Licence.
(iii) Maintenance Technical Log
b. Aircraft Equipment
c. Aircraft condition - visual and condition report by ferry pilot.
2.2.2 Immediately after the school it is usual for Aeromotive Limited to make available preliminary
invoices. These invoices are checked for correct details and apportionment of travel
charges prior to formal invoicing by Aeromotive Limited.
2.2.3 Final invoices received from Aeromotive Limited are paid by the Walsh Memorial Scout
Flying School on behalf of the aircraft owners and are on-charged to owners account.
Maintenance accounts are deducted from aircraft hire invoices prior to payment.
Log entry sheets are forwarded on to owners with payment for aircraft, copied are retained
for school records.
Appendix AA to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
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ATIS
Matamata
Terminal Information ______________________________
Issued at ______________________________
Runway ______________________________
Visibility ______________________________
Cloud ______________________________
______________________________
Temperature ______________________________
Dewpoint ______________________________
QNH ______________________________
12.0 m 12.0 m 12.0 m 12.0 m 10.0 m ATC 7.0 m 12.0 m 12.0 m 12.0 m
1 2 3 4 5 Tower 6 7 8 9
C172/152 PA38 C152 JF Tecnam C152 C152 PA38 C152 JF Tecnam
26 m
Fence/BBQ
Appendix CC to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
Page 2
4 metres
Tyre Tyre
3 metres 3 metres
10 metres
Appendix DD to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
b. monitoring and assessing the weather for suitability in relation to the beach trip flying, before
the commencement of departure from Matamata, and before the commencement of the
return flight from Tauranga;
d. monitoring the security of school aircraft on the ground at Tauranga airport; and,
e. being one of the pilot’s in command of an aircraft on flights to and from Tauranga.
Appendix EE to the WMSFS Flight Operations Manual
c. maintain a close liaison with the CFI to assist the CFI in carrying out their responsibilities and
duties; and,
d. the monitoring of general standards on the ground, excluding flying standards, but including
the personal discipline, dress and behaviour of all students.