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### Re: The LibertyFoundation/PetitionFor Reconsideration DocketiD FAA-2004-17662 Dear Sir/Madam: In connection with the above-referenced matter, would you kindly add the enclosed Liberty Foundation, Inc. Aircraft Operations Manual to the Docket. Please advise ifthere are anyquestions. Would you please time stamp the copy ofthe first page ofthe document and returnitto mein the enclosed envelope.

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# LIBERTYFOUNDATION,INC. 

# AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL

Revised 02/15/2013

THE LIBERTY FOUNDATION, Inc.

P 0 Box 1273 

# I Douglas, GA 31534

## FOREWORD This Manual has beenpreparedto establish the LIBERTYFOUNDATION's (TLF) policies andprocedures for Flight and Ground Operations Personnel. The Manual was written in conjunctionwiththe applicable FAR's and FAA Exemption, as amended. When a conflict arises betweenthe FAR's, FAA Exemption, and THE LIBERTYFOUNDATIONpolicies, ExemptionNo.8565C, as amended, and the applicable FAR'stakes precedentunless the procedures inthis Manual are more restrictive, in which case they take effect. All THE LIBERTY FOUNDATION operations personnel must become familiar withthis Manual. This Manual has as its primary purpose the following: 1. To provide for and ensure a safe operating environment for a B-17 aircraft and its occupants; 2. To establishpolicies andprocedures to be followed by all flight and ground personnel in operating a B-17 aircraft; and, 3. To ensure compliance with all ofthe applicable FAR's and FAAExemption as amended. In orderthat future generations may continue to viewthis aircraft inthe air as well as on the ground, it is imperative that everyone who represents THE LIBERTYFOUNDATION instill in themselves a combination ofpride, professionalism and a high degree ofpersonal skill. We mustjealously guardthe legacy and heritage we have been entrustedto preserve. Due to the complexity ofthe exemption and the operational issues ofthe TLF program, and to ensure clarity ofintent, it is imperativethat THE LIBERTY FOUNDATION communicates to the FAA with one voice. Withthat in mind, all communications on behalfofTHE LIBERTYFOUNDATIONwith the FAA, concerning "Program Policy", shall be restricted to the Director and Assistant Director ofAircraft Operations, ChiefPilot ortheir authorized representatives. Throughout this Manual, the term "TLF" refers to THE LIBERTY FOUNDATION.

Revised- 02115/2013 THE LIBERTYFOUNDATION TLFAIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL

### TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE 

## *** TABLE OF CONTENTS 

### 1-4 

## *** MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 5 1-0 OPERATIONAL CONTROL 6 1-1 OPERATIONAL CONTROL

- PILOT IN COMMAND 6 1-2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I DIR. OF FLIGHT. OPS 7 1-3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I AST. DIR. OF FLIGHT OPS 8 1-4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I CHIEF PILOT 9 1-5 DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES I DIR. OF MAINTENANCE 10-11 1-6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I PILOT IN COMMAND 12-13 1-7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I SECOND IN COMMAND 13 1-8 TOURCOORDINATOR I RESPONSIBILITY 14 2-1 WEIGHT AND BALANCE GENERAL 15 2-2 RUNWAY LIMITATIONS FORTAKEOFF AND LANDING 15 4-1 ACCIDENTNOTIFICATION PROCEDURES 16 4-2 NTSB 830 17-20 5-1 AIRWORTHINESS PROCEDURES 21 5-2 MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES: REPORTING/RECORDING 22 REQUIREMENTS



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### TABLE OF CONTENTS ( cont. ) ITEM SUBJECT PAGE 5-3 PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SERVICES AND 

### 22-23 MAINTENANCE AWAY FROM PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS BASE 

### 5-4 INOPERATIVE OR UNSER VICABLE COMPONENTS ENROUTE 

### 23 6-1 AIRCRAFT REFUELING PROCEDURES 

### 24 6-2 REFUELING DURING THUNDERSTORMS 

### 24 6-3 AIRCRAFT DE-FUELING 

### 25 6-4 SERVICING- OIL- HYDRAULIC- PNEUMATIC 

### 25 7-1 PASSENGER BRIEFING PROCEDURES 

### 26 8-1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 

### 28 8-2 EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION 

### 28 8-3 ORDER OF COMMAND 

### 28 8-4 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY 

### 28 8-5 DANGEROUS PASSENGERS 

### 28 8-6 PASSENGER INJURIES 

### 29 8-7 PASSENGER ILLNESS 

### 29 8-8 SABOTAGE/BOMB THREAT 

### 29-30 8-9 AERIAL PIRACY 

### 30-31 8-10 CREWMEMBER INCAPACITATION 

### 31 8-11 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DUTIES 

### 32 8-12 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT EMERGENCY/EVACUATION 

### 32-33 PROCEDURES 

### 8-13 EMERGENCY PASSENGER BRIEFING 

### 33-34

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### TABLE OF CONTENTS ( cont. ) ITEM SUBJECT PAGE 8-14 BRACE POSITIONS FOR IMPACT 34 9-1 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 35 9-2 MAINTENANCE RECORD ENTRY PROCEDURES 35 9-3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 35 10-1 GENERAL 36 10-2 SAFETY 36 10-3 RELIABILITY 36 10-4 COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE 36 10-5 CREWMEMBERAPPEARANCE AND CONDUCT 36 10-6 CREWMEMBER SMOKING 36 10-7 CREWMEMBERFLIGHT STATUS 36 10-8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 37 10-9 CARRIAGE OF DRUGS 37 10-10 CREWMEMBER USE OF DRUGS 37 10-11 CREWMEMBERBLOOD DONATIONS 37 10-12 AIRCRAFT SECURITY 37 10-13 ADVERSE WEATHER 37 10-14 DANGEROUS WEAPONS 38 10-15 AIRWORTHINESS ASSURANCES 38 10-16 CREW REPORTING 38 10-17 WEATHER REPORTS 38 10-18 FLIGHT OPERATIONS LIMITATIONS 38



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### ITEM SUBJECT PAGE 10-19 MANIPULATION OF CONTROLS 39 10-20 USE OF SAFETY BELTS 39 10-21 OPERATIONS AT UNCONTROLLED AIRPORTS 39-40 10-22 MONITORING ATC COMMUNICATIONS FOR POTENTIAL 40 TRAFFIC CONFLICTS 10-23 IFR FLIGHT & FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS TO IFR FLIGHT 40 10-24 VFR I IFRNAVIGATION AND INSTRUMENT CHARTS 41 10-25 PRET AKEOFF FLIGHT CREW COORDINATION/TRANSFER OF A/C CONTROL 41 10-26 SAFETY IN GROUND OPERATIONS 41 10-27 COMPLIANCE WITH OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 41 10-28 TLF FLIGHT MONITORING PROCEDURES- GENERAL 42 10-29 TLF FLIGHT MONITORING PROCEDURES FOR 42 EXEMPTION FLIGHTS 10-30 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERFLIGHT TIME REPORTING 42 PROCEDURES 10-31 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 43 10-32 STATEMENTS TO THE MEDIA 43 10-33 REMOVAL OF PASSENGERS 43 10-34 COCKPIT DISCIPLINE 44 10-35 EXTENDED OVERWATER FLIGHTS 44 10-36 PILOT FLYINNG

- TRANSFEROF CONTROL 44 10-37 APPENDIX 44

### Revised- 02/15/2013 THE LIBERTYFOUNDATION SECTION I TLF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL TLF ORGANIZATION

- MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

OFFICIAL: NAME: PHONE#:

OFFICIAL: NAME: PHONE#: OFFICIAL: NAME: PHONE#: OFFICIAL: NAME: PHONE#: OFFICIAL: NAME: PHONE#: Chairman I Executive Director Mr. Don Brooks

Director ofFlight Operations Ray Fowler 770-480-9611 Assistant Director ofFlight Operations, Director ofMarketing and Public Relations Scott Maher 918-340-0243/ Fax 918-835-6647 ChiefPilot Ray Fowler 770-480-9611 Director ofMaintenance Chuck Geise 847-828-3976



### THE PRINCIPAL BASE OF OPERATIONS FORTHE TLF IS: TheLiberty Foundation PO Box

### 2770 Douglas, GA 31533 

### ALL FLIGHT RECORDS FORTLF FLIGHT OPERATIONS SHALL BE KEPT ONFILE AT THE PRINCIPAL BASE OF OPERATIONS. TLF FLIGHT RECORDS ARE AVAILIBLE FORINSPECTIONBY THE FAA AT THEIRDISCRESION. PLEASE CONTACT THE DIRECTOROF FLIGHT OPERATIONS @ 

### 770-480-9611 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS

### Revised - 02/15/2013 THE LIBERTYFOUNDATION SECTION I TLF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL TLF ORGANIZATION 1-0 OPERATIONAL CONTROL Operational Control is the exercise ofManagement Authority for initiating, terminating, conducting and diverting TLF flights. Facilities utilized by TLF/Timeless Aircraft Inc, to exercise Operational Control during business hours are the Timeless Aircraft Inc offices , however, any facility where telephonic orfax communications can be established with a person authorized to exercise Operational Control for TLF may be utilized. The communications system and procedures utilized for the exercise ofOperational Control shall consist ofverbal and/or written instructions, applicable FCC aircraft communication frequencies and fax and telephonic communications. By authority ofthe TLF Board ofDirector's, the following management personnel have been designated to exercise Operational Control overthe TLF.

LAST NAME FIRST FOWLER RAY

MAHER SCOTT

GEISE CHUCK TITLE DIRECTOROF FLIGHT OPERATIONS I CHIEF PILOT ASSISTANT DIR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS DIRECTOROF MARKETING/PROMOTION DIRECTOROF MAINTENANCE

1-1 OPERATIONAL CONTROL- PILOT IN COMMAND Each Pilot in Command ofTLF aircraft upon receiving authorization from a management personto initiate a flight assumes operational control ofthat flight pursuantto the "Command Authority" delegated to that Pilot in Command bythis Operations Manual and applicable FAR's. Operational Control by management personnel is exercised to authorize a Pilot in Commandto conduct a specific flight. This authorization constitutes a flight release. Each Pilot in Command who by virtue of"Command Authority" diverts that flight to a destination other than the original destinations authorized for reasons such as weather, mechanical malfunction, etc., shall notifY TLF Principal Operations Base upon arrival at that alternate or diversionary airport.

### Revised - 02/15/2013 THE LIBERTY FOUNDATION SECTION I TLF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL TLF ORGANIZATION

1-2 DIRECTOR OF TLF FLIGHT OPERATIONS The Director ofFlight Operations is directly responsible to the Executive Director ofTLF, supervises the Director ofMaintenance and coordinates with the Assistant Director ofFlight Operations. His specific duties, responsibilities and authority as they pertain to TLF are as follows:

a. He shall assistthe Executive Director in designing and initiating TLF policies and Procedures. b. He shall ensure that TLF flight operations are conducted pursuantto applicable FAR's, FAA Exemption andTLF Policies and Procedures.

c. He shall ensure that compliance dates are met for newregulations as they become effective and coordinates with the Assistant Director ofFlight Operations in disseminatingthe information applicable to those regulations to appropriate personnel. d. He shall coordinate with the Assistant Director ofFlight Operations andthe ChiefPilot, the distribution offlight operations related documents, manuals and revisions to those documents and manuals as they are drafted and approved by TLF and TLF Management Personnel.

e. He shall supervise acquisition, distribution and posting ofall information or memorandarelative to any changes affecting TLF policy. f. He shall review all ofTLF flight operations records and reports, which will be maintained with the Assistant Director of Flight Operations. g. He shall assistthe Assistant Director of Flight Operations and ChiefPilot in assuring that all flight operations and maintenance personnel perform safety sensitive functions pursuantto the applicable FAR's and FAA Exemption, as amended. h. He shall have the authority to exercise operational control overthe TLF at the direction ofthe TLF Executive Director.

1. He shall be highly knowledgeable ofall manuals, FAA Regulations, NTSB requirements, FAA Exemption, Aircraft FlightManuals and all other information pertinent to his duties.