### RDASS Standard Operating Procedures

All aircraft operations will be conducted in accordance with all applicable FAR, local and national laws, aircraft manuals and this Manual. Aircraft will be operated in an airworth y condition at all times. Aviation personnel are expected to utilize sound, conservative judgment in their approach to their duties. Safety is the primary objective of the Department.

Helicopter Flight Operations (General)

The policies and procedures in this section are supplemental to those listed

in the General Section of this manual.

Flight Crew Check

- in and Post

- Flight Period

Flight crewmembers shall check

- in for flights no less than one hour and 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. An earlier check

- in time may be designated by the PIC when, in his/her judgment, the conditions warrant additional time prior to departure. The post

- flight pe riod is assumed to be 30 minutes.

Flight Planning

The PIC is responsible for flight planning and related logistics information (i.e. ground transportation, servicing requirements, reservations, etc.). He/She may assign this duty t o the other pilot but retains the responsibility for the task. There must be no confusion as to which pilot is to do this function. Both pilots will thoroughly review the flight plan . Any discrepancies or questions should be reviewed with the dispatcher. T he pilot accomplishing the flight planning shall make the maximum use of available information and specialized equipment (computer flight planning and commercial weather services) provided by the Department.

Background Information

The PIC and flight team will review the location and flight plan for the day. They will brief as a team 1 hour before the flight operation. Items to review are

 Airspace

 Weather

 Flight Plan Take

- Landings

 Safety Review

 Post Flight Activities

Weather

Prior to each flight, the PIC will obtain aviation weather reports and forecasts and analyze the following data to determine the effect on the proposed operations:

• Latest NOTAM for the point of departure, route of flight, the de stination

and the alternate destination.

• Surface weather observations for flight location

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• Forecasts for all flight location

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• Reports or forecasts of severe weather, turbulence or icing which could affect the proposed flight.

• Any known air traffic delays.

Pilots will check weather forecasts sufficiently in advance of a proposed flight and notify Flight Dispatch of any conditions that may affect passenger schedules. This includes checking weather forecasts the night before an early morning scheduled departure. The PIC may delegate some of these duties; however, he/she maintains the responsibility.

Weather Limitations

This section sets forth operational limitations for the Department rotor

wing aircraft with rega rd to weather conditions. This section’s provisions are intended to simplify decision

- making in critical areas. No pilot may operate over 1,200 Fft AGL (As specified by the Experimental Certificate Guidelines) VFR with one statute mile visibility and/or a ceiling less than 500 feet for day operations.

Severe Weather and Weather Detection Devices

Flights into forecast severe weather will be avoided to the maximum extent possible.Approach and Depar ture

A clear approach and departure path, consistent with aircraft shall be

utilized.

Observer

- Line Operations

Pilots who are not designated as Pilots In Comm and (PIC)

NOTE: All flight operations are at the final discretion of the PIC for that flight.

Noise Abatement

Pilots will adhere to published noise abatement procedures and voluntary curfews except when the safety of flight i s involved.

Special VFR Routes/Noise Abatement Routes Helicopter flights shall utilize special VFR routes when available. These helicopter routes shall be flown whenever possible. The highest acceptable

al titude shall be flown on the prescribed routes to reduce the impact to noise

sensitive areas.

Landing Sites

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An optimum location for a Take

- off and landing site is one that is clear, flat, level with good di visibility . The PIC will use his/her best judgment when considering a potential take

- off and landing site. A suitable landing site will be a minimum, 20 x 20 ft

Some factors that must be reviewed include:

• obstruction clearance.

• ground slope.

• environmental hazards

• good visibility of the helicopterMinimum Landing Fuel

- Battery Reserves

The battery levels of the helicopter should not exceed 80% of the total battery flight capacity. A battery log will be kept that identifies the flight batteries serial number and total flight capacity. The PIC will indicate the total flight duration of the flight based upon this information. The total flight time will be dependent upon historical atmospheric and payl oad information. The PIC and Observer will use the total flight time as the safety information for the Ground Station and the applicable flight timers. Upon post flight all batteries will be reviewed for voltage, Mah of power put back into the batteries, total flight time and visual of battery for any abnormalities.

Flight Log

A flight log will be used to detail flight data and all flight information that observed from the flight. This includes pre/post fli ght of batteries and temperatures taken immediately upon landing.

Airworthiness on Flight Line Determination ( PIC)

The final responsibility for determining airworthiness of the aircraft rests with the PIC. In addition to completing a pre

- flight check, the PIC shall thoroughly review the flight plan and satisfy himself/herself that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition. These responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring:

• compliance with all applicable pre

- flight surface reviews/tests

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• that the planned flight or series of flights will not exceed the time identified by the battery flight logs.

• that all inspection s, maintenance and limits have been carried forward and are not past due.

• that all maintenance di screpancies have been corrected. All maintenance record entries shall be completed and signed by a Leptron certified technician approving the aircraft for return to service.

• that the deferred items do not render the aircraft unsuitable for the planned flight or series of flights.Aircraft Pre

- Flight Check

Pre

- flight checks are to be accomplished by a pilot in accordance with the

Pre

- flight Check list (See Separate Document).

Frost, Snow and Icing

No pil ot shall attempt a takeoff if the aircraft has frost, snow or ice adhering to any, windshield, batteries, motors, rotors, control surfaces or other areas that could affect flight characteristics or performance. Aircraft that are found to have frost, snow or ice accumulations must be de

iced prior to flight using industry standard procedures and materials. If existing conditions could cause accumulations to reoccur, the PIC must ensure that the aircraft is deiced as often as necessary based on deicing prod uct specifications and observed conditions. Prior to takeoff, the PIC must determine that there is no accumulation that would affect performance of the aircraft. Flight must not be attempted into known or forecast icing conditions.

Aircraft Battery Repla cement Procedures

The PIC is responsible to ensure that all battery levels are of the proper voltage and quality and that the desired flight battery packs are attached to the

vehicle prior to flight (See Attached Prefl ight Checklist)

. A suitable fire extinguisher must be readily available during all portions of flight

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Emergency Status

Each crewmember shall be familiar with the location, condition, procedures and phone numbers of the emergency personnel in the local area.

Operation of Flight Controls

Only PIC and trained observers with listed Avenger B airframe training may manipulate the flight controls of the helicopter

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Use of Checklist

The procedures are based on the systematic use of preflight checklist to accomplish the required checks (normal, abnormal, emergency etc.). These are attached in a separate PRE

- FLIGHT CHECKLISTPre

- Flight Takeoff Briefing

Prior to takeoff, the PF shall consider (at least) the following items, and

brief the flight team , as appropriate:

• Special factors influencing this takeoff (wet runway, anti

- icing requirements, cross

- wind, deviations from the norm, et c.).

• Verify the flight velocity

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• Verify the GPS waypoint boundaries

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• Verify the any potential hazards, or flight obstacles

• Review the emergency plan. Discuss any applicable plans for Lost Communication, or abnormal flight outputs.

• PF will complete the briefing by asking “Do you have anything to add? “

Shutdown Checklist

Prior to either pilot leaving the any of the flight equipment (Helicopter or Ground Station) and shutdown, the PIC shall designate Shutdo wn procedures with the post flight checklist.

Post

- flight Check (Pilot)

P ost

- flight inspection will be accomplished by PIC and observer with any other ground staff.

Flight Crew Debriefings

In order to continuously evaluate and improve flight operations procedures

crewmembers will conduct post

- flight debriefings after each flight. The debriefings should include all crewmembers of the flight, as