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authorisation; and
(b) each other person who assists with the charter operations is appropriately trained and qualified to give the assistance.
       6.4An operator must ensure that, before each charter flight, each glider passenger:
(a) receives a safety briefing; and
(b) is clearly instructed that he or she must not manipulate or interfere with the glider's controls.
       6.5The operator of a glider that is engaged in charter operations must ensure that:
(a) the glider carries a fire extinguisher; and
(b) the glider carries a first aid kit.
       6.6Subparagraph 6.5 (a) does not apply:
(a) to a sailplane without an electrical system; or
(b) to a sailplane with an electrical system if the electrical system:
 (i) has a master switch; and
 (ii) is protected by a fuse near the battery.
       6.7Subparagraph 6.5 (b) does not apply to a sailplane if the operator's ground personnel who are engaged in launching the sailplane have ready access to a first-aid kit.
Appendix 1

Qualifications for the issue of a charter glider authorisation to a glider pilot
      1. A glider pilot must have at least 60 hours of gliding experience, of which at least 5 hours must be as pilot in command of a 2 seat glider with both seats occupied.
      2. A glider pilot must demonstrate competence in the following flight sequences:
(a) a normal launch and release or, in the case of a powered sailplane, normal take-off;
(b) recognising, and recovering from, stalls and spins induced by the examiner;
(c) the practical application of flight rules and procedures;
(d) flying a normal circuit without reference to an altimeter;
(e) flying a normal circuit without reference to an airspeed indicator;
(f) the applicable emergency procedures during launch, or take-off, and in flight.
      3. When carrying out the sequences required under clause 2, the glider pilot:
(a) may be required to sit in either seat of the glider; and
(b) must complete all sequences without:
 (i) fault in lookout or handling technique; or
 (ii) harsh use of the controls.
      4. A glider pilot must hold an authorisation issued by the GFA that permits the pilot to carry out daily inspections on the type of glider used in charter operations.
      5. A glider pilot must hold:
(a) a class 2 medical certificate; or
(b) a medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner which certifies that the pilot is not suffering from any medical condition that would make him or her unfit to fly a glider in charter operations.
Notes to Civil Aviation Order 95.4.1
Note 1
The Civil Aviation Order (in force under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation comprises Civil Aviation Order 95.4.1 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

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