13. Logs and Records ...................................................................................................................... 18
PART C – FLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION (Pre-Site) .......................................................... 19
14. Determination of Intended Task and Feasibility ...................................................................... 19
15. Operating Site Location and Assessment ................................................................................. 19
16. Risk Management ..................................................................................................................... 19
17. Communications ....................................................................................................................... 20
18. Pre-Notification ........................................................................................................................ 21
19. Site Permissions ........................................................................................................................ 21
20. Weather Forecasts.................................................................................................................... 21
21. Preparation and Serviceability of Equipment ........................................................................... 21
PART D – OPERATING PROCEDURES (On-Site) ............................................................................. 22
22. On-Site Assessment Survey ...................................................................................................... 22
23. Selection of Operating Areas and Alternative .......................................................................... 22
24. Weather Checks ........................................................................................................................ 22
25. Crew Briefing ............................................................................................................................ 22
26. Crew Clothing ........................................................................................................................... 23
27. Cordon Procedure .................................................................................................................... 23
28. Aircraft Communications .......................................................................................................... 23
29. Charging and Fitting of Batteries .............................................................................................. 24
30. Loading of Equipment .............................................................................................................. 24
31. Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Checks ............................................................................................. 25
32. Flight Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 25
32.1. Start-up Procedure ........................................................................................................... 25
32.2. Take-off Procedure ........................................................................................................... 25
32.3. In-flight Procedure ............................................................................................................ 26
32.4. Landing Procedure ............................................................................................................ 26
32.5. Shut-down Procedure ....................................................................................................... 26
33. Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................. 26
Appendix A Permission / Exemption for Aerial Work .................................................................. 30
Appendix B Insurance Document ................................................................................................ 31
Appendix C Operational Forms .................................................................................................... 33
Customer Enquiry Form.................................................................................................................... 33
Pre-Site Assessment Form ................................................................................................................ 34
Risk Assessment Form ...................................................................................................................... 34
On-Site Assessment Form................................................................................................................. 35