Outbrief
OUTBRIEF IN AC DOCS FOLDER
There are now copies of the Outbrief and Inbrief in each ac document folder for use when you landaway
IER Training Videos
IER Training Material
The button below will link to an IER page that has on it a video showing how to use the new 100 litre extinguisher and a brief on the Fire Buggy and a slide presentation of basic Fire Training. All flying Club members should be familiar with this material.
GA Safety Awareness Campaign
Astral Aviation Consulting is contracted by the CAA to deliver the Safety Awareness campaign to the General Aviation community on their behalf. As part of this work, we host free online GA Safety Workshops on topics such as RT, PFLs, weather, human factors and learning to fly.
Originally focused on providing expert advice to UK General Aviation, the company has since expanded to support business and commercial aviation clients both in the UK and internationally. Their team includes current and former military pilots, as well as commercial and general aviation pilots, examiners, and instructors—collectively bringing over 30,000 flying hours across a wide variety of aircraft.
CO Monitors in PA28s
CO Monitors in PA28s
The CO Monitors we purchased for our aircraft to comply with CAA regulations have been found to generate an unacceptable alarm rate in the PA28s. We have therefore reverted to “domestic” style detectors and “Spot” detector cards for the PA28s. The Domestic detectors should show a slow flashing (40 sec) green light at bottom of the detector and a CO reading in the LCD display in parts per million (ppm). Pressing the light will test the detector.
The detector will go off (loud beeping) if CO levels reach >100ppm for 10-40 minutes. This level will cause mild headache and fatigue after 2 – 3 hours. If the level persists you should consider aborting the sortie.
At >200ppm the alarm will sound within 1 minute. This level can affect your eyes, make you nauseous and give you cramps within 45 minutes and render you unconscious with 2 hours. YOU MUST ABORT YOUR SORTIE AND LAND ASAP
The Spot card detectors will turn grey or black on detecting CO. they are a back up to the active detector.
Please contact me or the CFI if you experience any issues with the new detectors.
Mike Russell
Ops Mgr
Flight Safety Update 26 Mar 25
A Couple of Flight Safety Points
RAF HALTON ASMP
There is a new RAF Halton Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP) effective immediately. T Cards have NOT been turned red, but flying members should read and sign accordingly at their next opportunity. There is a copy at the button below for online reading.
CHIRP ED103 MAR 25
The latest CHIRP issue is worth a read. Button below to access.
Self Authorisation
Self Authorisation
Members who wish to be self-authorising are reminded of FOB Order 1.3.6, viz:
1.3.6 Self-authorisation is a privilege for Club members and is granted at the discretion of the Executive Committee (comprising: Chairman, Deputy Chairman, CFI, DCFI and Ops Manager). The following rules apply:
- PPL and LAPL/NPPL holders require 50 hours PIC post-issue of licence, or successful issue of IR(R)/IR/IMC/CPL and 5 hours flying within the last 6 months, 3 hours (of those 5 hours) must be PIC on SEP at RAF Halton.
- Initial application for this privilege is to be made to the CFI and will be reviewed annually on 1 January. Those granted continuation of this privilege will be required to countersign their self-authorising certificate.
- Pilots who have self-authorisation privileges who do not meet the 6 months currency requirements or who self-authorise when the above criteria are not met will have this privilege automatically withdrawn.
The necessary application form can be downloaded using the button below. Completed applications should be submitted to the CFI for approval.