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Flight safety has come along way since the early days of aviation. Whilst the club does everything in its power to create an environment of safe practice – the onus for all aviators to maintain an active culture of safety in every facet of their operations is vital.
Safety Management System
“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity, or neglect.”
Useful Safety Resources
This section includes a flow chart for reporting safety occurances and hazard observations, This document and others can be opened and viewed in your browser by clicking on the boxes below. These will either download a document for you, open a PDF document or may take you to another website. Close the window to return to here. If you find something broken or no longer working please send a message through the contact us form on this website and we will get it resolved.
How to report
Please send all reports to safety@haltonaeroclub.co.uk The image below can be made larger by clicking on it. You can also download a PDF version of this flow diagram by following this link: RAF Sport Aircraft – How to Report (opens in a new window). There are two links in the diagram below they are reproduced here if you wish to explore them.
Safety Newsletter
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Safety Documents and Standing Orders
ASOEM
Aviation Safe Operating Environment
Version 1.4
AOB 5.3
RAF Halton
Aerodrome Order Book
29 Oct 25
Version 5.3
HAC FOB
HAC
Flying Order Book
Issued 1 Jul 26
RAFSA ASMP
RAF Sport Aircraft
Air Safety Management Plan
April 2025
Version 2.0
RAF Halton ASMP
RAF Halton
RAF Halton Air Safety
Management Plan 2025
Emergency Response Plan
RAF Halton
Emergency Response
Plan
20 Feb 25
Version 3.2
Safety News
Below we have published documents, reports and links to external websites which we believe you may find useful. To open an item click on the title, image (if one is present), or the read more link.
Fire Training Sat 29th March
Fire Training, Sat 29th March A 90litre fire extinguisher is fitted to the Fire Buggy and stand alone examples are located on the fuelling apron. These are shortly to be replaced by a new 100 litre model. A training session has been arranged by the Station for...
Ensuring Flight Safety: Learning to Fly at Halton Aero Club
Author: M Dilshan Basnayake Aviation safety is at the heart of every flight operation, and for those learning to fly, understanding the best safety practices is essential. Halton Aero Club, based at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire, is a premier flying club that offers...
Threat and Error Management as You Return to Flying After a Long Layoff – March 2025 Update – KNOW YOUR LIMITS!
Dear Member, As we return to flying after a poor winter a refresher on TEM might be useful. The aim is to consider potential threats and errors for your flight and mitigate against them. The earlier you can do this, the better. For example, having a look on Windy/Met...
Fuel Sampling Procedure
Introduction A sample of fuel must be taken before the first refuelling of the day so that, in the event of an incident, we have evidence that fuel put in our aircraft was uncontaminated. This short video demonstrates the procedure for taking that sample. Click on...
Tyre Pressures
Ac Tyre Pressures The recommended tyre pressures for our ac our now posted beside each wheel.
HAC FOB Jan 25
HAC FOB Update The HAC FOB has been updated and went live on 15 January and all pilots will be "in the Red" until they have signed as having read the new FOB. In addition to minor editorial changes the key updates are: Order 1.3 Flight Authorisation. 1.3.6 Self...
T Cards
The T Card System In December we re-instated regular checks on members' licence, medical and, rating expiry dates as well as their 42 day currency status. Whilst responsibility for being in all respects legal and current to fly lies with the pilot and the flight...
Winter Flying
A useful CAA video about Winter Flying can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
Active CO Monitors
ACTIVE CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS ARE NOW FITTED TO ALL HAC AIRCRAFT
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