AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 702.22(2)(a) OF THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS

From: Transport Canada

Pursuant to paragraph 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and after taking into account that the authorization is in the public interest and is not likely to affect aviation safety, I hereby authorize Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., and their flight crew member to operate an aircraft over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a), subject to the following conditions.

Paragraph 702.22(2)(a) states that for the purpose of paragraph 602.15(2)(a) a person may operate an aircraft over a built-up area at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a), if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this authorization is to permit Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., to operate a helicopter at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a) within the built-up area of the City of Victoria, and Municipality of Oak Bay, B.C.

APPLICATION

This authorization applies only to Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd., Box 1241, Whistler, B.C., when operating for the purpose of aerial photography for the film production “Normal” over the City of Victoria, and Municipality of Oak Bay, B.C.

CONDITIONS

This authorization is subject to the following conditions:

  1. The operation shall take place on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, alternatively on Friday, May 11, 2007, and/or Saturday, May 12, 2007 between the hours of 16:00 to 19:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST), depending on suitable weather conditions.
  2. Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using an AS355 type helicopter. 
  3. The routes of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being the waterfront and some of the down town area of the City of Victoria, B.C, and Municipality of Oak Bay, B.C.
  4. The pilot shall be Mr. Steve Gray, License No. CH359045, or Mr. Steve Flynn, License No.  CH320375.
  5. The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation, and the engines shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
  6. The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the “Height-Velocity” Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
  7. The aircraft shall be configured such that safe single engine fly away is assured at all times.
  8. When exercising the privileges of this Authorization, the minimum height of the aircraft shall never be less than:
    1. When over water, not below 50 feet above sea level (ASL).
    2. When over land and/or built-up areas, not below 300 feet above ground level (AGL).
  9. When exercising the Privileges of this Authorization and over water, the aircraft shall remain clear of all persons and vessels by not less than 200 feet.
  10. All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence
  11. Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
  12. The local police authorities and municipalities concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
  13. The transit route to and from the routes as under (c) above, shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
  14. A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
  15. The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
  16. The Company shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(2)(b).

VALIDITY

The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:

  1. 19:00 hours PST, Saturday, May 12, 2007;
  2. the date on which any of the conditions set out in this authorization is breached; or
  3. the date on which this authorization is cancelled, in writing, by the Minister, where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest, or that it is likely to affect aviation safety.

Dated at Vancouver, B.C., Canada, this 7th day of May 2007 on behalf of the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
Pacific Region
for Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
(RDIMS 2361483)

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