AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPHS 702.22(1)(a) and 702.22(2)(a) OF THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS

From: Transport Canada

Pursuant to paragraphs 702.22(1)(a) and 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 Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town at a place other than an airport or a military aerodrome, and 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(1)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 602.13(1), a person may conduct a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town at a place other than an airport or a military aerodrome, if the person has an authorization from the Minister or is authorized to do so in an air operator certificate.

Paragraph 702.22(2)(a) states that for the purpose of subsection 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 allow Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs and to operate a helicopter at altitudes of less than 1000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle within the built-up area of the City of Surrey and The Township of Langley, B.C.

APPLICATION

This authorization applies only to Omega Air Corporation, 4360 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., when operating for the purpose of filming the television movie "Norco" in the City of Surrey, B.C. and The Township of Langley, B.C.

CONDITIONS

This authorization is subject to the following conditions:

  1. The operation shall take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00 Pacific Daylight Savings Time.
  2. Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using an AS355 type helicopter. The Pilot shall be Jim Filippone, License No. CH259531.
  3. The site of the operation shall be as depicted on the map submitted and held on file with Commercial and Business Aviation, Pacific Region; being:

    4. Site 1: The aircraft will conduct landings and takeoffs at a temporary landing site at 18843 8th Avenue in the City of Surrey. The aircraft will then fly between 184th Street in the City of Surrey to 193rd Street in The Township of Langley, over 8th Avenue.
    Site 2: The aircraft will conduct landings and takeoffs at a temporary landing site in a field adjacent to the south end of 200th Street in The Township of Langley. The aircraft will then fly between 8th Avenue and the southern end of 200th Street in The Township of Langley.

  4. The landing and take-off profiles shall be arranged such that in the event of an engine failure, the aircraft can safely land without creating a hazard to persons or property on the ground.
  5. The landing zone shall be clearly marked, secured and access denied to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
  6. 8th Avenue between 184th Street and 193rd Street shall be closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic while flight operations are in progress at Site 1 as under (c) above.
  7. 200 Street south of 8th Avenue shall be closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic while flight operations are in progress at site 2 as under (c) above.
  8. The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the "Height-Velocity" Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
  9. The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation, and the engines shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
  10. The aircraft shall be configured such that safe single engine fly away is assured at all times.
  11. The aircraft shall maintain a minimum of 100 feet AGL while over flying over 8th Avenue and 200 Street.
  12. The aircraft shall remain clear of all buildings, structure and/or assemblies of persons at all times.
  13. All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence.
  14. Persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only.
  15. Radio communications shall be established between the helicopter and Ground Safety Coordinator.
  16. The local police authorities and municipalities concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
  17. The transit route to and from the site as under (c) above, shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances.
  18. A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
  19. The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
  20. The aircraft shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 702.22(1)(b) and CAR 702.22(2)(b).

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

  1. 21:00 hours Pacific Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday, August 3, 2004;
  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. this 28 day of July 2004 on behalf of the Minister of Transport.

Steve Creagh
Acting Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region

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