Pacific Helicopters Ltd. is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 703.36(a)

Pacific Helicopters Ltd. is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 703.36(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, to conduct one landing and one take-off at the Prince George Recreational Ball Diamonds, Prince George, BC.

The operation will take place on Thursday, August 22, 2002 between the hours of 2000 and 2030 local time, depending on suitable weather conditions.

This authorization is subject to the following conditions:

  1. Operations will be conducted within the specified hours, under DAY/VFR conditions, using a BH06 type helicopter.
  2. 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 the ball diamond at the Prince George Recreational Ball Diamonds, Prince George, BC.
  3. The local police authorities and municipality concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
  4. Pacific Helicopters Ltd. shall be responsible for ensuring that:
    1. the aircraft shall, at all times, be flown along a flight path which, in case of an engine failure or other in-flight emergency necessitating an immediate landing, shall ensure a suitable (autorotational) landing site without endangering persons or property on the ground;
    2. 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;
    3. the landing and take-off profiles shall be arranged such so as not to overfly any built-up areas or assemblies of persons;
    4. the aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the "Height-Velocity Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual;
    5. the landing zone is clearly marked, secured and access denied to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic;
    6. the transit route to and from the site as under (b) above, shall be flown in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulation 602.14, Minimum Altitude and Distances;
    7. all personnel involved are briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence;
    8. all passengers are safely escorted to and from the aircraft; and
    9. the operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
  5. This authority is subject to the observance by the air operator of the conditions of the authority. Any part of this authority may be suspended or canceled at any time by the Minister, where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest or it is likely to affect aviation safety or for cause, including failure on the part of the air operator, his servants or agents to comply with the provisions of the Aeronautics Act, the Canadian Aviation Regulations or any of the said conditions.
  6. A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.

DATED AT VANCOUVER, B.C. THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2002.

Original Signed By

Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport
Pacific Region

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