Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd., is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 702.22(2)(a)

Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd., is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 702.22(2)(a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, to conduct aerial operations at attitudes less than 1,000 feet above and less than 500 feet horizontal distance from the highest obstacle, for the purpose of the motion picture production "X-Men 2".

The operation will take place from Sunday, July 21, 2002 till Monday July 29, 2002, between sunset and sunrise (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 VFR conditions, using BH12 type helicopters.
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 Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC.
3. The local police authorities and municipalities concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
4. Vancouver Island 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 or on the water;
   2. the aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the "Height-Velocity Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual;
   3. 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;
   4. all personnel involved are briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence;
   5. persons carried on board the helicopter shall be limited to essential crew only;
   6. the general public is denied access to the area of operation;
   7. radio communications shall be established between the helicopter and Ground Safety Coordinator;
   8. the operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority; and
   9. prior to any night operations the pilot has inspected the site under daylight conditions.
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, BC, THIS 17^TH DAY OF JULY 2002.

Original Signed By:

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

Date de modification :

2009-12-3