Pursuant to paragraph 703.36(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 Sierra Helicopters Ltd., 350 – 11465 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C., and their flight crew member 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, subject to the following conditions.
Paragraph 703.36 states that for the purpose of section 602.13, a person may conduct a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town, 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 Sierra Helicopters Ltd., 350 – 11465 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C., to conduct one landing and take-off within the built‑up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C.
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to Sierra Helicopters Ltd., 350 – 11465 Baynes Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C., when operating for the purpose of picking up and dropping off Pacific National Exhibition’s Annual Fair contest winners in the City of Vancouver, B.C.
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operation shall take place between Tuesday, September 5, 2006 between the hours of 17:30 and 20:30 Pacific Daylight Savings time (PDST), subject to suitable weather conditions.
- Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using a EC120B type helicopter.
- 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 northwest infield of Hastings Racecourse, City of Vancouver, B.C.
- 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.
- The approaches to and departures from the site as under (c) above shall be from/to the North at all times.
- The landing zone shall be clearly marked, secured, free of, and access denied to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
- The aircraft shall be flown in compliance within the “Height-Velocity” Diagram contained with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- During the approach to land, the aircraft shall not descent below 500 feet above ground level (AGL) while over flying the areas north of Hastings Racecourse.
- The aircraft shall remain clear of all buildings, structure and/or assemblies of persons at all times.
- The aircraft shall conduct a power check immediately before commencing the operation, and the engine shall be at, or above, the manufacturers specifications.
- When over water beyond gliding distance from shore, all provisions of Operations Specification No. 002 shall be complied with.
- All personnel involved shall be briefed on the operation, safety precautions and emergency procedures before flight operations commence.
- The local police authorities and municipalities concerned shall be informed of and acknowledge the operation.
- 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.
- A copy of this authority shall be carried on board the aircraft while operating in Canada.
- The operation shall be coordinated with the appropriate Air Traffic Control authority.
- The company shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 723.36(b)
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 20:30 hours PDST, on Tuesday, September 5, 2006;
- the date on which any of the conditions set out in this authorization is breached; or
- 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, BC this 1st day of September 2006 on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Henk van Erkelens
Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Pacific Region
(RDIMS 2000639)
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