Pursuant to paragraphs 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 Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 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, subject to the following conditions.
Paragraph 703.36 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.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this authorization is to permit Talon Helicopters Ltd., 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., to conduct landings and take-offs within the built-up area of the City of Vancouver, B.C.
APPLICATION
This authorization applies only to Talon Helicopters Ltd. 4380 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C., when operating for the purpose of picking up and dropping off contest winners or news gathering operations in the City of Vancouver, B.C.
CONDITIONS
This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
- The operation shall take place between Saturday, August 18, 2007 to Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 between the hours of 16:30 and 19:30 Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDST) depending on suitable weather conditions.
- Operations shall be conducted within the specified hours, under Day VFR conditions, using a BH06L type helicopter registration C-FTHU.
- 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 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 landing zone shall be clearly marked, secured 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.
- The aircraft shall maintain a minimum of 500 feet 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.
- 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 aircraft shall comply with the Commercial Air Service Standards as required under CAR 723.36.
VALIDITY
The authorization is in effect until the earliest of the following:
- 19:30 hours PDST on Wednesday, September 5, 2007;
- 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, B.C., Canada this 30th, day of July 2007 on behalf of the
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Steve Creagh
Acting Superintendent Rotorcraft
Commercial and Business Aviation
for Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Pacific Region
(RDIMS 2511453)
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