Navigate / EASA

GM1 SAO.OP.155(b) Sailplane specialised operations

ED Decision 2019/001/R

DEVELOPMENT OF CHECKLIST

In order to develop a checklist, the pilot-in-command or the operator takes into account at least the following items:

(a)     nature and complexity of the activity:

(1)     the nature of the flight and risk exposure;

(2)     the complexity of the activity taking into account the necessary pilot skills and level of experience, ground support, safety, and individual protective equipment;

(3)     the operational environment and geographical area; and

(4)     the result of the risk assessment and evaluation;

(b)     sailplane and equipment:

All equipment required for the activity should be listed;

(c)      crew member(s):

(1)     crew composition;

(2)     duties of the crew member(s);

(3)     minimum crew experience and training provisions; and

(4)     recency provisions;

(d)     normal, abnormal and emergency procedures:

(1)     operating procedures for the flight crew; and

(2)     ground procedures for the crew member(s); and

(e)     records:

It should be determined which records specific to the flight(s) are to be kept, such as task details, sailplane registration, pilot-in-command, flight times, weather and any remarks, including a record of occurrences affecting flight safety or the safety of persons or property on the ground.