SAO.OP.155 Sailplane specialised operations

• Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

SAO.OP.155 Sailplane specialised operations Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 (a) Before commencing a sailplane specialised operation or a series thereof, the pilot-in-command shall conduct a risk assessment, assessing the complexity of the activity in order to determine the hazards and associated risks of the intended operation and establish mitigating measures where necessary. (b) A sailplane specialised operation shall be performed in accordance with a checklist. The pilot-in-command shall establish that checklist and ensure that it is appropriate to the specialised activity and sailplane used, based on the risk assessment and taking account of all requirements set out in this Annex. The checklist shall be readily accessible on each flight to the pilot-in-command and any other crew member, where it is relevant for the performance of their duties. (c) The pilot-in-command shall regularly review and update the checklist where necessary in order to adequately take account of the risk assessment.