3.
A voice call and visual inspection of the area
should be made before the starter is engaged.
The word "CLEAR" should be shouted so
that persons within 25 ft. of the airplane will
hear the call. Always allow 5 seconds after the
call before engaging the starter. This will allow
persons in the effected area to take proper action.
4.
A fire extinguisher is
available in a convenient location to be used
in an emergency.
5.
When an airplane engine
is operating, no person may enter or exit that
airplane except in an emergency.
6.
After the engine is operating,
the pilot will reduce the RPM to a minimum idle
speed as recommended by the POH or at a minimum
RPM that allows smooth engine operation.
7.
During taxiing, use a minimum
engine RPM that will allow the desired taxi speed.
Use of a power setting that requires the constant
application of brakes to maintain the desired
speed will be viewed as abuse of the equipment.
Equipment abuse may result in the suspension of
future equipment rental.
8.
All taxi maneuvers will
be along painted taxi stripes when available.
The pilot will assure adequate space to clear
all aircraft, buildings, obstructions, and vehicles.
In congested areas, taxi speed will be at a walking
pace. In open areas, taxi speeds may be at a joggers
pace. Extreme caution will be exercised when taxiing
or operating near other aircraft.
9.
The airplane's flight controls
will be placed in the recommended position during
taxi whenever any surface wind is present.
Fire
Precautions and Procedures
1.
No smoking in or within
50 ft. of any TAS Inc. airplane.
2.
During preflight inspection,
special emphasis will be placed on locating any
fuel, oil or hydraulic leaks.
3.
In the event of a fire during the engine start
up, the PIC will follow the procedures published
in the Pilot's Operating Handbook for that airplane.
4.
It is the responsibility
of the PIC of any TAS Inc. airplane to be familiar
with the fire prevention and control practices
published in the POH for that airplane.
Airplane
Discrepancies
1.
Airplane mechanical or
avionics discrepancies that are discovered before,
during or after a flight will be reported to TAS
Inc. management as soon as practical. The PIC
is responsible for determining if a flight is
safe and legal to depart with the noticed discrepancy,
per FAR's.
2.
Each student, instructor,
or renter pilot will record all discrepancies
(even minor items) on the airplane "Squawk"
sheet found on the clipboard for that plane.
3.
In the event a discrepancy
arises while the airplane is away from Brandywine
Airport, the student or renter must call TAS Inc.
at (610)696-8664, to receive authorization to
contract maintenance. Remember: The Pilot in
Command has the final decision on the safety and
continuation of the flight.
4.
Should the recorded time
on the hobbs meter or tachometer be different
from the time recorded on the airplane clipboard,
the student or renter must call this discrepancy
to the attention of the management. Failure to
do so will result in charges being computed by
the numbers that are recorded on the clipboard.
Fuel
Reserve Requirements
1.
No TAS Inc. airplane may
begin a flight (dual or PIC) with less than 50%
of it's usable fuel on board.
2.
Unless restricted by weight and balance requirements,
each airplane that departs on a cross-country
flight will have the maximum fuel load on board.
3.
All training and rental
flights will be planned so that a minimum of one
hour of reserve fuel (computed at 75% cruising
power) is onboard at all times. This requirement
applies to all VFR and IFR flights.
4.
The failure of any student
or renter to abide by the company's minimum fuel
reserve requirement may result in suspension of
future equipment rental.
5.
Whenever fuel, oil, or
other fluids are purchased away from Brandywine
Airport, it is the responsibility of the student
or renter to pay for those services. The student
or renter should present a receipt showing the
airplane number, the services provided, and the
price upon return to TAS Inc. The amount of acceptable
purchases will be deducted from the rental bill.
TAS Inc. will NOT pay for hangar, landing or parking
fees, de-ice, preheat, or other such services.
Also, TAS Inc. will NOT pay for fuel in excess
of the current price per gallon at Brandywine
Airport.
Collision
Avoidance
1.
When operating on the ground,
the PIC will assure that the airplane maintains
adequate clearance from all persons, aircraft,
vehicles, or obstructions at all times.
2.
No TAS Inc. airplane will
be operated within 1,000 ft. of another aircraft
while in flight.
3.
Whenever flight maneuvers,
common to pilot training, are performed, a series
of clearing turns will be made to locate and avoid
other aircraft. Clearing turns will require at
least 90 degrees of heading change in each direction.
The bank angle will be steep enough to permit
locating traffic that is directly above or under
your airplane. Clearing turns will be made prior
to the start of each maneuver.
4.
During VFR cruising flight
above 3,000 AGL, the hemispherical cruising altitudes
will apply. During VFR climbs and descents while
on an airway, the pilot will fly to the right
side of the airway.
5.
A standard left-hand traffic
pattern will be used at all times when operating
from a non-controlled airport unless another type
of traffic pattern is published.
6.
The aircraft right-of-way
rules per FAR 91.113 apply at all times.
Cross
Country Policy
1.
While at another airport,
the PIC is responsible for determining that the
airplane is properly secured and serviced. This
includes tie-down, wheel chocks, and control locks.
2.
If unforeseen weather conditions prevent a return
to Brandywine Airport at the scheduled arrival
time, the PIC will contact TAS Inc. at 610-696-8664
and advise. Delays for reasons other than maintenance
and weather will result in an additional charge
to the student or renter pilot. You are responsible
for the timely return of the airplane to it's
home base at Brandywine Airport.
3.
Most TAS Inc. airplanes have a three (3) hour
per day rental minimum if the airplane is in your
possession for more than eight (8) hours. On holidays
and weekends, the minimum may be higher. Each
case must be decided by management prior to the
scheduling of the airplane.
4.
It is strongly suggested
that any PIC flight of more than 50 nautical miles,
or in the case of a student pilot, 25 miles from
the last point of departure, have a flight plan
on file with an FAA Flight Service Station.
Additional
Solo Cross Country Policy for Student Pilots
1.
In addition to the above,
the following policy applies to student pilots.
A student pilot is the holder of a student pilot
certificate and is conducting the flight as the
sole occupant of the airplane.
2.
No student pilot may depart
on a cross-country flight unless:
