Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Introduction to Search and Rescue

Spotter Training Flight Application Form

CASARA Approved Aircraft

 

References:            A.  CASARA Policy Manual

                                  B.   CATO 52.07

 

Part I - Requesting Information

 

(Completed by CASARA member/Approved by Squadron CO)

 

Squadron ___________________________________

 

Location of Flight _____________________________

 

Date(s) ______________________

 

Names of Cadets:  ______________________________________

 

                                         ______________________________________

 

                                         ______________________________________

 

                                         ______________________________________

                                          (Additional names may be attached)

 

Name of Responsible individual ____________________________

 

Private or Rented Aircraft? (if private see Part II) _______________

 

Name of owner or Flight Center ____________________________

 

Name of Pilot(s) in Command  _____________________________

 

                                                       _____________________________

 

For a private aircraft, if the pilot is other than the owner, written permission must be obtained from the owner for the flight(s).

 

License Type: __________________________________________

                                  Must be private or higher

 

Pilot experience; Must be a Certified CASARA Pilot. Not less than 200hrs Pilot in Command. Must have completed one (1) hour pilot in command in the previous 60 days on an aircraft of similar type and performance. Must meet or exceed all Transport Canada flight criteria for the intended flight

 

Aircraft Type:  Must be an aircraft approved for CASARA operations. Must meet all Transport Canada Standards appropriate to the aircraft and intended flight. (Shall not have a restricted Cof A)

 

Flight Details:  This flight shall be conducted for the sole purpose of spotter training in accordance with the course-training plan, and will last approximately one hour. The flight will be conducted not less than 1000ft above ground level (AGL).  All such spotter flights shall be conducted in accordance with CASARA spotter training policies. Flight plans shall be filed. This flight will be conducted in weather conditions approved by Transport Canada for visual flight rules (VFR), and in addition the ceiling and visibility shall be 2000 and 3 or better.

 

This training is in accordance with the Introduction to Search and Rescue training program and is recommended.

 

_____________________                        _______________________________

                 Date                                            Signature Commanding Officer

                                 

                                                                  _______________________________

                                                                 Signature Responsible CASARA Member

 

 

Part II Insurance

 

Insurance applicable to Flight Center Aircraft shall apply to all CASARA flights conducted in such aircraft.

Insurance for privately owned aircraft shall meet the following criteria:

  1. $2,000,000.00(Minimum) liability for bodily injury and property damage

      2.  The Air Cadet League of Canada and The Department of National Defence (DND) shall be added to the owner’s insurance policy as an        adfitional named insured with respect to liability.

Part III ACO Assessment

 

I have reviewed this request and APPROVE /DO NOT APPROVE of this training.

 

____________________                  _____________________________

            Date                                                      Signature

 

 

Part IV     RC(Air)OpsO Assessment

 

I have reviewed this request and APPROVE/DO NOT APPROVE  of this training

 

Comments:_____________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________

 

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The Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) shall be financially responsible for costs related to this flight training.

 

______________________________________       _____________________________________

                   Date                                                                    Signature

 

Squadron notified _________________________    Method of notification _____________________

                                     Date