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0 Administration and Control of TMG ATO Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–1

0.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–1

0.2 Scope of Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–1

0.3 TMG ATO Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–1

0.4 Distribution and Storage of Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–2

0.5 Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–2

0.6 Changes to Organisation (Revisions to Manuals) requiring prior approval . . . . . . . .0–2

0.7 Changes to Organization (Revisions to Manuals) not requiring prior Approval . . . . .0–3

0.8 Intended Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–4

0.9 Temporary Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–5

0.10 Responsibility of the Manual holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–5

0.11 Record of Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–5

0.12 Log of Temporary Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–6

0.13 List of Effective Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–60.13.1 Annotation of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–70.13.2 Validation and Approval of Operations Manual by TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . .0–80.13.3 Acceptance by CAA of Latvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–8

0.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–9

0.15 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–13

1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

1.1 List & Description of the Operations Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–1

1.2 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21.2.1 ATO Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

1.3 Personnel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–41.3.1 The contact information of each post holder: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4

1.4 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–41.4.1 Accountable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–41.4.2 Head of Training (HT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–51.4.3 Safety Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–61.4.4 Compliance Monitoring Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–61.4.5 Flight Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

1.5 Management Staff Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

1.6 Dissemination of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

1.7 Internal access and restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8

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1.8 Flight Operations Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–91.8.1 Ādaži Airfield premises as a pre-flight and post-flight briefing room . . . . . . .1–91.8.2 Ridali Aero club briefing room for pre-flight and post-flight briefing . . . . . . .1–91.8.3 Floor plan - Ādaži Airfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–101.8.4 Floor Plan - Ridali Aero Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11

1.9 Contracted Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11

1.10 Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–111.10.1 Pre-assessment and application form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–111.10.2 Internal rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

1.11 Approval and Authorization of flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

1.12 Deviating from an Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13

1.13 Preparation of Flying Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13

1.14 Pilot-in-Command of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–14

1.15 Responsibilities of Pilot in Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–151.15.1 Emergencies and non-standard procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–151.15.2 Radio Listening Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–151.15.3 Responsibilities of PIC by stages:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16

1.15.3.1 Prior to Flight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–161.15.3.2 During Flight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–161.15.3.3 After Flight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–161.15.3.4 Responsibilities of PIC in case of accident and Incident . . . . . . .1–16

1.16 Responsibilities in Respect of Third Party Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17

1.17 Carriage of passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17

1.18 Aircraft documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17

1.19 Documents to be carried in Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17

1.20 Record Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–18

1.21 Flight Crew Qualification Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–19

1.22 Revalidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–20

1.23 Flight Time Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–201.23.1 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Flight Instructors) . . . . . . .1–201.23.2 Daily / Monthly / Annual limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–201.23.3 Part time FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–211.23.4 Duty and Flight time tracking within TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–211.23.5 Activities outside TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–211.23.6 “Fit to Fly” mnemonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–211.23.7 Sick leaves, Lack of Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22

1.24 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22

1.25 Rest Periods (Flight Instructors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22

1.26 Rest Periods (Students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22

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1.27 Pilots' Log Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22

1.28 Flight Planning (General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–23

1.29 Safety (general) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–241.29.1 Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–241.29.2 Radio Station (Radio Listening Watch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–241.29.3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–241.29.4 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–25

1.29.4.1 Accident and Incident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–251.29.4.2 Occurrence Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–25

1.29.5 Mandatory Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–251.29.6 Reporting to the LV CAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–261.29.7 Collection and storage of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–26

2 TECHNICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2.1 Description of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–12.1.1 Minimum Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1

2.1.1.1 Minimum equipment for VFR flights by day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–12.1.1.2 Minimum equipment for VMC flights at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–12.1.1.3 Minimum Equipment according H36 AFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1

2.2 Aircraft Handling & Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

2.3 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

2.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

2.5 Journey &Technical Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.6 Deferred Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.7 Emergency procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.8 Radio and radio navigation aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.9 Allowable deficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.10 Aircraft with an established Minimum Equipment List (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

2.11 Aircraft without an established MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List). . . . . . . . .2–3

2.12 EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–52.12.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–52.12.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–52.12.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–52.12.4 EFB Administrator (EFBA): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–52.12.5 EFB Administration (EFBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–62.12.6 EFB System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–62.12.7 EFB Stowage in Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–6

3 ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

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3.2 Secondary source for flight planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

3.3 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

3.4 Pre-Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

3.5 Take-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

3.6 Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

3.7 Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

3.8 Flight planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

3.9 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

3.10 Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

3.11 Minimum Safe Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

3.12 Weather minima for VMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

3.13 Navigation Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

3.14 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

3.15 Weight & Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

3.16 Weather Minima (Flight Instructors). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

3.17 Weather Minima (Students solo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

3.18 Training Routes/Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–53.18.1 Aerodrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–53.18.2 EVAD Aerodrome (Main Training site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–53.18.3 Riga Area Control Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–53.18.4 EERI Aerodrome (Main Training site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–63.18.5 Tallinn Area Control Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

3.19 Taxiing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

3.20 Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

3.21 Local Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

3.22 Inbound traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

3.23 Outbound traffic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

3.24 Standard Cross-Country Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

3.25 NAVIGATION LOG (EFB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

3.26 Navigation Log (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

3.27 Restricted and Prohibited Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9

3.28 Circuit Re-joins Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10

3.29 After Flight Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11

4 PERSONNEL TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

4.1 Responsibilities, objectives and documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

4.2 Initial / Conversion Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

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4.4 Standardization Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3

4.5 Proficiency Checks (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3

4.6 Upgrading Training (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–4

4.7 ATO Personnel Standards Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–4

5 COMPLIANCE MONITORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

5.1 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–1

5.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING - GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2

5.3 Compliance Monitoring Manager Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–2

5.4 Audits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–35.4.1 Internal audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–35.4.2 External audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–3

5.5 Contracted activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–3

5.6 Compliance Monitoring Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–35.6.1 Audit Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–35.6.2 Audit documentation forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–45.6.3 Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–45.6.4 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–45.6.5 Audit Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–45.6.6 The Process of Auditing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–55.6.7 Follow up and corrective actions procedures - Findings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–55.6.8 Findings by the Competent Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5

5.7 Compliance Monitoring Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6

6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

6.1 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–1

6.2 Safety Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–2

6.3 Key Safety Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3

6.4 Safety Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3

6.5 Safety Documentation Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–3

6.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–36.6.1 Hazard Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–36.6.2 Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–36.6.3 Risk Severity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–36.6.4 Risk Likelihood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–46.6.5 Tolerability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–46.6.6 Risk Tolerability Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–56.6.7 Risk Mitigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–56.6.8 Hazard Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–6

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6.7.1 Safety Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–66.7.2 Safety Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–6

6.8 Safety Risk Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–76.8.1 Safety Risk Management tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–76.8.2 Safety risks related to a change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7

6.9 Emergency Response Plan (ERP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–76.9.1 ERP CHECK LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–86.9.2 Reaction to an Emergency Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–96.9.3 Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9

6.10 Internal Reporting and Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–106.10.1 Internal safety investigations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–10

6.11 Immediate reaction to safety problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–10

6.12 Continuous Safety Performance Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

6.13 Methods of Continuous Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

6.14 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

6.15 Safety Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

6.16 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–12

7 APPENDIXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1

7.1 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO staff) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1

7.2 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO students) . . . . . . . . . .7–2

7.3 Application Form for an ATO Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3

7.4 Meeting Minutes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4

7.5 Instructor Acceptance Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5

7.6 Student Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6

7.7 Student Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7

7.8 Aircraft Acceptance Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8

7.9 Aerodrome Compliance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9

7.10 Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–10

7.11 H36 Dimona Normal and Emergency Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–11

7.12 Certificate Release to Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–12

7.13 Navigation Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13

7.14 TMG ATO Standardization Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–15

7.15 Audit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–16

7.16 TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–20

7.17 Audit plan (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–21

7.18 Audit Completion Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–22

7.19 Corrective Action Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–23

7.20 TMG ATO Customer Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–25


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7.21 Risk Register & Hazard Identification Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–26

7.22 Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–27

7.23 Risk Assessment Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–28

7.24 Safety Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–29

7.25 Change of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–30

7.26 SMS Training Record Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–31

7.27 Internal Safety Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–32

7.28 Actions in case of Accident or Incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–33

7.29 List of Instructor‘s Licenses and Certificates and their expiry dates . . . . . . . . . . . .7–34

7.30 List of Accidents/Incidents and Occurrences form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–35


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CHAPTER 0 Administration and Control of TMG ATO Manuals

0.1 GENERAL

The competent authority granting the terms of approval and privileges to the Approved TrainingOrganization “TMG ATO” is the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of Latvia (LV CAA).

Representatives of the LV CAA are to be given access to all of the TMG ATO facilities, aircraft,documentation, records, data, procedures or any other material relevant to its approvedactivities.

The TMG ATO approval certificate remains valid subject to the Organization remaining incompliance with the relevant requirements and the certificate not being revoked orsurrendered.

0.2 Scope of Training (FCL.135.A; FCL.135.S; FCL.205.S(a); FCL.725)

The TMG ATO is offering the following training courses:

– Extension of privileges to TMG: • For LAPL (S) holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.135.S;• For SPL holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.205(S)(a);• For LAPL (A) holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.135.A

– Issue of TMG Class Rating• For PPL(A), CPL(A), ATPL (A) holders in accordance with requirements of

FCL.725

0.3 TMG ATO Manuals

All TMG ATO training activities are determined and prescribed in two separate Manuals:

– TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM)

– TMG ATO Training Manual (TM)

TMG ATO Manuals, in general, are designed in compliance with the technical requirementsand administrative procedures laid down in Commission Regulation No 1178/2011, asamended.

Common language of Manuals is English. Two master copies of each Manual are produced.During any situation not covered in these Manuals or in any emergency situation the TMG ATOpersonnel shall not be prevented from using their best judgment.

These Manuals as any amendments to them shall be:

– validated by the TMG ATO Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM)

– approved by the TMG ATO Head of Training (HT)

– accepted and signed by the LV CAA


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0.4 Distribution and Storage of Manuals

Two master copies of every TMG ATO Manual are provided by the Head of Training (HT).

Table below describes distribution of controlled and uncontrolled copies of TMG ATO manuals:

Editable (electronic) version of every TMG ATO Manual is stored by the HT in securedcomputer that require password to access. Non-authorized persons won't be granted accessto make any changes.

To ensure easy access to Manuals for students and employees physical copies of Manuals areavailable in the Briefing room at TMG ATO base - aerodrome Adaži, Latvia.

Not editable (electronic) version of every Manual is prepared, maintained and distributed bythe HT to all TMG ATO all personnel and students.

0.5 Revisions

TMG ATO Manuals are property of SIA TMG ATO. The CMM shall ensure that all copies ofupdated TMG ATO manuals are in compliance with corresponding EU Regulations, nationalrules, and TMG ATO Management decisions.

It will be appreciated by the TMG ATO Management that every staff member can proposeamendments and revisions for TMG ATO Manuals to improve Manual quality and flight safety(proposal shall be in handwritten, printed or electronic format addressed to the HT). Allproposals shall be carefully studied and evaluated by the HT, Compliance monitoring manager(CMM) and flight instructors (FI) on TMG ATO Management staff meetings (refer to 1.5 onpage 1–7).

The HT (or appointed by the HT responsible person / instructor) shall inform all existing andnew TMG ATO employees and students regarding new Manual revision during regular TMGATO Manual and Safety Instruction and if oral examination successful - sign the List for thisinstruction completed (Appendix 1 and 2).

Handwritten revisions are not permitted for TMG ATO Manuals except in situations requiringimmediate revision in the interest of safety.

0.6 Changes to Organisation (Revisions to Manuals) requiring prior approval

Any change to the TMG ATO Management activities, like the scope of approval, locationswhere training takes place, or any element of the management system, may have an adverse

Number of printed/controlled copy Manual Holder

01 (controlled) CAA of Latvia

02 (controlled) TMG ATO

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(or positive) effect on safety and because of that require the prior approval of the LV CAAbefore the changes are implemented.

Changes as listed below:– the name of the organization; – the organization's principal place of business; – the organization's scope of activities;– additional locations of the organization; – the accountable manager; – any of the persons referred to in ORA.GEN.210 (a) and (b); – the organization's documentation as required by Part ORA, safety policy and

procedures; – the facilities;– alternative means of compliance to the AMC adopted by EASA

(ORA.GEN.120(a)(b))

Require the following TMG ATO management procedures for managing change:

– existing hazard identification;

– risk assessment; and

– mitigation processes.

Every procedure related with changes to organization and subsequent revision of TMG ATOManuals shall be prepared, accepted and documented on the Management meeting (refer to1.5 on page 1–7 and refer to 7.4 on page 7–4), reflected by supporting documentation asmentioned in Chapter 6.8 (refer to 6.8 on page 6–7) and presented to LV CAA together withthe completed form “Application for a Part-ORA ATO Approval” in accordance with AMC1ORA.ATO.105. (Appendix 3 OM - refer to 7.3 on page 7–3).

Application for the amendment of the approval certificate or implementation of alternativemeans of compliance has to be submitted to LV CAA in writing personally by the HT at least30 days prior to the commencement of intended change, and accompanied by all necessarysupporting documentation.

Proposals for alternative means of compliance are to be accompanied by a risk assessment,which demonstrates that equivalent level of safety to that established by AMC adopted byEASA is reached (Appendix 23 - refer to 7.23 on page 7–28).

In the case of a planned change of a nominated person, this should be notified to the LV CAAat least 10 days before the date of proposed change or as soon as practicable using telephoneor e-mail.

Unforeseen changes must be notified to the LV CAA by the HT at the earliest opportunity usingtelephone or e-mail.

0.7 Changes to Organization (Revisions to Manuals) not requiring priorApproval

Changes to the organization that do not require prior approval by the LV CAA are to beprepared, accepted and documented on the Management staff meeting (refer to 1.5 onpage 1–7 and refer to 7.4 on page 7–4). Changes are to be studied with personnel involved


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prior to implementation and documented in accordance with Appendix 1 and 2 (refer to 7.1on page 7–1 and refer to 7.2 on page 7–2).

The LV CAA is to be notified of changes not requiring prior approval as soon as practicable.Notification is to be accompanied by all relevant documentation. The HT is responsible fornotifying LV CAA personally or using e-mail.

For changes not requiring an update to any documentation:

– E-mail is sent to [email protected] outlining the details of the change and providing anyadditional evidence (e.g. instructor certificate copies/license/medical, temporaryrevision pages to Manuals etc.) as a scanned or file attachment (scanned required forsignature pages). This should also be backed up with a telephone call to theresponsible LV CAA inspector;

– If, in the event the LV CAA has not responded to the original e-mail within 21 calendardays, a follow-up e-mail shall be sent to [email protected] to confirm if the LV CAAaccepts the proposed change. This should also be backed up with a telephone call tothe responsible LV CAA inspector;

– If the LV CAA has still not responded within 30 days of the original e-mail, it isassumed that the proposed change is acceptable and may be implemented startingon the 31st day from the original e-mail being sent.

0.8 Intended Revisions

At least every 6 months the Head of Training or Compliance Monitoring Manager shall reviseTMG ATO Manuals (OM. TM) to make corrections and updates to organizations proceduresto increase standards of organization and minimize risk factors.

Intended revision of the Manual has to be supplied to the LV CAA with 30 days in advance ofrevision's effective date. Two pages of "List of Effective Pages" will be submitted to LV CAA,one of the copies will be returned to ATO to replace the old one.

The CMM must validate and the HT must approve the new revision of respective Manualbefore submitting to the LV CAA. Changes will be implemented after LV CAA acceptance. Newrevision pages must be inserted upon receipt; Responsible person's signature and date mustbe entered in “Record of Revisions” (refer to 0.11 on page 0–5). The HT is responsible fordistribution of Revisions and implementation procedures of Revisions to all TMG staff andManual holders.

The Revision implementation is assured by respective training, oral examination anddocumentation (Appendix 1 and 2 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1 and refer to 7.2 on page 7–2),followed by respective audits or inspections conducted by the CMM if necessary.

Each page of new Revision will have vertical marginal line that represents changes in therevised text, page number, and new revision number and date (footer of the page). The HTmust sign and date the respective entry in the Record of Revisions (refer to 0.11 on page 0–5).


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0.9 Temporary Revisions

Temporary revisions are used when according to ATO Management decision or direction ofthe LV CAA immediate amendments and changes are necessary in organization's Manuals(this could be associated with safety issues, improvement of training process, change of fleet).

All temporary Revisions are to be prepared and distributed to Manual holders by the HT orCMM on yellow pages. Temporary Revision is to be inserted by Manual holder in front of therevised page.

Temporary revision pages must be inserted upon receipt. The HT signature and date must beentered in the “Log of Temporary Revisions” (refer to 0.12 on page 0–6). The HT isresponsible for distribution of Revisions and implementation procedures of temporaryRevisions by Manual holders. The temporary Revision implementation is assured byrespective audits or inspections conducted by the CMM if necessary.

0.10 Responsibility of the Manual holder

On completion of every Manual Revision, the HT must sign and date the entry in the Recordof Revision or Log of Temporary Revisions (as applicable).

The HT is responsible for every Manual copies No 1 and No 2 to be timely updated as well asfor updating not editable (electronic) copy of each Manual. Every revision is delivered to allManual holders as soon as possible.

Every Manual holder is responsible for using the fully updated (latest) electronic version of theManual copy No 1. It is the responsibility of every Manual holder immediately to conform onthe HT e-mail address, that new Manual version is received, has been studied, understood orthere is a need for clarification if any.

For making sure that only the current Manual version is in operation, the Manual holdercompares the List of effective pages of his Manual copy with the Manual copy No 1 after everyRevision received or at least on semi-annual bases, otherwise. The respective Informationabout comparing ''List of effective pages (dated.../.../20...)” shall be included in the routineRevision conformation message mentioned above.

0.11 Record of Revisions

Manual holders are responsible for inserting revisions and amendments (after receiving) forthis Manual.

Record of Revisions

Number of revision

Date of Revision Date of InsertionSurname / Signature

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0.12 Log of Temporary Revisions

Manual holders are responsible for inserting temporary revisions and amendments (afterreceiving) for this Manual.

0.13 List of Effective Pages

Manual holders are responsible for comparing the List of effective pages with the respectiveLIST of the Manual copy No 1.

List of Effective Pages

Number of revision

Date of Revision Date of InsertionSurname / Signature

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0.13.1 Annotation of Changes

A black revision bar is inserted next to the revised sections and will thus highlight the recentchanges.

Chapter Changes

0Updated due to new revision0.15 New definitions added

1

1.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s Statement added1.4.1 References updated1.4.2 References updated1.8 Whole paragraph updated / Ridali floor plan added1.9 Facility added1.29.7 Procedure updated

3

3.1 Information sources added3.18.2 Minor changes3.18.4 New Paragraph3.18.5 New Paragraph3.21 Local flying area procedure updated3.27 Restricted / Prohibited areas updated

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0.13.2 Validation and Approval of Operations Manual by TMG ATO

0.13.3 Acceptance by CAA of Latvia

Date:_____________

Validated by:Name/Surname:_________________________ Signature:______________________TMG ATO Compliance Monitoring Manager

Date:_____________

Approved by:Name/Surname:_________________________ Signature:______________________TMG ATO Head of Training

Accepted by CAA of Latvia:

Date:_____________

Accepted by:Name/Surname:__________________________ Signature:______________________

Position:________________________________


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0.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Abbreviation Explanation

a/c aircraft

AAL above aerodrome level

AC advisory circular

AC alternating current

ACAS airborne collision avoidance system

ADF automatic direction finder

ADG air driven generator

AFM Aircraft flight manual

AGL Above ground level

AIS Aeronautical information service

AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance

AMSL above mean sea level

AMT aircraft maintenance technician

AOC air operator certificate

AOM aircraft operating manual

ARA Authority Requirements for Aircrew

ARO Authority Requirements for Air Operations

ASDA accelerate-stop distance available

ATA Air Transport Association

ATC air traffic control

ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service

ATO Approved Training Organisation

ATPL airline transport pilot licence

CBT computer-based training

CG centre of gravity

CofA certificate of airworthiness

CoR certificate of registration

CPL commercial pilot licence

CRE class rating examiner

CRI class rating instructor


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CRM crew resource management

CS Certification Specifications

CVR cockpit voice recorder

DA decision altitude

DA/H decision altitude/height

DC direct current

DCL departure clearance

DG dangerous goods

DH decision height

DI daily inspection

DME distance measuring equipment

EGT exhaust gas temperature

ELT emergency locator transmitter

ERA en-route alternate (aerodrome)

ERP emergency response plan

ETA estimated time of arrival

EU European Union

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

FC flight crew

FI flight instructor

fpm feet per minute

FSTD flight simulation training device

ft feet

FTL flight and duty time limitations

GPS global positioning system

HF high frequency

Hg mercury

hPa hectopascals

HT Head of Training

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IFR instrument flight rules



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ILS instrument landing system

IMC instrument meteorological conditions

in inches

IR instrument rating

ISA international standard atmosphere

ISO International Organization for Standardization

JAA Joint Aviation Authorities

JAR Joint Aviation Requirements

kg kilograms

km kilometres

kt knots

LDA landing distance available

m metres

MDA minimum descent altitude

MDH minimum descent height

MEA minimum en-route altitude

MED medical

MEF Max Elevation Figure

MEL minimum equipment list

METAR meteorological aerodrome report

MHz megahertz

mm millimetres

MMEL master minimum equipment list

MOC minimum obstacle clearance

MOCA minimum obstacle clearance altitude

MSA minimum sector altitude

N North

NM nautical miles

NOTAM notice to airmen

NPA Notice of Proposed Amendment

OAT outside air temperature

OCH obstacle clearance height



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OM operations manual

ORA Organisation Requirements for Aircrew

ORO Organisation Requirements for Air Operations

PIC pilot-in-command

QFE atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation / runway threshold

QNH atmospheric pressure at nautical height

RF radio frequency

RVR runway visual range

S South

SACA Safety Assessment of Community Operators

SAR search and rescue

SM Safety Manager

SMS safety management system

TAS true airspeed

TM Training Manual

TMG touring motor glider

TORA take-off run available

UTC coordinated universal time

VFR visual flight rules

VHF very high frequency

VIS visibility

VMC visual meteorological conditions

VMO maximum operating speed

VOR VHF omnidirectional radio range

VSM vertical separation minimum

Vso stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration

WIFI wireless fidelity



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0.15 DEFINITIONS

Aerodromes/Operation Sites

Aerodromes or operating sites that have the appropriate facilities and characteristics to allowtraining of the manoeuvres relevant category of aircraft. Organisation is responsible forinspection and acceptance used aerodrome for training flights.

Flight Operations Accommodations

Location, number of rooms and size, where the organisation intends to provide the trainingcourse, pre-flight and post-flight briefing room.

Training Sites

The main site where the major part of the training is conducted.


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CHAPTER 1GENERAL

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM) describes TMG ATOs operations and managementactivities and procedures, contains all necessary information and instructions to enable TMGATO personnel to perform their duties and to give guidance to students on how to comply withcourse requirements.

OM is designed in compliance with EU Regulations to establish, implement and maintainoperations and management system to assure high flight safety level, compliance with theTMG ATO's approval documentation requirements and the adequacy of the trainingprocedures.

OM and TM shall be available for TMG ATO management staff, instructors and students.

Continuous self-study and staff training (OM Chapter 4) shall ensure that all TMG ATOpersonnel are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to exercise of their duties.

1.1 List & Description of the Operations ManualAMC1 ORA.ATO 230(b)

No Volume Contents

1 GeneralGeneral information describing the organization and structure of the ATO

2 TechnicalInformation related to the servicing and maintenance of the ATO's aircraft and to normal, abnormal and emergency handling procedures

3 RouteInstructions relating to flight planning, performance and loading of the ATO's aircraft

4 Personnel TrainingInformation regarding the induction and refresher training of ATO staff and evaluation of instructional standards

5 Compliance Monitoring Audits, findings, documentation

6 Safety ManagementHazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.Emergency response plan

7 Appendixes Forms applicable to this Manual

8 Supplements Supporting documentation


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1.2 Administration

1.2.1 ATO Structure

According to AMC1 ORA.GEN.200 (b)(c)(1) the TMG ATO is a non-complex organization. TheTMG ATO management positions are defined and combined as follows:


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1.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s StatementAMC1 ORA.GEN.200(a)(5) (a)(1)

TMG ATO maintains continued compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2008(including Part ORA and FCL including Applicable Means of Compliance (AMC) guidelines),ATO Operations Manual and any other applicable requirements specified by ATO or theAuthority to ensure safe and efficient training.

Safety is number one priority in ATO, and is never to be compromised by commercial reasons.Zero hull loss accidents is the target driving ATO safety and compliance monitoring system.Therefore, maintaining the highest possible standards, through implementation of audits,which allow us to measure our performance and our contractors against our objectives.

Amendments of requirements if applicable shall be without delay incorporated into ATOmanagement and training documentation in accordance with ATO manual revision procedure.

Personnel of ATO is responsible to comply with the applicable laws, regulations andprocedures and is responsible for achieving and maintaining training standards.

Compliance Monitoring Manager has full authority to maintain the policy across ATO withoutbeing affected or influenced by any individual or group whose activities he is required toevaluate. He is responsible for performing audits and monitoring that non-conformities arecorrected. In these duties he is directly responsible to Accountable Manager.

Andris VicinskisAccountable Manager

TMG Approved Training Organization

Accountable Manager's statement is reviewed at least once per year in Management StaffMeetings.


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1.3 Personnel Requirements

Personnel appointed to instructional positions within the ATO must meet the followingminimum requirements:

For Curriculum Vitae refer to Personnel File.

1.3.1 The contact information of each post holder:

Andris Vicinskis - phone: +371 29259085; e-mail: [email protected]

Juris Nikiforovs - Phone +371 28610813; e-mail: [email protected]

1.4 Responsibilities

1.4.1 Accountable Manager

Accountable Manager, acceptable to LV CAA, is the chief executive who is directlyaccountable for TMG ATO safe operations. He has corporate authority for ensuring that alltraining commitments are financed and carried out to the standard required by EU Regulations,national rules, and any additional requirements defined by TMG ATO. He has finalresponsibility, authority and accountability for all TMG ATO activities.

The Accountable Manager is responsible for:

– Assuring safe operations and proper maintenance of the aircraft in compliance withthe valid standards and has the overall supervision of all TMG ATO operations;

– Establishing and maintaining an effective management of organization;

– Nomination of TMG ATO post holders according OM 1.3 (refer to 1.3 on page 1–4)requirements;

– Signing agreement with a nominated post holder;

– Promoting corporate culture for safety and quality;

– Ensuring sufficient funding and required infrastructure for the training and aircraftmaintenance activities;

– Assuring a full cooperation with LV CAA;

Position Requirements

Head of TrainingHave extensive experience in training as an instructor in the areas relevant to the training provided.

Flight Instructor

Hold at least the license and, where relevant, the rating for which instruction is to be given.Be entitled to act as PIC on the aircraft during flight instruction.Hold a FI(A) certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL


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– Monitoring/Checking/Ensuring that each Post holder is fulfilling his duties andresponsibilities in compliance with the established international and national safetyand quality requirements;

– Supervision of validity of the contracted Continuous Airworthiness MaintenanceOrganization (CAMO) approval;

– Providing the necessary resources for the implementation of corrective actions tosatisfy safety and quality requirements;

– Employment of sufficient qualified personnel for the planned tasks and activities byeffective use of the compliance monitoring system;

– Promoting the highest degree of safety awareness throughout the organization byeffective use of the compliance monitoring and safety management system;

– Ensuring that all organization activities are adequately financed.

1.4.2 Head of Training (HT)

The HT is reporting to the Accountable Manager and responsible for:

– Ensuring that the training provided is in compliance with Part-FCL, respectiveregulations and TMG ATO Manuals requirements, taking the ground and flight safetyas number 1 priority;

– Training programs have been established, validated and controlled;

– Selection and nomination of FI (refer to 1.3 on page 1–4 and refer to 7.5 on page 7–5);

– Ensuring that all required student's training and checking activities are conducted indue time, in adequate training facilities and instructors are available and approved asapplicable;

– Ensuring the satisfactory integration of flight training with theoretical knowledge andground training;

– Supervising the progress of individual students;

– Updating Manuals and training forms, ensuring that training records are complete,updated and archived obtaining relevant signatures when necessary;

– Ensuring that TMG ATO personnel is qualified and competent to conduct theassigned and delegated duties;

– Development of training programs and standards;

– Fostering the highest degree of safety awareness throughout the organization;

– Managing the EFB program, ensuring timely delivery of product,

– Providing training materials for students and necessary forms for instructors;

– Acceptance of aircraft for training program;

– Approval and Authorization of training flights;

– Training course completion records;

– TMG ATO document record keeping and storage according - refer to 1.20 onpage 1–18;

– Studying of all proposals for TMG ATO Manuals development and evaluating themduring the Management meetings;


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– Staff training and standardization training according OM Chapter 4;

– Distributing non - editable (electronic) Manuals to all TMG ATO staff and tailoredManuals for students;

– Organization of TMG ATO meetings and respective record keeping;

– Keeping copies of TMG ATO Manuals up to date with latest revisions;

– Liaison with the CAA of Latvia.

1.4.3 Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is cooperating with LV CAA, reporting to the Accountable Manager andis responsible for:

– Acting as the focal point for safety issues on the ground and in the air;

– The development, administration and maintenance of an effective safetymanagement system;

– The implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions;

– Planning and providing of staff safety training;

– Advising and assisting to the respective post holders on safety matters;

– Facilitating hazard identification, risk analysis and management;

– Monitoring the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risk;

– Providing periodic reports to the Accountable Manager on safety performance;

– Ensuring the maintenance of safety management documentation;

– Ensuring that safety management training is available to all staff personnel and that itmeets acceptable standards;

– Participation in occurrence / accident investigations (Ensuring the initiation andfollow-up of internal occurrence/accident investigations).

1.4.4 Compliance Monitoring Manager

The Compliance Monitoring Manager is reporting to the Accountable Manager and responsiblefor:

– Monitoring the compliance of the TMG ATO organization with all applicable regulatoryrequirements, taking the ground and flight safety as number 1 priority;

– Ensuring that all TMG ATO documentation is adequate and updated;

– Monitoring the compliance of the TMG ATO organization, with the provisions of theOperations and Training Manuals;

– Monitoring all contracted activities, and contracted organizations. CMM check theauthorization and approval status of the contracted organization;

– Ensuring that the records cover all the training activities and management systemprocesses;

– Planning of internal and external audits;

– Establishing a feedback system of findings to the AM to ensure effectiveimplementation of corrective actions as necessary;


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– Ensure that TMG ATO organizational review has to be performed at least once everycalendar year. The LV CAA shall be notified about the results of this review withoutundue delay.

– Enshrining that TMG ATO remains in compliance with applicable requirements, incase the number of personnel has decreased or if the activity has increased.

– Perform internal and external audits according audit plan.

1.4.5 Flight Instructor

Must hold valid qualifications (license, certificate) required by Part-FCL to provide training inaccordance with the approved TMG ATO Training Program.

Flight instructor is responsible for:

– Carrying out flight instruction accordance with Training Program, taking the groundand flight safety as number 1 priority;

– Organization and planning studies, pre-flight, flight training and debriefing;

– Preparing proposals for improving training efficiency and training standards;

– Informing the HT about the student's progress, weak spots and etc.;

– Issuing of endorsements for student's solo flights;

– Maintaining training procedures according to the Training Program;

– Continuous self-improvement of his/her instructor knowledge and technical skills.

1.5 Management Staff Meetings

To ensure that TMG ATO maintains a compliance with the applicable flight safety and trainingquality requirements, regular management staff meetings shall be conducted. Whennecessary other persons like FI, LV CAA and contracted organizations representatives may beinvited to participate.

Meetings shall be held every month (at least) at definite times, at a definite place, and usuallyfor a definite duration to follow an agreed upon agenda. All of ATO TMG staff are welcome topropose items for meeting agenda by informing the HT by e-mail or phone. The HT shall informall involved persons about planned meeting by e-mail. The invitation shall include: list of invitedpersons, meeting agenda, date, place, time, duration. The confirmation from invitees must besent by e-mail.

All meetings shall be documented and Meeting minutes signed by attendees in the form“Meeting minutes” (refer to 7.4 on page 7–4).

1.6 Dissemination of Information

All personnel are continuously to be aware of the rules and procedures relevant to the exerciseof their duties.

The HT/SM is responsible for ensuring (by personnel contact, phone, e-mail), that all staff isaware of the contents of latest Revisions of Manuals, relevant Regulations, Rules,Requirements and emergency information.


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Signature sheets, as for Manuals (Appendix 1 and 2 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1 and refer to7.2 on page 7–2) are to be maintained in separate file for each official document related toTMG ATO activities. TMG ATO personnel are to certify their knowledge and understanding asfollows:

1.7 Internal access and restrictions

All TMG ATO personnel access to premises Adaži after obtaining clearance from securitypersonnel of Adaži airfield only.

Detailed table of access and restrictions:

Document Signatures Required

Operations Manual

All flight instructors and students before commencing any activities with TMG ATO and thereafter at every amendment

Training ManualAll instructors and students before first giving instruction on the relevant course and thereafter at each amendment.

Students FI CMM SM HT AM

Aircraft Only with HT or FI Full Full Full Full Full

Documents With CMM permission Full Full Full Full Full

Training records

Only with HT or FI Full Full Full Full Full

Electronic data

With CCM permission With CCM permission Full Full Full Full

Facility If planned Full Full Full Full Full


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1.8 Flight Operations Accommodations

For Flight Operations ATO is using Ādaži Airfield and Ridali Aero club premises.

All original documentation shall be stored in TMG ATO main office (Ādaži), according OM 1.20.

1.8.1 Ādaži Airfield premises as a pre-flight and post-flight briefing room

Two store furnished 24 square meters rooms, with standard office equipment and Wi - Fi fulfilall for flight planning/briefing and suitable rest areas for students and instructors.

Office equipment consists of:

– Printer;

– Copy machine;

– Scanner;

– Video projector;

– Metallic safe box;

– TMG ATO Personal IT equipment (iPad, iPhone)

– Aeronautical charts and Safety Notice board are visible in briefing room.

For floor plan of Ādaži Airfield refer to 1.8.3 on page 1–10

1.8.2 Ridali Aero club briefing room for pre-flight and post-flight briefing

Ridali Aero club airfield (EERI) and accommodations.

Pre-flight and post-flight briefing room has Wi-Fi and video projector for flight planning/briefingand suitable living rooms, kitchen, class room for students and instructors (total 50 squaremeters).

Instructors has separate office (15 square meters) with standard office equipment:

– Printer;

– Copy machine;

– TMG ATO Personal IT equipment (iPad, iPhone);

– Aeronautical Charts;

– Computer with internet access.


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1.8.3 Floor plan - Ādaži Airfield


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1.8.4 Floor Plan - Ridali Aero Club

1.9 Contracted Activities

List of Contracted Activities:

– Maintenance - YourCAMO

– Aircraft - YL-TMG

– Facilities - ADAZI (EVAD), Ridali (EERI)

– Navigation - SkyDemon

– Contracts with ATO employee's

For prior and continuous assessment of contracted activities refer to 5.5 on page 5–3.

1.10 Student DisciplineRefer also to TM 1.12.4 through 1.12.10

1.10.1 Pre-assessment and application form

– Before enrolment the training course the HT (or nominated FI) shall have interviewwith student to ensure, that he/she is fully aware of what he/she wants to achieveduring the training. By this interview the HT (or nominated FI) has to learn aboutstudent's bad/good habits, previous experience, mental condition, etc

– If interview is successful, student must fill the “Application Form” (Appendix 6),provided by the HT.

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– Valid Pilot License with valid English level 4/5/6;– Valid Medical certificate (Class 1 or 2) or LAPL medical certificate;– Logbook with latest flight history;

– The HT (or nominated FI) is responsible to make copies of all documents and putthem into student's file.

1.10.2 Internal rules

Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted and to comply with the respectiveprovisions of the TMG ATO Operations and Training Manuals.

During the training course the student must:

– Follow the safety procedures at the aerodrome when on the ground and in the air;

– Follow the established program according to the training plan;

– Arrive to briefing room not later than 1h 30min before flight training:

– Mentally be prepared for the upcoming flight, isolated from outside world (no businessor family problems, phone off), physically fit, well rested, properly dressed for theweather (cold, hot, raining, hat, sunglasses etc.) and for the safety (cotton, wool, skincovered, avoid nylon etc.)

– Possess all necessary equipment for flight execution and planning (map, nav.calculator, knee-board, etc.);

– Comply with endorsements and restrictions issued by instructor either written ororally.

The student has to comply during flight training session with the following requirements:

– must have Pilot license and photo ID, Medical certificate, Pilot logbook;

– study actual weather and forecast, NOTAMs, prepare aircraft mass and balance andperformance data;

additionally, for navigation flights:

– prepare VFR en-route chart, aerodrome charts as applicable, weather (METARs andTAFs), and NOTAM information, copy of filed FPL (if applicable), Navigation Log(Appendix 13).

Student has to aim during the training course and all further activities as a pilot to apply goodprinciples of airmanship, maintaining it by continuous self-improvement and a desire toperform optimally at all times:

– exercise sound judgement;

– display uncompromising flight discipline;

– demonstrate skillful control both of an aircraft and situation.

1.11 Approval and Authorization of flights

The HT is responsible for training flight scheduling in accordance with TMG ATO Trainingprogram.


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No person shall conduct or receive flight training in an aircraft unless that person has receivedTMG ATO safety briefing and during oral examination (by the HT or nominated FI) hasconfirmed the knowledge of OM and TM, aircraft flight characteristics, operating limitations andoperational performance data specified in the AFM or equivalent document.

Students' knowledge of Theoretical Training shall be tested by oral examination by instructorbefore flight training starts and shall be recorded in TM Appendix 1.

The flight instructions shall not be commenced until the related theoretical training and pre-flight briefing has been completed. Flight instructor for particular flight instruction is responsiblefor quality and efficiency of required theoretical training and pre-flight briefing.

Powers of authorization for flights in TMG ATO aircraft are reflected in table the below:

The student shall not commence his solo aerodrome or cross country flights, unless specialsolo flight endorsement, with validity period not exceeding 15 days, is recorded into student'slogbook and signed by his FI.

Before issuing any flight endorsement FI must be absolutely confident about student's skills.Student must demonstrate all maneuvers of normal and emergency procedures during the last(before solo) 3-4 dual training flights within safe limits (Refer to TM 1.10.4)

1.12 Deviating from an Authorization

The nature and limitations of the Flight Authorization must be adhered to during thesubsequent flight, except in case of emergency, or other extenuating circumstances.

In such circumstances the student pilot shall, as soon as possible after the flight has ended,inform the instructor, who authorized the flight, of the details of the subsequent excursion fromhis authorization.

1.13 Preparation of Flying Program

A flight training provided by TMG ATO shall be based on the training program accepted by LVCAA. The program includes a breakdown of flying and theoretical knowledge instruction, a listof standard exercises and a syllabus summary. In particular, flight training and theoreticalknowledge instruction is phased in such a manner as to ensure that students shall be able toapply to flying exercises the knowledge gained on the ground.

Appointment Authorising Powers

Head of Training All flights

Flight Instructor(unrestricted)

All training flights. Student solo flights including flights to approved airfields

Flight Instructor(restricted)

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The preparation of daily flight lesson plans by FI is an essential pre-requisite of goodinstruction. Lesson plans are to be prepared by utilizing miscellaneous training aids.

Daily flight training is planned and organized by ATO management, meteorological and aeronavigation conditions and availability of instructors, students, aircraft, fuel and etc.

The FI/PIC shall not commence a training flight unless he/she is satisfied that:

– The aircraft is airworthy;

– The instruments and equipment required for the flight to be conducted are available;

– Current maps, charts and associated documentation or equivalent data are availableto cover the intended training tasks including any diversion, which may reasonably beexpected;

– Ground facilities and services required for the planned training flight are available andadequate;

– The provisions specified in the AFM in respect of fuel, oil and oxygen requirements;minimum safe altitudes, aerodrome operating minima and availability of alternateaerodromes, where required, can be complied with respective rules and requirementsrelated to the planned flight;

– The load is properly distributed and safely secured, the mass of the aircraft, at thecommencement of take-off roll and any operational limitation during training flight willbe complied within limitations according to the AFM.

– EFB is up to date, fully charged.

If the flight training conditions seem unfavourable, the HT, FI shall make decision to cancel orpostpone flight training. It is recommended to use such timeouts for training on the ground toreview theoretical knowledge or practical skills in the aircraft cockpit or training facilities on theaerodrome.

In case of “no show” either from a student or an instructor, the compliance-monitoring managershall investigate the reason and report to the HT for decision.

The TMG ATO policy is the restriction of number of training aircraft not more than 2 in poorweather (close to minimum visibility 5km and cloud base1500f) in the aerodrome traffic circuit.

1.14 Pilot-in-Command of Aircraft

During training and examination flights a student pilot normally shall occupy the left seat, flythe aircraft and fulfil the commander's managing and decision-making functions under FI's/examiner's supervision;

The student pilot may log as pilot-in-command time all solo flight time;

FI may log as pilot-in-command all flight time during which he acts as an FI in an aircraft;

Student-pilot has to be nominated as pilot-in-command for solo flights only.

FI or examiner is PIC for all dual flights with students. Final responsibility for flight safety laysover FI or Examiner during students’ training, solo and examination flights.


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1.15 Responsibilities of Pilot in Command

The pilot in command must take all reasonable steps to:

– be familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures pertinent to the performance ofhis duties during training flight preparation and in the flight;

– be responsible for the safety of all persons on board, as soon as he/she arrives onaircraft, until he/she leaves the aircraft at the end of the flight;

– be responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft firstready to move for the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finallycomes to rest at the end of the flight and the engine used as primary propulsion unit isshut down;

– have authority to make decisions and give all commands he/she deems necessary forthe purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property involved;

– ensure that person on board are briefed on the location of emergency exits and thelocation and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment;

– ensure that respective operational procedures and Check lists are complied with inaccordance with the AFM and OM;

– perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach and landing exceptthose duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft.

1.15.1 Emergencies and non-standard procedures

The pilot-in-command shall, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision andaction, take any necessary action and have authority to disembark any person, or any part ofthe cargo, which in his opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft orits occupants;

Not allow a person to be carried in the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcoholor drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered;

Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance withthe OM and AFM;

Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flightduration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing operation minima;

Decide whether or not to accept an aircraft with unserviceability in accordance with the list ofallowable deficiencies;

Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aircraft and any required equipment isserviceable.

1.15.2 Radio Listening Watch.

Pilot-in-command is to ensure that a listening watch is maintained on a suitable active radiofrequency throughout the flight. If aircraft has 2 radio stations, one is used for continuous RadioListening Watch on frequency 121,5 MHz


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1.15.3 Responsibilities of PIC by stages:

1.15.3.1 Prior to Flight:

– Check weather (METAR, TAF, SWC, SIGMET), NOTAM. Flight plan if necessary;

– Provide briefing according planned flight/training exercises;

– Check mass and balance are in limits;

– Prepare aircraft for flight (pre-flight check, including EMR equipment check);

– Refuel aircraft (be alert during refueling, follow all necessary steps to avoid fire);

– Use checklist for pre-flight preparation;

– Ensure that communications can be established (including intercom);

– Secure loosen baggage,

– Evaluate threats and complete emergency briefing.

1.15.3.2 During Flight:

Operate within safe limits of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is first ready to move forthe purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of theflight;

Operate according to AFM and rules of air, navigate, communicate;

Look out for other traffic during VFR (circuit flight, cross country flight and during practicedEMR);

Operate within VFR in VMC;

Evaluate threats; be prepared for actions in non-standard and emergency situation.

1.15.3.3 After Flight:

Park and tie down the aircraft (straps and chocks);

Fill aircraft's technical log;

Visually check aircraft for external damage (report to HT if any discovered);

Provide briefing according accomplished flight/training exercises;

NOTE: HT must be informed (by phone or e-mail) if pilot encountered any abnormalitiesduring any stage (prior, during, after flight).

1.15.3.4 Responsibilities of PIC in case of accident and Incident

TMG ATO FI/PIC involved in an accident or incident in an TMG ATO aircraft is to notify bytelephone SM or HT.

(For details, refer to Chapter 6 of this manual)


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1.16 Responsibilities in Respect of Third Party Maintenance

In the event that third party maintenance of aircraft is required away from base, the PIC is firstto contact the HT or his nominated deputy for authorization. Any costs incurred formaintenance that has not been properly authorized will be wholly the responsibility of the PIC.

1.17 Carriage of passengers

Carriage of passengers during training flights is prohibited.

1.18 Aircraft documentation

Journey & Technical Log

– It is the responsibility of all pilots to check the aircraft technical log prior to engine startin order to establish that the aircraft is serviceable for the proposed flight.

– The Daily Check may be conducted only by a licensed pilot or engineer. The personconducting the check is to certify its completion by inserting his signature in therelevant boxes.

– The PIC of the aircraft is to sign the "Pre - Flight Check Carried out" Column certifyingthat he is satisfied with the pre-flight inspection and fuel/oil and weight and balancestates for the intended flight (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3);

– On completion of the flight, the PIC is responsible for entering the flight time,landings, engine time, remaining fuel and any un-serviceability as soon as practicableafter landing. (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3);

– Flight time is defined in accordance with FCL.010 (for touring motor gliders it meansthe total time from the moment an aircraft first moves for the purpose of taking off untilthe moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight).

– Any defect recorded in the "Sheet of Defects" (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3) shall becleared or by a licensed engineer, or other authorized person, prior to the next flight.

– Care must be taken at all times to ensure that the technical log is completedaccurately, legibly and in full.

1.19 Documents to be carried in Flight

The following legal documents are to be carried on each flight as originals or copies unlessotherwise specified:

– Aircraft Flight Manual (iPad, EFB);

– Certificate of Airworthiness;

– Airworthiness Review Certificate;

– Certificate of Registration;

– Noise Certificate;

– List of specific approvals, if applicable;

– Aircraft Radio License;

– Certificates of Aircraft, crew and third party liability insurance;


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– Aircraft Journey & Technical Log;

– Details of the filed ATS flight plan (if required);

– Aircraft checklists (Pre-Flight, Normal, Emergency);

– Internal Safety Report (Appendix 27);

– Actions after Accident and Incident Checklist (Appendix 28).

The following TMG ATO specific documents are to be carried on each flight:

– Current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route of the proposed flight(SkyDemon EFB (Electronic Flight Bag));

– Navigation Log (for cross-country flights).

NOTE: It is the responsibility of FI/PIC during the pre-flight procedure to assure that allflight documentation is updated and verified.

1.20 Record Keeping

All documents and records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage,alteration and theft.

Hard copies of all TMG ATO documentation shall be stored in secured metallic safe box withlimited access to them without presence of HT, CMM or SM (refer to 1.7 on page 1–8).Relevant electronic copies of documentation shall be uploaded and published only as non-editable PFD file to ensure authenticity of the document.

Technical Logs shall be maintained for the life of the aircraft plus 2 years.

From each Journey &Technical Log Page Instructor/Pilot/Student shall made a photo (at theend of last entry of logbook page) by aircraft IPad. Journey & Technical Log page picture byICloud (AirDrop) automatically will be send to AM, HT, CMM and SM.

It is the responsibility of the CMM that Journey & Technical Log pages originals in numericalorder shall be stored in main base Adaži and shall be available for inspection.

It is the responsibility of CMM that following records shall be kept for a period of at least 5 yearsafter the completion of the training:

– Details of ground and flight training given to individual students;

– Information on the licenses and associated ratings and certificates of the students,including the expiry dates of medical certificates and ratings;

– Documentation of all management system key processes, including the procedure formaking personnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending thisdocumentation;

– Compliance monitoring documentation (audit plan, audit reports);

– Safety Reports.


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1.21 Flight Crew Qualification Records

The HT is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date record of the validity of staff and studentlicenses, ratings and certificates. He is to ensure that FI are not permitted to fly if any requiredqualification is not valid.

Instructor's record file shall contain:

– Copy of license;

– Copy of medical certificate;

– Copy of Flight Instructor certificate;

– Copy of passport or ID;

– Curriculum Vitae (verified and updated if necessary annually);

– Instructor Acceptance Certificate;

– Labor Contract;

– Any other relevant documentation that HT may require.

To prevent an unqualified instructor to board the aircraft the HT maintains the List of TMG ATOinstructor’s licenses and certificates and their expiry dates (Appendix 29). With this List expirydates are clearly identifiable and shall be checked by HT at the beginning of every month. Thelist shall be updated, if any changes in instructor license/certificate. This list shall be availableto all ATO Management staff and the LV CAA on request.

Student's training record file shall contain:

– Student personal details (Appendix 6) - Application Form,

– Copy of Student's passport or ID (copy of visa if necessary),

– Copy of Pilot License,

– Copy Medical Certificate;

– ATO Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (Appendix 2),

– Theoretical Training Form (Appendix 1 in TM),

– Flight Training Form (Appendix 2 in TM),

– Copies of Pilot Logbook pages with provided training,

– Course completion certificate (Appendix 3 in TM).

Currency of Licenses and Ratings

All pilots are to be in possession of a valid pilot license and medical certificate before acting aspilot in command on TMG ATO aircraft. Student pilots shall hold a valid medical certificate. Inorder the license/certificate to be valid:

– The license and medical certificate must be signed by the holder;

– The medical certificate expiry date must not have been exceeded;

– The license must contain a current aircraft type or class to be flown;

– The license must contain a valid Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.

A pilot who holds a license issued by another ICAO State shall ensure that the license is validin all respects as demanded by LV CAA.


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Hard copies of pilot documents are kept in separate file. It is the responsibility of CMM to verifythe validity of students and instructors' documents to prevent an "unqualified" pilot to board theTMG ATO aircraft;

Recent experience for instructors 3 take-off and landings in proceeding 90 days is TMG ATOrequirement, verified by CMM. It is a responsibility of HT to establish stricter requirements forFI with not extensive experience. Relevant copies of logbook page(s) shall be stored ininstructor file to prove that FI has recent experience. Logbook shall be provided to CMM onrequest.

1.22 Revalidation

It is the responsibility of each instructor to ensure that his license, certificate and ratingsnecessary for conducting of his duties remain valid at all times. Oversight of revalidation ofLicenses, Ratings and Certificates is under the HT responsibility. CMM verifies this process atleast once in every 6-month period.

If instructor's license or medical certificate is not valid, instructor shall not continue his/herduties as instructor until license or medical certificate will be revalidated or renewed. In thiscase instructor shall inform by all means the HT.

1.23 Flight Time Limitations

1.23.1 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Flight Instructors)

– Maximum daily flight duty period shall not exceed 10 hours, and block time - not bemore than 6 hours.

– Not more than 30 take offs and landings in one flight period;

– The subsequent rest period shall be a minimum of 12 hours before reporting for dutyfor the next day period.

– Maximum weekly flight duty period shall not exceed 7 days consecutively, in whichcase 2 consecutive days off shall follow. In addition, within any 14 day consecutivedays there shall be at least 2 consecutive days off.

– Maximum monthly flight duty period; The minimum number of continuous days off inany calendar month must be at least 2, and over three months there shall be anaverage minimum of 8 days off in any 28 consecutive days.

1.23.2 Daily / Monthly / Annual limitations

– The maximum daily flying / instructional hours shall not exceed 6 hours.

– Maximum monthly flying / instructional hours shall not exceed 100 hours in any 28consecutive days

– 4Maximum annual flying / instructional hours must not exceed 900 hours in any 12-month period.


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1.23.3 Part time FI

The part time FI has to follow the same duty and flight time limitations as full time FI, taking intoconsideration his possible aeronautical activities in airline or other ATO. In every individualcase the part time FI has to agree with HT how the flight and duty time will be documented andcontrolled by both organizations;

1.23.4 Duty and Flight time tracking within TMG ATO

HT is responsible for flight planning for instructors and students.

The duty and flight time of instructors will be tracked according to their reports after each flyingday with TMG ATO aircraft by the CMM (performed by mobile telephone - SMS, or otherconvenient way). This procedure is to be under continuous control and improvement.

1.23.5 Activities outside TMG ATO

Flight instructors and/or students must inform TMG ATO management about their aeronauticalactivities outside TMG ATO on everyday bases in order to prevent overwork and lack ofperformance. The Report shall include particular day, number of flying hours, and shall be sentby e-mail to the CMM or by mobile telephone - SMS, or other convenient way. The CMM is tocheck and make sure that no overwork is present. This procedure is to be under continuouscontrol and improvement.

1.23.6 “Fit to Fly” mnemonic

I.A.M.S.A.F.E. mnemonic is recommended to assess pilot's physical condition before his/herflight.

The mnemonic is interpreted as:

Illness - Is the pilot suffering from any illness or symptom of an illness which might affect themin flight,

Medication - Is the pilot currently taking any drugs (prescription or over-the-counter),

Stress - Psychological or emotional factors which might affect the pilot's performance,

Alcohol - Although legal limits vary by jurisdiction, the pilot has to consider his alcoholconsumption within the last 8 to 24 hours before flight,

Fatigue - Has the pilot had sufficient sleep and rest in the recent past, and

Eating - Is the pilot sufficiently nourished?

Each FI/Student must follow his/her medical and mental condition. No flights and/or trainingmust be performed if pilot suffers from illness; the reason must be reported to the HT.

If there is a suspicion that FI or student is suffering from any of above (I.A.M.S.A.F.E.), it mustbe reported to the HT and flight/training cancelled.

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1.23.7 Sick leaves, Lack of Experience

Recent experience for instructors 3 take-off and landing in 90 proceeding days is controlled byCMM.

Returning from prolonged sick leave or due to lack of experience FI must undergo refresherground and if necessary - flight training adequate to his absence period.

Refresher training is to be reflected by the HT in Standardization Training Form (Appendix 14- refer to 7.14 on page 7–15).

1.24 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Students)

– In all cases FDP is not to exceed 8 hours;

– Students are to have at least 1 day off during 7;

– Students are advised not to fly solo if having already completed 4 hours flying in oneday.

1.25 Rest Periods (Flight Instructors)

Minimum rest periods between consecutive duty period is 12 hours

Minimum rest periods per week 36 hours/ 8 days a month

1.26 Rest Periods (Students)

Minimum rest periods between flights 10 hours;

Minimum rest periods between consecutive duty periods 12 hours.

1.27 Pilots' Log Books

All pilots are to maintain their personal Pilot Log books in accordance with the provisions ofAMC1 FCL.050;

Pilot Log book entries should be made as soon as practicable after any flight undertaken. Allentries in the logbook should be made in ink or indelible pencil.

All flights with Flight Instructor must be registered as “DUAL”;

All solo flights must be registered as “PIC”;

“Cross-Country” flights shall be logged if the all listed conditions are met:

– Flight was planned according to standard procedures;

– The flight is conducted outside aerodrome traffic zone;

– Flight crew uses DR, radio aids, maps and visual reference to determine aircraftposition, flight path to point on map or aerodrome;


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– Aerodromes must not be in visual line of sight or distance between aerodromes mustnot be less than 15nm (28km).

The reference of training lesson shall be specified in the "remarks" column of the Logbook;

In particular, pilots are to ensure that the following particulars are recorded in their current Logbook:

– The name and address of the holder;

– Particulars of the holders' license (if any) to act as a member of the flight crew of anaircraft;

– The name and address of the holder's employer (if any);

– All flights shall be logged in LT according to respective columns.;

On completion of a course of training, the HT is to inspect each trainee's Log book and certifythat it contains an accurate record of the flights carried out.

All flight training entries in Student's/Pilot's Log book shall be signed by FI.

Recommendation: In case of student need new Logbook TMG ATO will advise to purchase theone.

1.28 Flight Planning (General)

Prior to each flight, the pilot-in-command is responsible for the proper planning of the flight. Inparticular, the PIC is to take into account:

– Current meteorological reports and forecasts (http://meteo.lgs.lv or +371 67300767for METAR);

– Weather minima;

– NOTAMs (https://ais.lgs.lv/notam);

– Aerodrome information (https://ais.lgs.lv/aiseaip);

– Current charts and amendments (https://ais.lgs.lv/VFR_Suport);

– Aircraft mass and balance;

– Aircraft performance characteristics.

It is strongly recommended for flights in Latvia to follow the LGS information available inwebsite: https://ais.lgs.lv (website "Selfbrief").

Additional sources of information:

– Meteorological:• http://aviobaltica.com/en/ • http://www.flyingineurope.be (central Europe)

– Flight Planning:• https://lgs.ead-it.com/fwf-lgs/public/user/account/login.faces • https://www.eurofpl.eu

VFR flights shall be commenced in VFR conditions along all routes. Weather in destinationaerodrome must be taken into account at ETA (at or above VFR minimum).

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– Be familiar with latest meteorological and aero navigational information along theroute, in vicinity of departure, alternate and destination aerodromes;

– Check that fuel amount is sufficient for planned flight;

– Take into consideration of possible options of delay (due to weather, traffic etc.);

– Be familiar with navigation aids along the route;

– Check sufficiency of navigation aids and communication facilities are adequate forplanned flight;

– Check destination and alternate aerodromes weather minima, runway condition, anyspecific "inbound" or "join the circuit" procedures;

– Evaluate possible threats and errors.

1.29 Safety (general)AMC1 ORA.ATO 230(b)(a)(20)

Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, No 376/2014

Flight Safety - complex characteristics of civil aviation, determined by the ability to operateaircraft without the threat to life and health.

1.29.1 Safety Equipment

– Life jackets (when flight over water);

– Aircraft first aid kit (has been inspected within the preceding 12 months);

– PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) - International Search and Rescue Satellite systemoperated by COSPAS SARSAT on 406 MHz and 121.5 Mhz.

1.29.2 Radio Station (Radio Listening Watch)

– Pilots are to ensure that a radio listening watch is maintained on frequency 121.5throughout the flight when situation permits and aircraft is equipped with twoindependent radios.

– The FI provides student solo flights oversight using portable radio station on therespective frequencies.

1.29.3 DefinitionsRegulation (EU) No 996/2010, No 376/2014

“Accident” means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which, in the caseof a manned aircraft, takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with intentionof flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked, in which:

– a person is fatally or seriously injured;

– the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure;

– the aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.

“Incident” means an occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of anaircraft which affects or could affect the safety of operations.

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“Fatal injury” An injury resulting in death within 30 days of the date of the accident.

“Serious injury” requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within sevendays from the date the injury was received;

“Occurrence” means any safety - related event which endangers or which, if not corrected oraddressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants or other person and includes in particularan accident or serious incident.

“Hazard” means a situation or an object with potential to cause death or injury to a person,damage to equipment or structure, loss of material, or reduction of ability to perform aprescribed function.

1.29.4 Reporting

1.29.4.1 Accident and Incident Reporting

Any pilot involved in an accident or incident with TMG ATO aircraft has to inform the SMimmediately. The SM immediately must call to Transport Accident and Incident InvestigationBureau (TAIIB):

+ 371 67288140 (24 hours a day, forwarding is activated after 5 rings)

1.29.4.2 Occurrence Reporting

Any pilot involved in occurrence with ATO aircraft has to inform the SM immediately. The SMtogether with the pilot involved in occurrence shall to fill in General Aviation Organization andPrivate Pilot Form template. The safed template of Form must be send to the LV CAA SafetyInvestigation and Data section within 72 hrs. via:

[email protected]

Contact info

Head of Safety Investigation and Data section: +371 67830969

1.29.5 Mandatory ReportingRegulation (EU) No 376/2014

Occurrences related to the operation of the aircraft, such as:

– Collision - related occurrences;

– Take - off and landing - related occurrences;

– Fuel - related occurrences;

– In - flight occurrences;

– Communication - related occurrences;

Occurrences related to injury, emergencies and other critical situations;

– Crew incapacitation and other critical situations;

– Meteorological conditions, maintenance or security - related occurrences;

– Occurrences related to technical conditions, maintenance and repair of aircraft.

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– Collisions, near collisions or potential for collisions;

– Specific occurrences of air traffic management and air navigation services (ATM/ANS);

Occurrences related to aerodrome, ground services and volcanic ash.

1.29.6 Reporting to the LV CAA

SM is reporting about all factors affecting flight safety (telephone, e-mail), to the LV CAALicensing and Training Division, as soon as practical, via:

Head of Division: + 371 67830955

Head of Section: + 371 67830956

1.29.7 Collection and storage of information

The CMM is responsible for collection and storage of information above. Accidents/incidentsand occurrences are registered in List of Accidents/Incidents and Occurrences form (Appendix30).

(For more information, refer to Chapter 6 of this manual)


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CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL

2.1 Description of Aircraft

The AM is responsible for maintaining an adequate fleet of airworthy aircraft suitably equippedfor the approved courses.

The CMM and HT conform by completing the Aircraft Acceptance Certificate (Appendix 8) andthat the aircraft equipment responds the Annex VII, Subpart D, NCO.IDE.A.105 standards.

TMG ATO operates H36 Powered Sailplane YL - TMG

Technical details of the aircraft used for training can be found in the Aircraft Flight Manual(FOM), which are to be considered as Annexes to this Manual as follows:

2.1.1 Minimum EquipmentNCO.IDE.A.120; AFM 2.3

2.1.1.1 Minimum equipment for VFR flights by dayNCO.IDE.A.120 (a)

Aeroplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring anddisplaying the following:

– magnetic heading;

– time, in hours, minutes and seconds;

– pressure altitude;

– indicated airspeed; and

– Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number(not applicable).

2.1.1.2 Minimum equipment for VMC flights at nightNCO.IDE.A.120 (b)

Not Applicable.

2.1.1.3 Minimum Equipment according H36 AFM

– 1 Airspeed indicator;

– 1 Altimeter;

– 1 RPM counter with hour-meter;

– 1 Oil pressure indicator;

– 1 Voltmeter;

– 1 Fuel quantity indicator;

Annex Type FOM Ref. Revision Type of Training

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– 1 Magnetic compass;

– 1 Cylinder-head temperature indicator;

– Two seatbelts;

– Loading Placard;

– Data plate;

– Flight Manual.

2.2 Aircraft Handling & Checklists

Mandatory TMG ATO policy is to use always aircraft checklists during flight preparation(Appendix 10 - refer to 7.10 on page 7–10) and in flight (Appendix 11 - refer to 7.11 on page 7–11) as prescribed in the AFM/POH.

If for training purposes it is necessary to make some changes in these Checklists, it needs priorthe LV CAA approval as prescribed in OM 0.3 - refer to 0.3 on page 0–1.

Any conflict between the Checklist and the AFM (FOM) is to be reported to the HT withoutdelay.

All pilots are to be in possession of an appropriate checklist for the aircraft they are flying.

Pilots are to comply with the handling notes and checklist for each specific aircraft type flown.

For training flights two sets of checklists on the aircraft is a mandatory requirement.

2.3 Limitations

Aircraft are to be operated within the limitations laid down in the AFM (FOM) and any relevantnational legislation.

Should any limitation be exceeded inadvertently, the fact is to be recorded in the Journey &Technical log and the HT is to be informed without delay by PIC of particular flight.

If any structural or engine operating limitation is exceeded, the aircraft is to be landed as soonas practicable and is not to be flown again except with the permission of the HT.

2.4 Maintenance

The TMG ATO for H36 DIMONA maintenance has contracted a Part 145 ContinuingAirworthiness Management Organization (CAMO): SIA MyCAMO Service" - reg. No.4010380886.

Release after service in approved (Part 145) maintenance organization is documented by theCertificate of release to service (Appendix 12 - refer to 7.12 on page 7–12).

The CMM is responsible that the Certificate is valid (correctly filed), it is correctly stowed and,if necessary, copies are made and provided To Whom It May Concern. No training may beprovided on aircraft without Certificate of release to service.


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2.5 Journey &Technical Log

The aircraft Technical Log is the primary source for technical and operational data on eachflight that occurs on an aircraft. These data include defects and malfunctions, block times andfuel consumption. Technical Log contains also records of all maintenance carried out on anaircraft between scheduled base maintenance visits.

The Technical Log data is then dispersed throughout the by the HT to CAMO.

In TMG ATO Technical Log data shall be recorded by authorized technical personnel and pilotin command.

2.6 Deferred Defects

TMG ATO aircraft can be operated with deferred defects only in accordance with OM 2.11 andFI decision. FI decision to operate aircraft with deferred defects shall be justified by riskassessment during the pre-flight preparation and applying of its mitigation measures in flight.

Maximum time period to operate with deferred defect shall not exceed 30 days.

2.7 Emergency procedures

In case of emergency, the procedures laid down in the AFM (FOM) and the relevantEmergency checklist are to be followed.

Taking into consideration that Emergency checklist for TMG is very short and simple, it ismandatory requirement for TMG ATO FI-s and students to apply Emergency checklist bymemory.

2.8 Radio and radio navigation aids

Mandatory TMG ATO aircraft radio equipment: VHF and Transponder Mode C.

2.9 Allowable deficiencies

TMG ATO aircraft are to meet the minimum airworthiness requirements at all times and allequipment required by European and National legislation, appropriate to the type of flightintended, is to be fitted and serviceable.

2.10 Aircraft with an established Minimum Equipment List (Reserved)

2.11 Aircraft without an established MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List)

For dual instructional flying in aircraft that do not have a Minimum Equipment List establishedunder the European Air Operations Regulation, the component or system listed in column 1 ofthe following table may be inoperative prior to the flight:


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Allowable Deficiencies - Single-Engine Aircraft

Deficiency (1)Acceptable

Remarks (4)Day (2) Night (3)

Cockpit or cabin lights

N/A

Flashing beacon X

Landing light/Taxi light

X

Navigation (Position) lights

N/A

OAT gauge N/A

Pitot heater N/A

Cabin heating X

Airspeed indicator

X

Altimeter XOne may be unserviceable if two are fitted, subject to legal requirement for the flight

VSI X No solo student flights permitted

Attitude indicator X Day VMC only

Turn coordinator XVMC only. No spin/stall awareness/avoidance training permitted. No solo student flights permitted

Directional gyro X No solo student flights permitted

VHF com-ns XContinue to destination only if no requirement for radio at destination

Intercom X N/A

Radio nav. aids/GPS

X Subject to legal requirement for the flight

Transponder X Subject to legal requirement for the flight

Fuel contents gauge

X

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2.12 EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)

2.12.1 Introduction

Traditionally all documentation and information available to students for use for flight traininghas been in paper format. Much of this information is now available in electronic format andcan be used instead of paper format.

With EFB, most paper documents are eliminated, and revisions are made electronically,decreasing student's workload, while improving the accuracy and efficiency of flight training.

SIA TMG ATO students and instructors are permitted to replace airborne/ground navigationcharts on-board paper-based subscriptions with an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system.

Electronic Flight Bag may be used for pre-flight planning and during the flights.

SIA TMG ATO remains responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information used, that itis derived from verifiable sources.

Note: Primary navigation method is a conventional navigation.

2.12.2 Definitions

What Is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)?

Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is a portable electronic device designed to provide the pilot with ondemand access to electronic aircraft publications from his/her seated position in the cockpit.

By using a PC on the ground for printing current charts, and by using EFBs in the flight, studenthas the most current and up-to-date flight and navigation information.

2.12.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB):

An electronic display system intended primarily for flight deck or cabin use. EFB devices candisplay a variety of aviation data or perform basic calculations (e.g., aeronautical charts, weightand balance calculations, performance data, fuel calculations, etc.). In the past, some of thesefunctions were traditionally accomplished using paper references or were based on dataprovided to the flight crew by an operator's "flight dispatch". The scope of the EFB systemfunctionality may also include various other hosted databases and applications. Physical EFBdisplays may use various technologies, formats, and forms of communication.

2.12.4 EFB Administrator (EFBA):

The person appointed by the Accountable Manager who is responsible for the administrationof the EFB system within the organization. This person is in overall charge of the EFB systemand is responsible for ensuring that any hardware conforms to the required specification andthat no unauthorized software is installed. He is also responsible for ensuring that only thecurrent version of the application software and data packages are installed on the EFB system.

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2.12.5 EFB Administration (EFBA)

The designated EFB Administrator for TMG ATO is the HT.

2.12.6 EFB System

The EFB devices in use for TMG ATO aircraft shall be the Apple iPad mini 3.

Model: iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular model

Hard Drive: 16G/32G ROM memory

Wireless Connection: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)

Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Power Supply:

– Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

– Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi

– Up to nine hours of surfing the web using a cellular data network

– Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Environmental Requirements:

– Operating ambient temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)

– Non-operating temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

– Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

– Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

2.12.7 EFB Stowage in Flight

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3.1 Primary sources for flight planning

Primary source for flight planning in TMG ATO are conventional and means:

– Aeronautical Charts (https://ais.lgs.lv and https://aim.eans.ee/, e-AIP, Part2 for ENR,Part3 for AD);

– Plotters;

– Navigation Log (Appendix 13 - refer to 7.13 on page 7–13).

Meteorological information can be obtained from:

– http://meteo.lgs.lv/

– http://topmeteo.eu/go/top

– +371 673 00766 (METAR)

– SkyDemon

Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) is a generic expression, used in various cases to denote analtitude below which it is unsafe to fly owing to presence of terrain or obstacles. ICAO definition of the

acronym MSA is Minimum Sector Altitude

The MSA can be determined by using the highest Max Elevation Figure (MEF) and adding1.000 feet; or take the highest obstacle within an area of 10 NM along your track and add 1.000feet.

3.2 Secondary source for flight planning

Secondary source for flight planning in TMG ATO is using of EFB in conjunction withSkyDemon. (For description of EFB refer to 2.12 on page 2–5). Navigation data are updatedautomatically - not later than every 28 consecutive days.

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NOTE: Before commencing the training students shall be familiar with SkyDemon. Thisfamiliarization with SkyDemon in conjunction with EFB is conducted by FI or HT ason the job training till both sides are satisfied with training results - good practicalskills in the mentioned above equipment effective use for flight planning.

3.3 Performance

Pilot in command of an aircraft the responsibility to ensure that having regard to theperformance of the aircraft in the conditions to be expected on the intended flight, and to anyobstructions at the places of departure and intended destination and on the intended route, itis capable of safely taking off, reaching and maintaining a safe height thereafter and making asafe landing at the place of intended destination. Airplane operated by TMG ATO is certified inPerformance Class A category.

3.4 Pre-Flight

Prior to each flight in an TMG ATO aircraft, PIC is to ensure that the calculated performanceof the aircraft is sufficient to allow the intended flight profile to be completed safely.

3.5 Take-offCAT.POL.A.205

For performance requirements applicable for CAT operations by Performance Class Aairplanes, refer to Part-CAT Subpart C (Aircraft Performance and Operating Limitations),Section I (Airplanes), Chapter 2 (Performance Class A).

In accordance with CAT.POL.A.205, AFM take-off run shall not exceed the TORA. Foraerodromes with stop way and/or clearway, refer to CAT.POL.A.210.

3.6 Route

The PIC shall be satisfied that the calculated en-route climb figures meet the requirements laiddown in the AFM (FOM).

3.7 LandingCAT.POL.A.230

In accordance with CAT.POL.A.230, for dry runways, AFM landing distance shall not exceedLDA, (AFM distance shall not exceed 70% of LDA). CAT.POL.A.235

When the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that the runway at theestimated time of arrival may be wet, the LDA shall be at least 115 % of the required landingdistance, determined in accordance with CAT.POL.A.230.


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3.8 Flight planning

'Cross-country' - a flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival following a pre-planned route, using standard navigation procedures. Definition according ICAO Annex 1

NOTE: Flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival must be not less than 15nm.

For additional conditions for cross-country refer to 1.27 on page 1–22.

3.9 Fuel

Prior to each flight the PIC is to ensure that sufficient fuel has been loaded to complete theintended flight profile and to allow the aircraft to land with sufficient fuel to fly for:

Visual flight rules (VFR - day) flights:

Close traffic flights - taking off and landing at the same aerodrome/landing site and alwaysremaining in sight of that aerodrome/landing site, to fly the intended route and thereafter for atleast 10 minutes at normal cruising altitude, plus an additional 45 minutes reserve;

Cross country flights:

– Trip fuel (engine start, taxi, take off, climb, cruise to destination);

– Contingency fuel (10% of trip fuel);

– Alternate fuel (fuel to flight to alternate airport);

– Final reserve (45 min at normal cruise).

3.10 Oil

Before starting the engine of a TMG ATO aircraft, the pilot is to ensure that the engine oil levelexceeds the minimum stated in the AFM (FOM).

3.11 Minimum Safe AltitudeSERA.5005 (f)

Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the competentauthority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:

– over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assemblyof persons at a height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within aradius of 600 m from the aircraft;

– elsewhere than as specified in (1), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above theground or water, or 150 m (500 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 m(500 ft) from the aircraft.

Before departing on a cross-country flight, pilots are to calculate a minimum safe altitude forthe intended route. If, during the flight, the weather conditions are such that the minimum safealtitude cannot be maintained in VMC with good ground reference, the flight is to be terminatedand the aircraft landed as soon as practicable.


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3.12 Weather minima for VMCSERA.5001

Weather minima for flight instruction and student solo flights refer to 3.16 on page 3–5 andrefer to 3.17 on page 3–5.

Recovery from stalling (dual training flights) shall be completed by 3000ft.

Recovery from emergency landing (engine failure training) shall be completed by 500ft.

3.13 Navigation Equipment

The PIC shall ensure that before departure the aircraft's navigational equipment is checked forserviceability relevant to the lesson plan and in accordance with the Training program, that thestudent carry with him the necessary navigation means: stopwatch, chart, plotter and etc.).

3.14 Loading

No TMG ATO aircraft is to take-off at a mass greater than the maximum authorized Take-OffMass (MTOM). To achieve this, it may be necessary to reduce the fuel load carried (with dueregard to the fuel required for the flight as detailed in the flight planning requirements atparagraph 3.3 above) or to reduce the payload. In addition, pilots are to ensure that:

– The crew / baggage / ballast distribution results in a C of G position within the flightenvelope (refer to 3.15 on page 3–4);

– A copy of the aircraft's latest Mass and Balance Report is saved in EFB or in flightdocumentation file.

3.15 Weight & Balance

Refer to H36 Dimona AFM Section 6 for detailed instructions.

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If any doubt exists as to the proper distribution of an aircraft's load, a load sheet is to beprepared, in accordance with the instructions in the relevant AFM (FOM), showing bothlongitudinal and lateral center of gravity.

3.16 Weather Minima (Flight Instructors)

Minimum cloud base and visibility for dual training flying:

– In the circuit 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;

– In the Local Flying Area 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;

– For cross-country flights 2000ft AGL/5KM visibility;

Maximum surface wind is 20 knots, crosswind limitation of 15 knots.

3.17 Weather Minima (Students solo)

Minimum cloud base and visibility for solo flights:

– In the circuit 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;

– In the Local Flying Area 2000ft AGL/8KM visibility;

– For cross-country flights 2500ft AGL/8KM visibility;

Maximum surface wind is 20 knots, crosswind limitation of 10 knots.

NOTE: Student weather limits may vary according to experience.

3.18 Training Routes/Areas

3.18.1 Aerodrome

When providing flight training on an aircraft, the TMG ATO shall use aerodromes or operatingsites that have the appropriate facilities and characteristics to allow training of the maneuversrelevant TMG category of aircraft.

The HT is responsible for inspection and acceptance of every aerodrome used for TMG ATOtraining flights.

Acceptance of aerodrome for training flights is documented on Aerodrome ComplianceChecklist (Appendix 9 - refer to 7.9 on page 7–9).

3.18.2 EVAD Aerodrome (Main Training site)

Refer to the AIP Latvia EVAD.

3.18.3 Riga Area Control Centre

Contacts for airspace activation/deactivation purposes:

– +371 6 7300 996 +371 6 7783 762 - Back-up phone

– +371 6 7220 288

– +371 6 7300 652


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– +371 6 7783 769 - Back-up fax EVRRZAMC

– AFS: Email: [email protected]

– www.lgs.lv

The AMC of Latvia is located in the Riga Area Control Center.

Post: AMC Latvia, Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme, Riga International Airport, LV-1053, Riga, Latvia

Phone: +371 6 7300 995

Riga FIS Sector East - 120.225 (Riga Information)

Riga FIS Sector West - 129.4 (Liepaja Information)

3.18.4 EERI Aerodrome (Main Training site)

Refer to AIP Estonia.

3.18.5 Tallinn Area Control Centre

Contacts for airspace activation/deactivation purposes:

– +372 625 829 (Tallinn Briefing, File the FPL);

– www.aim.eans.ee (Self Briefing);

– +372 625 8254 (Tallinn ACC, Closing FPL after landing);

– +372 730 9211 (Tartu Briefing);

– Ridali Radio 125,0;

– Tallinn Control (South) 127,175;

– Tartu Tower 133,9.

3.19 Taxiing Procedures

The H36 Dimona will normally be parked on tarmac or grass as arranged by flight instructor;

After each flight the PIC is responsible for leaving the aircraft with brakes on and tied downwhen on the grass parking area;

Taxiing will comply with ATC instructions and traffic patterns;

Taxiing should be at little more than a 'fast walking pace;

For self-announced - uncontrolled aerodromes as Adaži use good look out and caution duringmaneuvering and taxi procedures. The same for other aerodromes, including controlled ones.

3.20 Circuit

Circuit height/altitude for fixed wing standard operations is 1000ft.

All pilots are required to transmit blind the following information: make a mandatory 'downwind'call and a 'final' call:

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Flight above Adaži City is not permitted unless at 1000ft AAL or above, with regards toavoidance areas & noise complaint spots.

3.21 Local Flying Area

When aircraft is conducting VFR flights within traffic information area (TIA) and trafficinformation zones (TIZ), communication procedures according to AFIS regulations shall becarried out.

For VFR flights within uncontrolled airspace frequency:

– 123.950 MHz within Adazi airspace, and

– 125.000 Mhz within Ridali airspace,

should be used as common advisory frequency (CTAF) by the pilots for self-announcing oftheir positions and intentions in the blind or for air-air communication in order to exchange withinformation.

An aircraft conducting VFR flights within uncontrolled airspace may receive the necessaryinformation by establishing two-way radio communication with corresponding sector of CTA orrespective FIS.

For VFR flights within ATZ, a pilot should monitor continuously air-air communication onfrequency 123.950/125.000 MHz at least 10 minutes before arrival at ATZ located aerodromeor crossing in order to be informed about the air traffic situation and transmit blind the followinginformation:

3.22 Inbound traffic

Pilot shall report:

– Altitude, location of aircraft and further intentions - 3 minutes before entering thetraffic circle or 10 km (5 NM) from the aerodrome.

– RWY to be used for landing;

– Entering traffic pattern and altitude (downwind, base legs and final);

– Vacating the RWY.

3.23 Outbound traffic:

Pilot shall report:

– Intentions for departure;

– RWY to be used for take-off;

– Intended flight direction and altitude or circling.

3.24 Standard Cross-Country Routes

– EVAD - EVCA(40 NM, Time 00:25)


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– EVAD - EVRA(15 NM, Time 00:11)

– EVAD - EVVA(40 NM, Time 00:25)

– EVAD - EVLA(115NM, Time 01:15)

– EVAD - EERI(100 NM, Time 01:15)

– EVAD - EETN(140 NM, Time 01:20)

– EVAD - EETU(100 NM, Time 01:15)

– EVAD - EEPU(80 NM, Time 00:45)

– EVAD - EYSA(80 NM, Time 00:45)

– EVAD - EYPI(80 NM, Time 00:45)

– EVAD - EYPA(125 nm, Time 01:30)

NOTE: Any route change shall be approved by HT or instructor.

3.25 NAVIGATION LOG (EFB)

3.26 Navigation Log (Manual)

For Navigation log see Appendix 13 (refer to 7.13 on page 7–13) The Step by step guide forfilling Navigation Log is on opposite side of Navigation Log.


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3.27 Restricted and Prohibited Areas

For the detailed information regarding prohibited and danger or temporary aerospace within 50nm of base aerodrome, alternative base aerodromes or any other airspace restrictions consultlatest AIP of Latvia or AIP of Estonia and current NOTAMs (available online or on ApplicationSkyDemon.aero for VFR flight-planning).

In EVAD local flying area are the following Restricted and Prohibited Areas:

– EVR2 (Presidential Palace)

– EVR5 (Kadaga)

– EVP1 (Incukalns)

In EERI local flying area are the following Restricted and Prohibited Areas:

– EED18 (SFC - 2400 FT AMSL);

– EED3 (SFC - 2300 FT AMSL);

– EED4 (SFC - 9200 FT AMSL).


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3.28 Circuit Re-joins Procedures

Both aerodromes (EVAD, EERI) are using standard Circuit Re-join Procedures.

In diagram you can see joining variations for runway 33:

– Strait in to downwind;

– Join downwind at 45* (degrees);

– Join base leg;

– Join downwind from upwind side.

Aerodrome specifications can be found in eAIP (http://ais.lgs.lv/ or http://eaip.eans.ee/) underPart 3, section AD 2.


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3.29 After Flight Procedures

If landing completed at regulated airport follow ATC instructions through taxiing routes and tospecified parking areas.

Fuelling will be carried out in the area pre-determined on the Daily Briefing

Securing the aircraft is the Pilot's in Command responsibility.


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CHAPTER 4PERSONNEL TRAINING

CHAPTER 4 PERSONNEL TRAINING

4.1 Responsibilities, objectives and documentation

The TMG ATO AM is responsible to provide a number of qualified and competent instructorsappropriate to the size and scope of the intended training operations. Instructors shall holdappropriate licenses, certificates, qualifications and ratings or authorizations as deemednecessary by the LV CAA.

At the beginning of TMG ATO training activities the AM is also performing the duties of HT.

The TMG ATO HT is responsible that instructors shall undergo initial training and recurrenttraining at intervals in accordance with Part-FCL, Subpart J, Section 1 and 2 respectiverequirements, as well as update training relevant to the most recent technology and trainingmethodologies (as an example - Electronic flight bag (EFB)) appropriate to the competenciesfor TMG rating.

The main objective of Initial training, Refresher training (comparing summer and winter Seasontraining), standardization training is improvement and development of theoretical knowledge,flying techniques and training procedures according to Part-FCL established standards.

Skill tests results and recommendations of the LV CAA examiners, participation of all FI andthe HT in the annual Flight instructor seminar is an efficient complementary source forimplementation of good practices and further development of training standards.

Every session of ground training has to be documented by the HT or appointed qualifiedinstructor in the Standardization Training form (Appendix 14 - refer to 7.14 on page 7–15).

4.2 Initial / Conversion Training

Before commencing instructional duties with TMG ATO all instructors are to sign a Contract/Agreement between themselves and TMG ATO (Supplement 7). This Contract or Agreementstates the instructor's obligations and those of TMG ATO.

The employed FI are to complete initial training conducted by the HT and to sign the SignatureSheet (Appendix 1 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1) that they have studied (by self-study) andunderstood the following documents:

– TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM);

– TMG ATO Training Manual (TM);

– Aircraft Flight Manual - H36 DIMONA and

In process of ground training and oral examination reflected in TMG ATO StandardizationTraining form (Appendix 14 - refer to 7.14 on page 7–15), conducted by the HT/CMMinstructors conform that they:

– Have studied and understood the TMG ATO safety policy;

– Have received instructions how to cover changes in publications and associatedprocedures, etc.;

– Have received Emergency and Safety training;

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– Have received a Local area familiarization/standardization training and check.

For FI(A) without TMG rating, it is mandatory:

– To complete TMG class rating training program;

– To complete 12 hrs. flight experience on TMG, including flight hrs. according to TMGtraining program and 1hr standardization training flights with HT.

TMG is a new aircraft type in Latvia, and TMG ATO may apply to LV CAA for Special conditionsfor FI general prerequisites and requirements in accordance with FCL 900(b)(1).

After completion the TMG Training program and the initial/conversion training program theFI(A) who had demonstrated the required knowledge and skills, possess the TMG ATOCertificate can be recommended by the HT to LV CAA for FI(TMG) Authorization which validityshall not exceed 1 year.

4.3 Refresher Training

It is the HT responsibility for scheduling each FI for recurrent refresher ground training at leastonce every 12 calendar months. If the training is conducted within 3 calendar months prior tothe expiry of the 12 calendar months' period, the next refresher ground training must becompleted within 12 calendar months of the original expiry date of the previous refresherground training.

Refresher training in TMG ATO comprises:

Seasonal (winter and summer) ground training:

– aircraft systems and aerodynamics;

– operational procedures and requirements;

– accident/incident and occurrence review;

– emergency and safety equipment;

– CRM and TEM

– Participation in annual instructor/examiner seminars;

Ground training shall be documented in the Standardization training form (Appendix 14).Ground and refresher training shall be verified by the HT or responsible instructor by an oralexamination at the end of training session.

The following items of CRM training shall be reviewed during every 3 years' period:

– Human error and reliability, error chain, error prevention and detection, TEM;

– TMG ATO safety culture, SOP s, organizational factors;

– Stress, stress management fatigue and vigilance;

– Situation awareness, workload management;

– Decision making;

– Communication inside and outside the cockpit;

– Additional areas, which warrant extra attention in relation with the flight safety.

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Upon completion of the recurrent refresher ground training each FI shall:

– Know the revisions in standards as laid down by TMG ATO if applicable,

– Be familiar with revisions of the OM, TM, AFM,

– Be familiar with changes of the TMG ATO structure and philosophy, if applicable,

– Be able to apply single pilot CRM and TEM,

– Apply summarized renewed good seasonal (winter or summer) practice.

4.4 Standardization Training

Despite instructors' best intentions and qualifications, the risk of non-standardized delivery oftraining and decrease in the level of service provided to the TMG ATO students has to bemitigated by the systematic HT and CMM oversight of every training process and procedure

Standardization meetings will be held at the HT request at least 2 times per year (before winterand summer seasons) and documented in the form of Management Meeting (Appendix 4).

HT shall make the standardization training flights with FI when:

– New aircraft type or variant;

– FI joining to TMG ATO;

– If FI does not have within proceeding 90 days 3 take-off and landings with TMG ATOaircraft;

– New aircraft equipment;

– New training methodology;

HT has a rights to make standardizations flights, if he deems to do so.

Standardization training is to be documented in TMG ATO Standardization Training Form(Appendix 14).

4.5 Proficiency Checks (PC)

PC - demonstration of skill to revalidate or renew ratings, and including such oral examinationas may be required (FCL.010).

TMG ATO instructor's single-pilot single-engine class rating period of validity is 2 years(FCL.740(a)), and, according to FCL.740A(b)(1), he can revalidate this rating through PCeither on airplane or on TMG if in compliance with respective FCL requirements.

TMG ATO instructor's PC (assessment of competence) shall be conducted according FCL.940requirements for at least each alternate subsequent revalidation.

Results of all proficiency checks shall be recorded by examiner on respective Forms, approvedand published by LV CAA (see: www.caa.lv - Forms). Copies of filled out PC forms shall bekept in Instructor's file.

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4.6 Upgrading Training (Reserved)

4.7 ATO Personnel Standards Evaluation

Standard evaluation is given by the HT in TMG ATO Personnel standardization meetings inorder to give feedback on instructional technique and standardization points.

Training standards as a rule are evaluated also on monthly TMG ATO Management meetingsthat is reflected in respective Meetings' Protocols (Appendix 4).


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CHAPTER 5COMPLIANCE MONITORING

CHAPTER 5 COMPLIANCE MONITORINGThis Part follows the format of compliance monitoring system detailed in AMC1 ORA.GEN.200 (c).

5.1 Terminology

Audit

– A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence andevaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are compliedwith.

Corrective action

– Corrective actions are steps that are taken to remove the causes of an existingnonconformity or undesirable situation. The corrective action process is designed toprevent the recurrence of nonconformities or undesirable situations. It tries to makesure that existing nonconformities and situations don't happen again. It tries toprevent recurrence by eliminating causes. Corrective actions address actualproblems. Because of this, the corrective action process can be thought of as aproblem solving process.

Inspection

– An independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgementaccompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verifycompliance with applicable requirements.

Non compliance

– Failure to meet regulatory or other. A compliance audit makes findings of non-compliance

Non conformance

– Nonfulfillment of a requirement. Non-conformity or non-conformances are anydeviations from established procedures, programs and other arrangements related tothe ATO. They may include non-compliances to regulations, but not all non-compliances are necessarily non-conformances.

Observation

– An observation indicates that a situation has been discovered during an auditwarranting clarification or further investigation in order to improve the overall statusand effectiveness of the ATO. Observations do not involve situations where there isdirect evidence indicating nonconformance. Observations may signal the potential fora future nonconformity.

Preventive action

– Preventive actions are steps that are taken to remove the causes of potentialnonconformities or potential situations that are undesirable. The preventive actionprocess is designed to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities or situations that donot yet exist. It tries to prevent occurrence by eliminating causes.

– While corrective actions prevent recurrence, preventive actions prevent occurrence.Both types of actions are intended to prevent nonconformities.


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– Preventive actions address potential problems, ones that haven't yet occurred. Ingeneral, the preventive action process can be thought of as a risk analysis process.

Root cause

– Initiating cause of either condition or causal chain that leads to an outcome or effectnon-compliance.

5.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING - GENERAL

The implementation and use of a compliance monitoring function shall enable the TMG ATOorganization to monitor compliance with the relevant requirements applicable to the activitiesconducted:

– Privileges of the organization;

– Manuals, logs and records;

– Training standards;

– Management system procedures;

To ensure that the organization continues to meet the relevant the requirements thecompliance monitoring manager (CMM) is designated. The role of the compliance monitoringmanager is to ensure that the activities of the organization are monitored for compliance withthe applicable regulatory requirements, and any additional requirements as established by theTMG ATO Manuals, and that these activities are being carried out properly under thesupervision of the designated responsible for a functional area person.

The CMM is responsible for ensuring that the compliance monitoring programme reflected inAudit Checklist (Appendix 15) and Internal audit schedule (Appendix 16) is properlyimplemented, maintained and continually reviewed and improved.

The compliance monitoring manager:

– has direct access to the AM;

– is ultimately responsible to the AM;

– has to be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriateexperience related to the activities of the organization; including knowledge andexperience in compliance monitoring; and

– have access to all parts of the organization. and as necessary, any contractedorganization.

– in the non-complex organization as TMG ATO all audits and inspections will beperformed by the CMM himself.

5.3 Compliance Monitoring Manager Responsibilities

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5.4 Audits

5.4.1 Internal audits

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed toadd value and improve TMG ATO operations. It helps the TMG ATO accomplish its objectivesby bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness oftraining, risk management, control and governance processes.

Internal audits are planned by CMM and results to be reported to Accountable Manager forcorrective action (Appendix18 and Appendix 19).

5.4.2 External audits

The main external auditor for TMG ATO is the LV CAA.

Where another external auditors are to be used, the Compliance Monitoring Manager must,prior to their conducting any audits, ensure that the TMG ATO retains a copy of documentaryevidence that those auditors have knowledge and experience in Compliance monitoring(including with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 (as amended)), and specificallywith the activities conducted by the TMG ATO.

5.5 Contracted activities

Responsibility of CMM is check:

– New providers have been assessed prior to the establishment of any contract;

– For existing providers approved for such activities: check the authorization andapproval status of the contracted organization;

– For existing providers not approved for such activities: check that service providedconfirms to the applicable requirements of this Part.

(refer to 1.9 on page 1–11)

5.6 Compliance Monitoring Program

5.6.1 Audit Schedule

Before starting of training activities the TMG ATO management team (HT, CMM) is to carry outcomplete operational readiness audit according to Checklist (Appendix15).

Pending on the Internal Audit and the LV CAA Certification Audit results the CMM shall prepareif necessary corrections to the designed Compliance Monitoring Program and shall continueon monthly bases inspections and monitoring of TMG ATO main activities:

– Management & Administration

– Aircraft documentation

– Ground & flight training

– Flight documentation

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– Aircraft maintenance/Operations interface

5.6.2 Audit documentation forms

– Audit Schedule - OM (Appendix 16 - refer to 7.16 on page 7–20);

– Audit Plan (example) (Appendix 17 - refer to 7.17 on page 7–21);

– Audit Checklist (ATO) - (Appendix 15 - refer to 7.15 on page 7–16);

– Audit Completion Report - (Appendix 18 - refer to 7.18 on page 7–22);

– Corrective Action Report - (Appendix 19 - refer to 7.19 on page 7–23);

– TMG ATO Customer Feedback form - (Appendix 20 - refer to 7.20 on page 7–25).

5.6.3 Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Monitoring Manager continuously monitor TMG ATO activities (Appendix 16) toensure regulatory compliance which are detailed in the TMG ATO Manuals:

– The Operations Manual;

– The Training Manual.

The Compliance Monitoring Manager will ensure that audits and inspections are scheduled onfrequency (at least monthly during TMG ATO activity periods) to confirm that all proceduresare being continuously complied with in accordance with the relevant Manual's instructions.

5.6.4 Responsibilities

Ultimate responsibility for compliance monitoring rest with the Accountable Manager. Thecompliance monitoring programme is controlled by the CMM who is reporting to theAccountable Manager for:

– Monitoring the TMG ATO's compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements

– Monitoring compliance with the provision of the Operations and Training Manuals

– Ensuring that the Compliance monitoring Programme is properly maintained,continually reviewed, improved and after acceptance on Management Meetingefficiently implemented.

5.6.5 Audit Procedures

The CMM is free to develop his own techniques for conducting audits and inspections thatpromote the free passage of information between the unit that is being audited and the auditorhimself.

The following techniques should be used as guidelines when attempting to conduct aneffective audit:

– Interviews or discussion with personnel

– A review of published documents

– The examination of an adequate sample of records

– The witnessing of the activities which make up the operation

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5.6.6 The Process of Auditing

An audit should be planned with care and methodically carried out. The auditor shall considerthe following points as steps in the process of the audit that will assist in the planning of specificaudits:

– Determine process(s) / procedure to be audited

– Planning and Preparation

– Review documentation relevant to the areas/processes being audited.

– Carry out audit

– Raise audit report

– When the audit is completed the CMM shall discus audit results with audited personbefore reporting findings to the Accountable Manager.

– Closure action

– Verify the effectiveness of the closure action.

After audit CMM shall report (provide) all original audit documents to Accountable manager forassessment.

5.6.7 Follow up and corrective actions procedures - Findings

After the Audit Report has been completed (was it internal or external audit) the CMM willdetermine:

– The root of the finding,

– The corrective action required,

– Who is responsible for carrying out the remedial action,

– The period of time permitted for remedial action to be completed,

– The review date to check that the action has been completed.

– All level 1 findings should be immediately notified to the LV CAA and all necessaryactions for closure immediately be taken.

Each Corrective Action Report shall contain a number compressing the year and referencenumber in the following format:

– DD/MM/YYYY/No XX

The CMM shall monitor the progress of corrective actions and, once complete, shall arrangefor a re-audit of the subject to ensure that taken actions had been successful.

5.6.8 Findings by the Competent Authority

Any findings raised from the LV CAA oversight program will be dealt with in accordance withthe procedure at paragraph 5.6.7 above. The root cause analysis and corrective action planshall be submitted to the LV CAA for approval and corrective action implementationdemonstrated.


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5.7 Compliance Monitoring Records

TMG ATO for Compliance Monitoring Program is using Report Forms and Checklists asprescribed in OM 5.6.2: which are managed and retained by Compliance Monitoring Manager.All documents are to be stored in a secure filing cabinet and retained for a minimum of 5 yearsfrom the date they are generated.

The CMM retains copies of all audit reports, checklists and Corrective Action Plans, for 5 yearsfrom the date that they are generated. Access to these fails have AM, CMM and SM. Alldocuments and records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage,alteration and theft.


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CHAPTER 6SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 6 SAFETY MANAGEMENTORA.GEN.155; ORA.GEN.160; ORA.GEN.200; AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(c)

6.1 Scope

This Part of the Operation Manual is a reference document describing how safety is managedin TMG ATO and any safety measure mandated by LV CAA including airworthiness directives:

– Is the key instrument for communicating the TMG ATO approach to safety to all itspersonnel and customers;

– documents all aspects of safety management, including the safety policy, objectives,and procedures;

– shall be communicated to the LV CAA and may also be communicated to customersand other parties to demonstrate the TMG ATO flight safety willingness andcapability;

– shall be distributed throughout the TMG ATO to ensure that all personnel are fullyaware of the organization safety system, that:• safety is a central component in our management system;• that safety is accounted for in all decisions and actions taken by everybody in the

TMG ATO;• the needs, requirements and expectations of customers and other parties are

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6.2 Safety PolicyORA.GEN.200 (a),(b)

Safety is the first priority in all TMG ATO activities. We are committed to develop, implementand improve appropriate strategies, management and procedures to ensure that all ouraviation activities whether using in house performance meet national and internationalstandards.

All trainings conducted at TMG ATO shall be done at the highest safety standards, complyingwith all applicable legal requirements, consider best practices and provide appropriateresources.

No training or customer is so important as to require deviation from safety policies, proceduresand standards. Safe operations are always the priority in every training we undertake. Our goalis to create a safe work and flight environment where safety is a way of thinking for all ourinstructors and students.

We shall maintain an active safety management system integrated into the daily trainingactivities to prevent aviation accidents and incidents. We support the open sharing ofinformation on all safety issues and encourage all employees and students to report significanterrors, safety hazards or concerns. Safety reporting and internal investigations are to improvesafety, not to apportion blame to individuals.

We shall continually improve our safety performance through continuous monitoring andmeasurement, and regular review and adjustment of safety objectives and targets, and diligentachievement of these;

Safety is a key principle of TMG ATO. Ultimate responsibility for safety within the organizationrests with me - the Accountable Manager. However, it is the responsibility of each and everyemployee to ensure that our operations are conducted with the highest degree of safety. Everyemployee, student or service provider shall comply with the TMG ATO Safety Policy.

Accountable Manager:

Andris Vicinskis____________________Date: _____________


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6.3 Key Safety Personnel

The key Management personnel for flight safety oversight are: the AM, HT, SM and CMM (OMfrom 1.4.1 to 1.4.5). Flight instructors are considered in TMG ATO also as Key Personnel forflight safety

6.4 Safety Responsibilities

The safety responsibilities of key Management personnel are detailed in OM 1.4.

6.5 Safety Documentation Control

Safety related documentation forms and other safety related records are controlled by SM.After safety reporting process is completed a system of record-keeping shall allow adequatestorage at secure box at TMG ATO base aerodrome and reliable traceability of all activitiesdeveloped,

Safety related documentation forms and records shall be retained for a minimum of 5 yearsfrom the date that they are generated.

6.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Management

6.6.1 Hazard Identification

The hazard identification process is the formal mean of collecting, recording, analyzing, actingon and generating feedback about hazards that affect the safety of the TMG ATO's operationalactivities. Hazard identification and assessment is an on-going process that is managed by theSM utilizing Hazard Identification and Assessment Checklist (Appendix 21), Occurrence &Hazard Identification Report (Appendix 22).

Hazard identification and assessment is the one of most important issue for ManagementMeetings, as well as constant subject for TMG ATO personnel training in the field of flightsafety management system.

6.6.2 Risk Assessment

The purpose of the risk assessment process is to allow the TMG ATO management to assessthe level of risk associated with the identified hazards in terms of the potential harm. Risks areassessed in terms of severity and likelihood and a simple risk assessment matrix is used todetermine the overall level of risk.

Risk assessment is conducted on Management Meetings and recorded by SM (Appendix 21,22 and 23). If necessary, safety measures shall be reflected and are to be implementedaccording to the Risk Assessment Report (Appendix 23).

6.6.3 Risk Severity

The severity of risk (hazard) shall be determined taking into account any mitigation measuresthat may already be in place. Severity should be assessed in terms of the worst possiblerealistic scenario.


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Risk severity is to be defined in accordance with the following table.

6.6.4 Risk Likelihood

The likelihood of an individual risk will be determined taking into account any mitigationmeasures that may already be in place. Determination of likelihood is not an exact science butrelies on a logical, common sense analysis of the risk to arrive at a reasonable answer.

Risk likelihood should be defined in accordance with the following table:

6.6.5 Tolerability

When severity and likelihood have been defined, the tolerability of the risk can be determined.Tolerability is defined as either acceptable, to be reviewed or unacceptable allowing a suitablerisk mitigation strategy to be developed if required.

Definitions of tolerability levels are as follows:


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6.6.6 Risk Tolerability Matrix

The tolerability of an individual risk is determined by use of the following Risk TolerabilityMatrix:

6.6.7 Risk Mitigation

If the level of risk falls into the unacceptable or review categories, mitigation measures shall berequired to reduce the risk to a level as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).

Mitigation measures shall be determined by the SM, in consultation with the AM and CMM.When measures are implemented to mitigate the severity and/or likelihood of a risk, a furtherassessment of tolerability by the SM will be conducted, using the Risk Tolerability Matrix.

Mitigation of risk will be implemented by respective responsible person under the SM oversightand is to be documented in the Risk Assessment Report (Appendix 23).


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6.6.8 Hazard Log

The Safety Manager shall maintain a Hazard Log (Appendix 21, 22 and 23) where anyidentified safety hazards, risk assessments, mitigation measures and subsequent follow-upactions and a re-assessment are to be documented.

The Hazard Log shall be reviewed regularly by the SM, AM and CMM on monthly ManagementMeetings to verify if mitigation measures have been implemented and to assess whether theyhave achieved the desired outcome.

6.7 Safety Assurance and Safety Performance Monitoring

The SM monitors the performance and effectiveness of the TMG ATO Safety ManagementSystem to ensure that the hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation process isbeing implemented on regular bases and continuous flight safety improvement isdemonstrated (refer to 6.8.1 on page 6–7 and refer to 6.8.2 on page 6–7).

The TMG ATO Safety performance shall be analysed and reported regularly by the SM, onmonthly Management Meetings. International and LV CAA recommendations will beconsidered on Management Meetings.

6.7.1 Safety Performance Indicators

In order to manage safety performance effectively, SM shall use a number of SafetyPerformance Indicators (SPIs) to measure performance of the system as listed below:

– Number of reportable accidents/incidents involving TMG ATO aircraft

– Number of flight operations occurrences

– Number of ground operations occurrences

– Number of engineering occurrences

– Number of injuries to the TMG ATO's staff, members and guests

– Number of non-compliances with operating standards

– Number of non-compliances with legislative requirements (e.g. Part-FCL. Part-ORA,etc.)

SPIs are reflected in the form of Appendix 24, created for 12-month period from the TMG ATOstarting training activities and should be modified by getting experience.

6.7.2 Safety Data

To assist in the performance management process, safety data may be gathered from:

– Incident reports;

– Hazard Identification Form;

– Bird strike Reports;

– Audit findings;

– Compliance inspections;

– EASA/NTSB reports;

– Customer/contractor surveys.


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6.8 Safety Risk Management

6.8.1 Safety Risk Management tools

The primary sources for Safety Risk Management monitoring for TMG ATO organization is:

– Internal Safety Reports. (Appendix 27);

– Occurrence Reports;

– Hazard Checklists (Appendix 21 and 22);

– Risk Assessment (Appendix 23);

– Safety Performance Indicators (Appendix 24).

6.8.2 Safety risks related to a change

Every issue that requires for any change in the TMG ATO activities has to be carefullydiscussed on Management Meeting before decision regarding a change implementation ismade.

Procedures for managing change include:

– Risk assessment;

– Identification of the goals and objectives and nature of the proposed change;

– Identification of operational procedures;

– Analysis of changes in location, equipment or operating conditions

– Ensuring that all personnel are aware of and understand changes;

– Ensuring that changes are approved by the TMG ATO management and the LV CAA;

The responsibility for reviewing, evaluating and recording the potential safety hazards from thechange or its implementation.

The AM is responsible for implementation of any changes recommended by the managementand for ensuring that any relevant safety activities are shared as widely as possible, both withinthe TMG ATO and with other related organizations;

Management of change procedure has to be documented (Appendix 25) and managed by theHT.

6.9 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

The aim of this Emergency Response Planning (ERP) is to:

– highlight the policies and procedures to be implemented in case of a crisis;

– communicate relevant information to employees of the organization and members ofthe public.

The ERP is designed to cover crisis situations which cannot specifically or precisely bedefined. An organisational framework of the actions and policies required to be implementedis presented. However, it is unlikely that an actual emergency situation will adapt to a preciseframework. Adaptability and flexibility should therefore be demonstrated in the handling ofsuch events.


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The following events may result in a crisis situation and activate the Emergency ResponsePlan:

– Aviation accident/Serious incident

– Disaster in the premises: fire, explosion, pollution, flood

– Loss of the working resource: workshop, offices, hangar, aircraft

– Impacts of a disaster within the vicinity of the establishment

– Climatic event: snow, storm, flood, lightning

– Natural disaster: earthquake, volcanic eruption

– Food poisoning, epidemic

– Death, suicide at the workplace

– Multiple victims connected to a disaster, illness or contagion

– Accident to the public transportation of the personnel

– Social movements: strike, blocking of the accesses

– Internal or external threat: attack, bomb alert, sabotage, terrorism,

– Loss of energy: electricity, gas

– Loss of communication means: internet, landlines or mobile telephones

– Major media event

– Accident during missions: business trip, abroad.

6.9.1 ERP CHECK LIST

Inform Accountable Manager, Safety Manager.

Accountable or Safety Manager:

– Notify appropriate Authority.

– Obtain an accurate report of medical conditions for each individual.

– Inform the owner of the aircraft.

– Obtain next-of-kin phone numbers person(s) involved

– Consider to notify the family members or next-of-kin.

– Be prepared with a statement for the media:• state only the facts,• never speculate as to the possible cause of the incident/accident,• defer determination of probable cause to the investigative authorities.

Any person who witnesses an accidents:

– Inform Accountable Manager, Safety Manager

– Alert the emergency services (where appropriate)'

– Protect any victims/casualties,

– Where qualified, apply basic first aid while awaiting the arrival of the emergencyservices.


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It is important that each employee of the TMG ATO knows both the on-call and emergencynumbers.

Refer also to Appendix 28 of this manual.

6.9.2 Reaction to an Emergency Call

Whenever the TMG ATO is made aware of an accident or incident, the person or departmentthat receives the alert must endeavour to establish the following information points:

– Date and time of the call.

– Name and contact details of the informant.

– Establish the authenticity of the call (where possible).

– In the event that the call is made anonymously, try and obtain information concerningthe other party and their position. (where possible, try to record the conversation andlisten to background noise).

– If the call is being made from overseas, check the location of the call with theembassy of the country in question.

– Initiate the alert process both in-house and externally.

6.9.3 Emergency Numbers

The direct contact details for the members of the Crisis Management Team and theEmergency Services must be readily accessible and up to date.

In-house

1. Accountable Manager (or deputy):

+371 292 59085

2. Safety Manager:

+371 292 59085

Externally

1. The Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre (ARCC) (in the event of an aircraft accidentor aircraft overdue)

+371 67075616

+371 67075718

+881651461153 (satellite)

2. Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau

Phone: +371 67288140

E-mail: [email protected]

3. The Air Traffic Control Centre (Briefing)

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4. The Maritime or Coast Guard Service (in the case where the aircraft has been engaged inover water operations).

+371 67686271

5. Emergency Medical Services.

113

6. Emergency Service (Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade (International in EU))

112

6.10 Internal Reporting and Investigation

Internal reporting is reporting of an unsafe situation. All potentially hazardous situations shallbe reported to the Safety Manager either verbally or using Internal Safety Report Form(Appendix 27)

6.10.1 Internal safety investigations

The scope of internal safety investigations should extend beyond the scope of occurrencesrequired to be reported to the LV CAA. The investigation should seek to determine not only theimmediate causes, but also the underlying causes and inadequacies in the safetymanagement system.

As soon as a notification of hazardous situation is received, it is the duty of the SM to ensurethat all relevant documents are gathered and made available for reference. This list is notexhaustive, but will typically include, as appropriate:

– The Internal Safety Report Form (Appendix 27) if applicable;

– Copy of ESAA Occurrence Report (If applicable);

– Crew statements;

– Crew license details and training records;

– Witness statements;

– Photographs;

– Flight documentation (navigation log, weight and balance information etc.);

– Operating / maintenance Manuals and checklists.

Every effort shall be made to understand why the unsafe happened and to this end it isimportant to establish the facts and avoid speculations. Investigation results should beprovided to reporter either verbally or in writing.

6.11 Immediate reaction to safety problem

The TMG ATO shall implement any safety measures mandated by the LV CAA in accordancewith ARA.GEN.135(c), and any relevant mandatory safety information issued by the EASA,including airworthiness directives.

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information for TMG ATO staff, prepares the information to place on information board, makesthe new procedure to implement the safety measures if necessary.

These new procedures shall be approved on TMG ATO Management Meeting before to bepublished as Temporary revisions for the Manual and managed as procedure in OM 0.9. TheLV CAA has to be informed about TMG ATO activities accordingly.

6.12 Continuous Safety Performance Improvement

The TMG ATO shall continuously seek to improve its safety performance. Continuousimprovement of safety performance is to be achieved through:

– proactive and reactive evaluations of facilities, equipment, documentation andprocedures through safety audits and surveys;

– proactive evaluation of each individuals' performance to verify the fulfilment of theirsafety responsibilities;

– a reactive evaluation in order to verify the effectiveness of the system for control andmitigation of risk,

– implementation of the best international experience and practice.

Safety management procedures and processes shall be priority issue for the TMG ATOmonthly management meeting agenda.

6.13 Methods of Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement of safety management to be achieved through systematic evaluationon Management Meetings the following:

– Assessment of how the safety management processes are functioning;

– Identification and analysis of possible issues/challenges associated with the runningof the processes;

– Implementing changes aimed at improving the processes;

– Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of all risk mitigation actions.

6.14 Reporting

The SM is to provide an annual report to the AM on safety performance (how well safety ismanaged) and on the processes (how effectively safety management works), the stage ofimplementation, any issues/challenges and any proposals for improvement. The report shallinclude a comparison with the levels achieved in previous 12 months.

The LV CAA has to be informed about TMG ATO safety activities accordingly.

6.15 Safety Promotion

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are key players in safety and that everyone, therefore, contributes to effective safetymanagement.

It is the responsibility of each manager to demonstrate his/her commitment to safety, topromote safety in everyday activities and to lead by example.

Training and effective communication on safety are two important processes supporting safetypromotion.

Every TMG ATO staff member has to behave himself as voluntary safety inspector.

6.16 Training

The SM is responsible for safety training and communication inside the TMG ATO.

Each instructor is responsible for communicating on safety issues in everyday activities withstudents, involving them in-to safety promotion also.

All personnel must receive safety training appropriate for their safety responsibilities at leastonce per year. Safety training can be as independent course or integrated in initial/conversion,standardization or refresher trainings.

All the TMG ATO personnel receive safety training before starting TMG ATO operations andrefresher training semi-annually afterwards as appropriate for their safety responsibilities. TheSM maintains records of all safety training provided.

All personnel receive training to maintain their competences. This includes refresher training,notification of any changes to applicable regulations and rules, TMG ATO procedures, andsafety-relevant technical matters.

The following table shows the safety training given to TMG ATO employees. Refer to OMAppendix 26 for documentation.

Contents Training Objectives

Safety PolicyUnderstand the main elements of the Safety Policy.

Organization, roles and responsibilities

Understand the organization, roles and responsibilities concerning the management of safety. Everyone to know his or her own role in the management of safety.

Safety Objectives Understand the TMG ATO safety objectives.

Emergency Response Planning (ERP)

(reinforced through practical simulations)

Understand the various roles and responsibilities in the TMG ATO ERP. Everyone to know his or her own role in the ERP.

Occurrence and hazards reportingKnow the means and procedures for reporting occurrences and hazards.


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Every student before enrolling flying courses must receive classroom safety training. SafetyManager is responsible for keeping adequate records of all safety training provided.

Safety Risk Management (SRM) process including roles and

responsibilities

Understand the Safety Risk Management process. Everyone to know his or her own role in the SRM.

Continuous improvement of safety performance

Understand the principles of continuous improvement of safety performance.

Compliance MonitoringUnderstand the basic principles of Compliance Monitoring.

Responsibility when contracting activities

(Reserved)

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7.1 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO staff)

Appendix 1


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7.2 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO students)

Appendix 2


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7.3 Application Form for an ATO Certificate

Appendix 3


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7.4 Meeting Minutes Form

Appendix 4


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7.5 Instructor Acceptance Certificate

Appendix 5


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7.6 Student Application

Appendix 6


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7.7 Student Suspension

Appendix 7


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7.8 Aircraft Acceptance Certificate

Appendix 8


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7.9 Aerodrome Compliance Checklist

Appendix 9


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7.10 Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist

Appendix 10

Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist

H36 AFM Chapter 4.4


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7.11 H36 Dimona Normal and Emergency Checklists

Appendix11

Normal Checklist and Emergency Checklist

H36 AFM Chapter 3


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7.12 Certificate Release to Service

Appendix 12


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7.13 Navigation Log

Appendix 13

Navigation Log


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7.14 TMG ATO Standardization Training

Appendix 14

TMG ATO Standardization Training

YEAR _______


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7.15 Audit Checklist

Appendix 15

Audit Checklist (TMG ATO)


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7.16 TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule

Appendix 16

TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule


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7.17 Audit plan (example)

Appendix 17

AUDIT PLAN (example)


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7.18 Audit Completion Report

Appendix 18


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7.19 Corrective Action Report

Appendix 19

Corrective Action Report


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7.20 TMG ATO Customer Feedback

Appendix 20

TMG ATO Customer Feedback


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7.21 Risk Register & Hazard Identification Checklist

Appendix 21


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7.22 Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report

Appendix 22

Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report


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7.23 Risk Assessment Report

Appendix 23

Risk Assessment Report


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7.24 Safety Performance Indicators

Appendix 24

Safety Performance Indicators


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7.25 Change of Management

Appendix 25

Change of Management Record


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7.26 SMS Training Record Form

Appendix 26

SMS Training Record


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7.27 Internal Safety Report

Appendix 27

Internal Safety Report


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7.28 Actions in case of Accident or Incident

Appendix 28


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7.29 List of Instructor‘s Licenses and Certificates and their expiry dates

Appendix 29


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7.30 List of Accidents/Incidents and Occurrences form

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