2021 Pilot's Handbook
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Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Pilot Handbook 2021 saskatchewan.ca/spsa Introduction This handbook is dedicated to the flight crews and government employees over the years that have endeavoured to ensure the safe operation of aircraft in service to the government and people of Saskatchewan. Pilot Handbook Page 2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Preamble ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 OPERATIONS & SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Pilot Responsibilies ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Aircraft On Spec For Wildfire .................................................................................................................................................. 6 Alert System – Alert Status ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Flight Watch & Flight Following .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Wildfire Dispatch System ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Loaded Patrols ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Air Traffic Coordination & Fire Airspace (NOTAMS) ............................................................................................................. 10 Coordination of Aerial Operations on Fires .......................................................................................................................... 14 Radio/Navigation Procedures ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Pilot Flight Hours & Duty Times ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Accommodation .................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Refueling ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Specialty Operations ............................................................................................................................................................. 23 Southend Settlement – Landing & Takeoff Restrictions ....................................................................................................... 27 Prince Albert National Park ................................................................................................................................................... 27 Restricted & Alert Airspace ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Toxic Smoke & Fumes ........................................................................................................................................................... 30 Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency – Safety ....................................................................................................................... 31 SPSA & Ministry Of Environment – Safe Work Procedures .................................................................................................. 31 SPSA Specialty Manuals ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Aviation Emergency Response Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Incident & Accident Reporting .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Pilot AND Air Carrier Evaluations .......................................................................................................................................... 34 ADMINISTRATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Basis For Hire ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Annual Aircraft Checks & Pilot Information Forms ............................................................................................................... 35 Long Term Contracts ............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Short Term Contracts ............................................................................................................................................................ 36 Flight Authorizations ............................................................................................................................................................. 37 Termination .......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 SK Daily Flight Reports .......................................................................................................................................................... 37 Fees & Aircrew Expenses ...................................................................................................................................................... 40 Signatures ............................................................................................................................................................................. 40 Air Carrier Invoicing .............................................................................................................................................................. 41 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Radio Channels & Frequencies ............................................................................................................................................. 44 Glossary Of Fire Terminology ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Weights Of Common Fire Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 51 Military Fire Grids ................................................................................................................................................................. 52 GPS References ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Daily Situation Map ............................................................................................................................................................... 57 Forms .................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Pilot Handbook Page 3 PREAMBLE This handbook has been prepared to give the pilot who is working for the Saskatchewan government performing Air Taxi or Aerial Work the information to complete flight assignments in a safe, efficient and effective manner. This following should be carried by pilots flying aircraft contracted by the government. • Radio Frequency Reference Card • Current Aviation Services “Call When Needed” Agreement More information on the Wildfire program is available on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency website http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/wildfire-in-saskatchewan This includes wildfire area maps and current wildfire conditions & activity. These documents outline mandatory requirements, recommended best practices and general information for government flight operations. Individual agency, ministry, and branch policies and directives for specialty operations shall be adhered to. These include: hover emplane/deplane, aerial ignition, external loads, water bucketing, low level surveys, and night surveillance. Before engaging in these operations, the pilot shall acquaint her/himself with the applicable specific requirements. These operating procedures