WT Flyers, Inc.
Standard Operating Procedures
April, 2024 revision 1.05
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I.INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 1.01CLUB OVERVIEW AND PHILOSOPHY ....................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 1.02PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................................... 1
ARTICLE II.ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 2.01APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2.02MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2.03DUES AND PAYMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 2.04RESIGNING FROM THE CLUB .................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 2.05EXPULSION FROM THE CLUB .................................................................................................................. 3
SECTION 2.06MEMBER GROUNDING ........................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2.07GENERAL RULES AND MEMBER OBLIGATIONS ....................................................................................... 3
Section 2.08 Instructor Responsibilities and Obligations………………………………………………………………………
ARTICLE III.AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 3.01FLIGHT ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 3.02GROUND HANDLING .............................................................................................................................. 5
SECTION 3.03FLIGHT LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 5
SECTION 3.04AUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 3.05RESPONSIBILITY FOR AIRCRAFT .............................................................................................................. 7
SECTION 3.06ACCIDENT/INCIDENT POLICY .................................................................................................................. 8
SECTION 3.07SCHEDULING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3.08FUELING THE AIRCRAFT .......................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3.09OPERATIONAL COSTS ............................................................................................................................. 9
ARTICLE IV.RIVER FALLS HANGAR OPERATIONS ................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4.01HANGAR ACCESS & SECURITY............................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4.02HANGAR DOOR OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4.03HANGAR DOOR DAMAGE ..................................................................................................................... 10
ARTICLE V.AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 5.01SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................. 12
SECTION 5.02UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE VI.INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 13
ARTICLE VII.CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS .......................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 7.01PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 7.02REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................... 14
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I INTRODUCTION I.01 CLUB OVERVIEW AND PHILOSOPHY
I.01.a WT Flyers, Inc. (hereafter referred to as The Club) was incorporated in 2020 as a not-for-profit entity organized for the express purpose of providing its members with aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment only. It consists of a group of friendly people who enjoy flying and being associated with other people who have a similar interest.
I.01.b We believe it is important to continually acquire the knowledge, develop the skills, and reaffirm the attitudes required in maintaining safe flying proficiency. We feel this is absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of our passengers and to protect the equipment we use.
I.01.c All members are encouraged to consider the equipment as their personal aircraft and to use it accordingly. (Members who adopt a "renter" attitude do not remain members very long.) We desire to keep the cost of flying as low as possible while still maintaining safe equipment and the financial health of The Club on a longterm basis.
I.02 PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
I.02.a The Club is governed by two documents: The Club’s Bylaws and The Club’s Standard Operating Procedures (hereafter referred to as SOPs). These SOPs define the day-to-day operations which members are expected to follow. Members are expected to follow both the Bylaws and these SOPs.
I.02.b The purpose of these SOPs is to ensure (1) the safe operation of The Club aircraft and (2) fairness to all members in the use of Club aircraft. These procedures are intended as a guide to a minimum standard of courtesy and flying safety and do not excuse or condone any careless, thoughtless, or unsafe procedure or flying practice. Exceptions to these SOPs may be made only by Club approval, as defined by Section 1.02 (c), and in writing. All Club Members are responsible for adhering to these SOPs.
I.02.c Approval of the Club as used in the SOPs shall be defined as an affirmative vote of a majority of the Club members. If the member requests approval under the requirements of these procedures, he or she may not vote.
II ADMINISTRATION II.01 APPLICATION
II.01.a Each person interested in joining The Club must first complete the following before receiving any training, club property, keys or documents.
II.01.a.i Complete the member application.
II.01.a.ii Complete the insurance application and receive approval.
II.01.a.iii Produce a valid state issued driver’s license, pilot license, and medical certificate.
II.01.a.iv Provide proof of renter’s insurance or ability to pay at minimum the insurance policy deductible of the craft flown.
II.02 MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
II.02.a Complete requirements of Section 2.01.
II.02.b Approval by a Club Officer.
II.02.c Payment of deposit and first month dues.
II.02.d New members are expected to have a minimum of 4~6 month commitment. (for insurance reasons)
II.02.e Members MUST sign a safety waiver acknowledging that they will hold the club indemnible against lawsuits from accidents resulting from flying. The club will do everything in its power to make flight in Club craft as safe as possible, but all pilots must recognize that flight is an inherently unsafe activity and accept this as PIC.
II.03 DUES AND PAYMENTS
II.03.a Members are responsible for dues whether they fly in that month or not. Dues of $75 will be invoiced on the anniversary day on which you signed up.
II.03.b All flight payments are due immediately after the termination of a scheduled flight. Any fuel reimbursement receipts must be turned in by emailing a copy to wtflyers@gmail.com, (include Member name, craft tail number, and receipt) and your account will be credited for the proper amount. You MUST PROVIDE A RECEIPT within one week of the purchase to be reimbursed.
II.03.c All accounts with The Club must be kept current. At no time should a member / owner have an outstanding balance with The Club. All efforts should be made to pay any invoices as at the time in which they were rendered. Monthly dues are payable in advance of the month for which they are due.
II.03.d Fees –
II.03.d.i.1 -All craft must be cleaned inside and out before being signed back in. If the next member finds that the leading edges /cowling /windshield have not been wiped down for bugs or that there are water bottles or other trash left in the craft, a cleaning fee of $75 will be levied against the prior renting member. Please provide picture documentation to an officer via text.
II.03.d.i.2 -If any member is found to have taken a craft when they have expired documentation (medical, licensure, etc.) there will be a $75 fee assessed before return to active flight status is allowed. It is the sole responsibility of the member to keep their personal data (address, phone number, contact info, licensure, currency, etc) up to date with the club.
II.03.d.i.3 -If any member is found to have taken a craft out which has not been deemed fit for service (i.e. grounded) they will be assessed a minimum fee of $75 and grounded from flight until proper recurrent training on checkout procedures has been completed. Repeated violations will lead to termination of membership.
II.03.d.i.4 -If a Member is taking a craft overnight or on a cross-country expected to last more than a day, the member MUST contact the owner to discuss the fee for the craft being on a long term trip.
II.04 RESIGNING FROM THE CLUB
II.04.a Resignation must be submitted in writing to The Club preferably by email to the Club email. The member must return any Club property such as hanger keys, pilot operating handbooks, checklists, sump cups, foggles, library texts/study aids, and any other items deemed Club property in these SOPs.
II.05 EXPULSION FROM THE CLUB
II.05.a Members / Owners will be expelled for the following reasons:
II.05.a.i.1 Willful misconduct
II.05.a.i.2 Drug/Alcohol abuse
II.05.a.i.3 Any other action at the discretion of The Club
II.05.a.i.4 Non-payment of dues, fees, rent, insurance, or other amounts owed to the club in a timely manner.
II.06 MEMBER GROUNDING
II.06.a Members may be denied flying privileges for the following reasons:
II.06.a.i.1.a Safety violations
II.06.a.i.1.b Regulatory violations
II.06.a.i.1.c Failure to pay monthly dues and/or flight time
II.06.a.i.1.d Any other action at the discretion of The Club
II.06.b Members who have been grounded will be reinstated after proper retraining or disciplinary actions at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
II.07 GENERAL RULES AND MEMBER OBLIGATIONS
II.07.a The Club adopts and enforces all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and local practices. Each member is solely responsible for adhering to all FAA mandates and regulations as they relate to the member acting as PIC in Club aircraft.
II.07.b No rule or procedure in these SOPs shall override or supersede any current regulation of the FAA and the other applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
II.07.c Each member is required to have knowledge of and adhere to these SOPs.
II.07.d Each member is expected to have considerable knowledge of the aircraft’s systems, V speeds, servicing requirements, emergency procedures, and performance capabilities.
II.07.e A violation of any SOP or FAR by a member renders him/her liable to flight suspension or dismissal from the Club.
II.07.f The Club recommends all members take the AOPA’s Airport Watch General Aviation Security Course. The link can be found on the website.
II.07.g Each member is responsible for ensuring that The Club has a current mailing address, phone number, email address and valid credit card on file.
II.08 – Instructor Responsibilities and Obligations
II.08.a Instructors understand that the club provides access to craft only. The club does not provide, nor has any obligation to provide, students to instructors. The club does not employ instructors in any way, shape, or fashion. The club does not provide tax documentation, proof of employment, drug testing records, or any other type of documentation beyond proof of a dues paid, active membership period status. All instructors are considered to be independent individuals running their own part 61/91 instruction. The club does not charge instructors to instruct, but does ask instructors to meet club standards for insurance and be involved in club activities as seen below.
II.08.b All Club flight instructors are required to meet the TSA’s Security Awareness Training guidelines.
II.08.c All Flight instructors are required to meet club standards for instruction, paperwork compliance, insurance checkouts, mixture leaning, take-off/landing procedures, and weather limitations.
II.08.d All flight instructors must attend a minimum of 5 of the bimonthly safety meetings.
II.08.e As a club continuing education service, all flight instructors must be willing to teach no more than one (2 hour) ground lesson on a chosen topic to all club members per year. The topic of this class will be coordinated with the safety commission of the governing Board.
II.08.f Flight instructors MUST be a member of the club to instruct in club planes. Flight instructors are offered a “teaching only” reduced membership rate of ($125.00) per annum if they do not want to use club craft outside of dual instruction to club members. Should an instructor desire to both teach and rent craft for personal use, they must elect to pay the full member dues.
II.08.g Flight instructors are allowed to be paid for their time instructing, though the club asks that fees are kept to a standard to avoid undercutting or price gouging.
II.08.h Flight instructors are responsible for all applicable fees and rental costs associated with meeting insurance check requirements for planes they fly either for personal or instructional use.
II.08.i Discovery flights are allowed in club craft, instructors are responsible for all craft rental/usage fees. Discovery flights shall not last more than one (1) hour total.
II.08.j Instructors agree that stage checks of their students will be allowed and delegated to a different instructor at the club for both pre-solo and pre-practical stages.
II.08.k Instructors, beyond their basic duties to the FAA and their students, are considered leaders in both the aviation and the Club, and are expected to maintain standards of professionalism concerning flight operations, ramp/hanger operations, field safety, and generally being considerate and knowledgeable members of the River Falls and the aviation community.
III AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS III.01 FLIGHT ELIGIBILITY
III.01.a A member may not operate a Club aircraft as pilot-in-command until he/she:
III.01.a.i.1 Has completed the requirements of Section 2.01 and Section 2.02.
III.01.a.i.2 Is in good standing with The Club.
III.01.a.i.3 Has been successfully checked out in the aircraft by a Club flight instructor with ground instruction including but not limited to:
III.01.a.i.4 Thorough review of the aircraft’s POH and maintenance log books
III.01.a.i.5 Review of these SOPs
III.01.a.i.6 H81 airport operations
III.01.a.i.7 Introduction to the aircraft flight book in the aircraft
III.01.a.i.8 Aircraft systems specific to the aircraft
III.01.a.i.9 Weight & Balance
III.01.a.i.10 Aircraft performance profile
III.01.a.i.11 GPS updates
III.01.a.i.12 Pre-flight procedures for the aircraft and ground handling III.01.a.i.13 Aircraft fueling and oil addition procedures.
III.01.a.i.14 Fuel dipstick
III.01.a.i.15 Aircraft cleaning and post flight procedures – Planes CANNOT be checked back in without being cleaned inside and out. A fee of $75 may be applied to any account found to be deficient by the next renting member pilot.
III.01.a.i.16 Safe hangar operations, aircraft repositioning, chocking procedures, bird plugs and covers
III.01.b Meets the latest insurance carrier’s requirements for logged ground and flight experience as well as any insurance currency requirements in airplane(s) to be flown.
III.01.c Is in compliance with all applicable FAA regulations for currency.
III.01.d Has successfully completed a Flight Review within 24 calendar months in accordance with 14 CFR 61.56. However, if the instructor agrees, the Club insurance checkout may also serve as the flight portion of the required flight review should the instructor agree and cover the required topics.
III.01.e For flight under IFR or in IMC, the checkout must include pilot operations required to demonstrate instrument proficiency as well as ground and flight training on the specific instruments in the aircraft. An IPC from a qualified club instructor may also count for this portion at the agreement of the instructor.
III.01.f For flight at night, the checkout must include a night flight with a minimum of 3 full stop landings at KAMA and H81.
III.01.g Despite PIC ratings or experience, no international flights in club craft. Period.
III.01.h Members MUST view and accept the current squawk list before checking out a craft. Checking out a craft implies that the PIC has knowledge of and accepts all open squawks and issues.
III.02 GROUND HANDLING
III.02.a When aircraft are moved, it is required that a 15 second walk-around be performed. Hazards to look for include but are not limited to:
III.02.a.i.1
Chalks
III.02.a.i.2
Tie-downs
III.02.a.i.3
Tools and foreign objects
III.02.a.i.4
Other Craft
III.02.b Use two people to move aircraft if possible.
III.02.c Move aircraft with the proper tow bar.
III.02.d Do not pull or push on the nose cone, rudder, stabilator, elevator, ailerons, flaps or out ends of the propeller. It is OK to push on the leading edge of the wings when positioning the aircraft or putting it up in the hangar.
III.02.e If using a motorized device to tow the aircraft, the member must be specifically trained in the operation of the device and towing procedures from a Club officer or CFI.
III.03 FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
III.03.a Only members in compliance with Section 3.01 are allowed to fly the club aircraft.
III.03.b Members shall not remove the aircraft from the hangar when the wind velocity exceeds 25 kts, including gusts, or when the crosswind component exceeds the rated crosswind component as specified in the aircraft’s POH. Should no maximum demonstrated component be listed, the formula (Vs0*0.2) shall be sued to determine the crosswind limit of the craft. This is enforced regardless of pilot experience or rating.
III.03.c Members shall not fly or remove craft from the hangars if lighting is reported within 10nm of the airport.
III.03.d Cold temperatures - Members are requested to minimize the time the hangar door is left open on cold days so as to keep heat in. Members are requested to likewise minimize all time the planes are left out in the cold to prevent oil over pressuring and to be mindful of not shock cooling the engines.
III.03.e Hot Temperatures – While not explicit, Members are requested not to fly craft in temperatures above 98o F. Primarily because it is miserable, but also because heat index pass-out potential, ability degradation in high temperature low/ventilation cockpits, and dehydration are major concerns for insurance.
III.03.f No member may permit a non-member to fly The Club aircraft or permit a member not qualified to fly the aircraft while it is in his/her custody. discovery flights are an exception under the guidance of a qualified Club instructor
III.03.g No member will fly from the right seat unless he/she is a Club flight instructor or has been authorized to do so by a Club flight instructor for the purposes of CFI/CFII instruction.
III.03.h No Club member shall perform any pilot duties in the aircraft within 12 hours after consuming any quantity of alcohol.
III.03.i Use of Club aircraft for commercial purposes is prohibited. – The only exception being flight instruction by an authorized Club instructor.
III.03.j Club aircraft may be used to give instruction to Club members only.
III.03.k Only Club approved flight instructors are allowed to give instruction in Club aircraft.
III.03.l Club craft may be used for flight examinations ONLY IF the member has received >60% of their flight training at WT Flyers in the specific craft from an authorized Club flight instructor.
III.04 AUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT
III.04.a The Club aircraft shall not be used by members for commercial purposes. No member may offer transportation for compensation or hire, although a member may accept reimbursement for actual flight costs if used in connection with his/her business and may not pay less than the pro-rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers as per CFR 61.113. Care must be taken that Club aircraft cannot be construed as a charter operation, commercial service, FBO, or flight school.
III.04.b Except in an actual emergency, no landings shall be made on any area not recognized as an airport.
III.04.c No acrobatic maneuver, including spins, is authorized. (With the exception of CFI spin endorsements for a CFI rating from an authorized instructor in a correctly weighted and authorized craft.)
III.04.d No steep turns, stalls, spins, minimum controllable airspeed or any maneuver which exceeds 45 degree bank or 20 degree pitch may be initiated which would result in return to straight-and-level flight at an altitude below 2,000 feet AGL.
III.04.e Except for the purposes of takeoff or landing or conducting a published instrument approach, or for dual instruction with a Club flight instructor of a maneuver which is part of a training curriculum, or practice of simulated emergency landings, the Club aircraft shall not be flown less than 1,000 feet AGL or less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstruction within 1 nm of the flight path.
III.04.f Landing on a runway shorter than 2,500 feet is prohibited in Club aircraft unless specific permission has been granted by a Club Officer. Should either published Club policy or the owner’s manual for the aircraft state a longer minimum runway length requirement, that will be the minimum allowed runway length for the aircraft.
III.04.g Landings and takeoffs on unpaved runways are not authorized except in cases of emergency.
III.04.h The engine of the aircraft shall not be operating during the loading or unloading of passengers or material.
III.04.i Members, other than a certified A&P mechanic approved by the aircraft owner, are not allowed to perform aircraft maintenance on club planes without specific permission or oversight from the aircraft’s certified A&P mechanic. Members may add oil per oil policy and fill tires to PoH pressures.
III.04.j Aircraft shall not be started by hand propping.
III.04.k Sufficient fuel shall be carried for all flights, including at least one hour of reserve. – (Special exemption for c-150 (N6099J) – may be flow with the FAA minimum 30min reserve due to usable load restrictions)
III.04.l Flights into known icing conditions, thunderstorms, or other serious weather are not authorized.
III.05 RESPONSIBILITY FOR AIRCRAFT
III.05.a It is the member’s responsibility when using a Club aircraft to:
III.05.a.i.1 Make a thorough preflight inspection prior to each flight.
III.05.a.i.2 Calculate weight and balance for each flight.
III.05.a.i.3 When adding oil, DO NOT ADD OIL TO A HOT ENGINE. Engines are to be kept at roughly two quarts above minimum. Members MUST wipe up all oil drippage in the hangar. Oil must be procured from the mechanics directly. Oil bought abroad can be reimbursed but only with a provided receipt. – Please save oil bottles and return to the mechanics for reuse.
III.05.a.i.4 Clean the interior, windshield, leading edges, install bird plugs and pitot covers, and thoroughly post-flight the aircraft. – Again, this MUST be done BEFORE checking in the craft, lest a fee is incurred.
III.05.a.i.5 Accurately record the Tach/Hobbs time. If any part of the next number is showing on the Tach meter, the higher number is to be used.
III.05.b When remaining overnight away from the aircraft’s home airport, the Member will make every effort to hangar the aircraft when it may be exposed to severe weather. Barring any severe weather, the member will insure the following items are accomplished:
III.05.b.i.1 Aircraft chocked
III.05.b.i.2 Aircraft tied to earth at installed rings
III.05.b.i.3 Control lock installed or controls secured by seat belts
III.05.b.i.4 Keys and forms removed
III.05.b.i.5 Doors and windows closed
III.05.b.i.6 Aircraft bird plugs and pitot covers in place
III.05.c All pilots are required to be familiar with the fuel consumption and weight and-balance characteristics of the aircraft.
III.05.d There will be no smoking, including e-cigarettes and similar products, in or around Club aircraft both in flight and within 50 feet while on the ground. The member will also ensure guests and passengers observe the same rule.
III.05.e All required aircraft documents (AROW) are required to remain in the aircraft at all times.
III.05.f When a member finds a squawk with the aircraft which may affect other member’s ability to use the aircraft or which has grounded the aircraft, the member shall make all reasonable efforts to contact the aircraft owner and all members who have scheduled the aircraft and may be affected by the problem for the next 24 hour period. In addition, the member shall contact an officer of The Club and if needed, an email will be sent to each member informing them of the issue and expected down time.
III.05.g Should weather, mechanical or other unforeseen difficulties prevent a member from returning the aircraft to its home airport, the member shall contact any pilots who have the aircraft scheduled during the extended time.
III.05.h Members are expected to cooperate in facilitating the repair and return of The Club’s aircraft to its home airport. Expenses incurred by members due to maintenance problems will not be reimbursed unless authorized in advance by a Club Officer or the aircraft owner. If delayed by weather, it is expected that the member will arrange to have the aircraft returned to its home airport as soon as weather permits. If the member is unable to personally return the aircraft, the member is responsible for all costs associated with having the aircraft returned to its home airport in a timely manner.
III.06 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT POLICY
III.06.a The Club accident/incident policy is to accomplish all actions required by safety considerations and to comply with all legal responsibilities as required.
III.06.b In case of an accident or incident involving The Club aircraft, take whatever immediate action is necessary to provide emergency attention to protect life and prevent further injury to persons or damage to property.
III.06.b.i.1 Secure the aircraft.
III.06.b.i.2 Note date and time as well as location of the occurrence.
III.06.b.i.3 Notify local authorities if required.
III.06.b.i.4 Notify a Club officer (always required).
III.06.b.i.5 Assist Club in notifying the FAA and/or NTSB if required when applicable under
49 CFR Part 830.
III.06.b.i.6 Make no statements to anyone other than Club officers unless legally required to do so.
III.06.b.i.7 Club Members agree to cover the deductible for the craft in case of an insurance claim. This may be done out of pocket or by the members renter’s insurance policy.
III.06.b.i.8 Costs for non-catastrophic incidents caused by pilot abuse, negligence, or error are expected to be covered by the offending member.
III.07 SCHEDULING PROCEDURES
III.07.a All aircraft and instructors will be scheduled on a first come first served basis online at wtflyers.com. All members will have an account created in the scheduling system upon successful completion of Section 2.01 and Section 2.02.
III.07.b When the aircraft has been reserved, the reservation will remain valid until departure or cancellation. Should the member’s plans change, he/she is responsible for releasing the aircraft as early as practical.
III.07.c Members are requested not to speculate on aircraft usage and should not schedule unless each scheduled flight is fully intended to be flown.
III.07.d Members may book out as far into the future as they like. Instructors and students are limited to two (2) weeks booking from the current date so as to give members adequate access to craft.
III.07.e While booking is provided on a “first come, first serve” basis, bumping is allowed only in the case of student exam, and must be coordinated and agreed up on by all parties. This is due to the sometimes-difficult nature of access to examiners.
III.08 FUELING THE AIRCRAFT
III.08.a All members are responsible for refueling the aircraft after each flight, unless the next member in line agrees to take the craft “as is.”
III.08.b The aircraft will normally be refueled to the ‘Tabs’ or full.
III.08.c H81 self-service fuel station: Follow provided instructions to safely fuel craft.
III.08.c.i When lightning is reported with 5 miles of H81 or it is raining, do not use the self-service fuel station.
III.08.c.ii Always ground the aircraft when using the self-service fuel station. Member credit card is required and the fuel receipt must turned in within one week of purchase to receive credit when not filling at the club.
III.09 OPERATIONAL COSTS
III.09.a Members will be charged at the rate per Tach or Hobbs hour for the aircraft which is currently designated on the website.
III.09.b Aircraft fuel and oil expenses paid by the member will be credited back to his/her account after acceptable receipts are submitted within one week of purchase.
III.09.c Expenses such as landing, tie-down, hangar fees and associated airport fees are the member’s responsibility and will not be credited to the member’s account.
III.09.d Only fuel cost incurred by a member up to a maximum of the amount displayed on the Club Fuel Board (current H81 fuel cost) per gallon will be credited to the member’s account. member must provide receipt within one week of purchase
III.09.e Repairs or expenses, other than fuel, exceeding $50.00 must be pre-authorized.
III.09.f Flight instructor fees for training, aircraft insurance checkouts, or additional ratings are not collected by The Club but are paid directly to the flight instructor by the member.
III.09.g AGAIN - Expenses resulting from pilot error, negligence, or abuse will be covered by the member.
III.09.h Members are responsible for guests they bring. Damage or incidents caused by guests will be covered by the member.
IV RIVER FALLS HANGAR POLICY IV.01 HANGAR ACCESS & SECURITY
IV.01.a All members will be issued a pass code to gain access to the hangar.
IV.01.b Security cameras will monitor the doors and hangar area.
IV.02 HANGAR DOOR OPERATIONS
IV.02.a Before operating the hangar door, every member must be trained in the procedures.
IV.02.b Only Club members are allowed to operate the hangar door. No guests, persons or non-members are authorized to operate the hangar door.
IV.02.c The Hangar door will not be opened when surface winds are above 25 kts including gusts.
IV.02.d To open the hangar door:
IV.02.d.i.1 Verify all aircraft, persons or property are not within the door operation area
IV.02.d.i.2 Press the ‘Open’ button. Stay within reach of the door operating buttons. Do not walk away while the door is opening. – Please open the door completely to minimize the chance of tail strike.
IV.02.e To close the hangar door:
IV.02.e.i.1 Verify all aircraft, persons and property are not within the door operation area
IV.02.e.i.2 Press the ‘Close’ button. Stay within reach of the door operating buttons. Do not walk away while the door is closing.
IV.02.e.i.3 Watch the hangar locks, wires, and springs for correct closure. Notify a mechanic or instructor if issues arise.
IV.03 HANGAR DOOR DAMAGE
IV.03.a The member operating the hangar door will be responsible for damage to the hangar door as a result of incorrectly operating the hangar door.
IV.03.b The member operating the hangar door will be responsible for damage to persons, property or aircraft as a result of incorrectly operating the hangar door.
IV.04 ON PREMISE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
IV.04.a No member, flight instructor or aircraft owner shall be allowed to perform any aircraft maintenance on any club aircraft in the hangars without direct supervision by a Club mechanic.
IV.04.b Unless in case of off field issue, no maintenance will be performed on Club craft by non-club mechanics.
V AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE V.01 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
V.01.a It is the responsibility of the aircraft owner to maintain the aircraft in a good state of repair in accordance with FAA regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the individual pilots to report known mechanical deficiency to the aircraft owner immediately upon termination of any flight by adding a squawk in FSP.
V.01.b After completion of all scheduled or unscheduled maintenance of all club aircraft, the aircraft will not be reinstated online for scheduling until the Chief Maintenance Officer or one of the club approved aircraft mechanics has inspected the required logbook entries. Only the Chief Maintenance Officer can authorize the aircraft for online scheduling.
V.01.c Scheduled maintenance will be scheduled at least 30 days out when possible.
V.01.d It is the Members responsibility to check squawks and known upcoming maintenance times. Flights booked during periods where maintenance is likely are NOT guaranteed.
V.01.e 100 Hour checks are required for all craft. 100 hours MAY NOT BE OVERFLOWN. Additionally, 100 hour AD’s MAY NOT BE OVERFLOWN.
V.02 UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
V.02.a When the aircraft is out with a member and experiences mechanical trouble, (NOT DUE to negligence, abuse, or error) the member is authorized to and will be reimbursed for the repair the aircraft up to $500 (five hundred dollars). It is recommended the member contact a club officer or the aircraft owner before initiating any repairs. If the repairs shall exceed $500, the member is required to contact a club officer and the aircraft owner before initiating or authorizing the repairs.
VI INSURANCE
VI.01.a The Club covers the aircraft with full coverage, catastrophic only, insurance.
This means that non-catastrophic damage will be covered by the offending member. The insurance policy is available for all members to review at their discretion.
VI.01.b In the event of an incident or accident where the Club insurance company must be involved, the member is solely responsible for the Club deductible.
VII LEASEBACKS
VII.01.a - Craft are welcome to be put into the Club under the formal leaseback agreement. The owner may set time, licensure, or minimum training requirements for use as they like for their craft. (i.e. no students, no student solos, minimum of a commercial license w/ 300 hours total time, etc.)
VII.01.b Owners may set the rental rate they choose for their craft, though the club asks that similar types be kept within a 20$ range to avoid undercutting/price gouging.
VII.01.c Craft MUST be put under the Club Insurance policy to be considered for membership/rental/use. Craft MUST pass a fresh 100hr inspection from a club certified mechanic REGARDLESS of prior maintenance status to be granted entry to the club.
VII.01.d ONLY MEMBERS will be allowed to fly the craft after the craft has been leased back to the club. This means that, as a function of the insurance, owners MUST be members (dues paying in good standing) to fly their own craft, and that the owner may NOT allow non-members to fly the craft lest the insurance be voided for that flight.
VII.01.e No single owner may have more than two(2) aircraft per category (ASEL, AMEL) in the club at anytime.
VIII CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS VIII.01 PROCEDURES
VIII.01.a Changes in or additions to these SOPs may be affected by a vote of the active members of The Club present at a regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present. Such votes shall follow the procedures of The Club’s Bylaws.
VIII.02 REVISION HISTORY
REVISION EFFECTIVE DATE
ORIGINAL
2/2020
1.03
7/2020
1.04
3/2023
1.05
5/2024
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