Ohio University

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ohio Uni= versity, Department of Aviation

FLIGHT TRAINING AND SAFETY MANUA= L

Please read each section o= f the Flight Operations and Safety Manual carefully and then sign at the bottom of this page. After signing, hand thi= s page to Bonnie Behm-Geddes at the airport before your second scheduled flight of the quarter.

I acknowledge that I have received, read, and underst= ood all of the sections and information contained in the Department of Aviation= Flight Operations and Safety Manual:

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Ohio University

Department of Aviation

Russ College of Engi= neering and Technology

Flight Operations and Safety Manual=

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INDEX TO FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND SAFETY MANUAL

Airport Operations......= ...........................................................................= ........ 17

Alcohol and Drugs.......= ...........................................................................= ....... 15

Attendance....................................................................= .................................. 10

Beginning Course Checklist – Appendix I..........................................= ........ 21

Cancellations.................................................................= .................................. 10

Careless and Reckless Operations............................................................... 15

Ceiling and Visibility Requirements – Attachment VII............................. 31

Change of Instructor....= ...........................................................................= ......... 8

Checklist Usage.........= ...........................................................................= .......... 16

Complex Aircraft Operations........................................................................= . 19

Contact Information.....= ...........................................................................= ......... 6

Course Completion Deadlines ..................................................................... <= /span>14

Crew Coordination.......= ...........................................................................= ........ 16

Cross Country Statement and Checklist – Appendix II............................ 25

Discrepancies...........= ...........................................................................= ............ 12

Dress Code..............= ...........................................................................= ............. 14

Emergency Plan – Airport.....................................................................= ........ 35

Enrollment..............= ...........................................................................= ................. 6

Fitness for Flight.................................................................= ............................ 15

Flight Dispatching......= ...........................................................................= ........... 9

Flight Fees.............= ...........................................................................= ................. 6

Flight Privileges and Limitations..................................................................= 15

Flight Training Devices.= ...........................................................................= ..... 13

Grading Criteria........= ...........................................................................= ............ 14

Grading Criteria (Student) – Appendix IV..........................................= ......... 28

Grading Criteria (AVN 475) – Appendix V..........................................= ........ 29

IFR Flight Operations...= ...........................................................................= ....... 18

Inclement Weather Operations..........................................= ........................... 19

Logging Flight Time and Pilot Log Books.................................................... 8

Minimum GPA to Enroll in Flight Courses.................................................... 7

Minimum Safe Altitudes..= ...........................................................................= ... 18

Mission of the Department.................................................................= ............ 5

Night Operations........= ...........................................................................= ......... 19

No-Shows................= ...........................................................................= ............. 11

Online Flight Schedule..= ...........................................................................= ...... 10

Parking – Airport.= ...........................................................................= ................ 14

Phone Numbers...........= ...........................................................................= ........... 4

Pilot Operating Handbook & Aircraft Documents...................................... 8

Practice Areas..........= ...........................................................................= ............ 17

Practice Area Map – Attachment IX........................................................... 33

Pre-Flight Inspection Report..........................................= ............................... 13

Preflight Procedures....= ...........................................................................= ........ 15

Quarter Breaks – Appendix VI.................................................................= ..... 30

Re-dispatch Procedures for Unplanned Landings.................................... 19

Required Books and Materials List.............................................................. 24

Requesting a Flight Slot= ...........................................................................= ....... 8

Residency Requirements..= ...........................................................................= .... 7

Safety Procedures.................................................................= .......................... 15

Scheduling Flights .....= ...........................................................................= ........... 9

Scheduling Makeup Flights..........................................................................= 12

Scheduling Observer Flights........................................................................= 12

Scope...................= ...........................................................................= .................... 6

Stage Checks............= ...........................................................................= ............ 13

Stage Check Request Form – Appendix X.................................................. 34=

Takeoff Data Card – Appendix III................................................................ = 27

Training Building and Aircraft Security...................................................... 13<= o:p>

Transfer Students.......= ...........................................................................= ........... 7

VFR Flight Operations...= ...........................................................................= ..... 18

Wind Limitations – Attachment VIII........................................................... 32

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PHONE NUMBERS

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Juan Merkt        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        (740) 597-2623      = ;

Chair and Associate Profe= ssor        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

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Ron Faliszek        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      (740) 597-2621

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Deak Arch        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        (740) 597-2688

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Mark Sherman        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; (740) 597-2622

Assistant Professor<= /o:p>

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Bonnie Behm-Geddes        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;    (740) 597-2626

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Maureen Young        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; (740) 597-2629

Administrative Assistant, Chief Flight Dispatcher   &n= bsp;            = ;

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Flight Dispatchers        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;          (740) 597-2629

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Flight Service Station        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     (800) WX-BRIEF

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Fire  &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            911 or 698-7286

Police  &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         (740) 593-1911

FBI  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            593-6473 or (513) 421-4310

The Mi= ssion of the Department of Aviation is:

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·   To provide excellent undergra= duate instruction preparing the national aviation system professionals of tomorro= w.

·   To engage in applied aviation= research and scholarly endeavors that benefit government, industry, general aviation, and the public.

·   To provide leadership, expert= ise, and professional development opportunities for aviation professionals and general aviation, and to promote a greater understanding of aviation among = the general public.

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FLIGHT TRAINING OPERATIONS

SCOPE

1.   The Ohio University Flight Operations and = Safety Manual applies to all Department of

Aviation flight students = and flight instructors. Students = and instructors are responsible for knowing,

understanding and followi= ng the policies, procedures and guidelines contained in the manual. Violation = of any policy may be grounds for dismissal from the program.=

      2.   Each student must sign the “Student Acknowledgment” sheet accompanying this Manual, acknowledging that he/she has read and understands its contents. The student must hand in the signed sheet to the Department secretary before the second scheduled flight of the quarter.

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ENROLLMENT

      1.   Student must register for each flight course with the Aviation Department at the airport. Before enrolling= in a new flight course, all previous flight course requirements must be met, unless written permission is obtained from the Department Chair or Chief Flight Instructor.

  =     2.   Each student shall complete an enrollment form for each course and sign the Beginning Course Checklist bef= ore flight training begins. The student will NOT be allowed to start training until he/she completes the enrollment form and hands in the signed Beginning Course Checklist to the Department secretary.

      3.   If requi= red the FAA Knowledge Test must be taken and passed prior to beginning the flig= ht course. Students must submit original test results to the Department secretary befo= re an FAA Practical Test is scheduled.

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        &= nbsp;   will not be allowed to register in any subsequent flight courses.

CONTACT INFORMATION=

1. &n= bsp; At the beginning of each quarter, each student shall provide local contact information (address, phone, email) by entering such information in our new online flight schedule system before flight training begins. The student wi= ll NOT be allowed to start training until such information has been updated in= the online flight schedule system.

   &= nbsp; 2.         = Since studen= ts may need to be contacted by a flight dispatcher on a regular basis, phone numbe= rs must be local.   &nbs= p;

FLIGHT FEES

1.&n= bsp;            = ;     All balances from previous courses must be p= aid before a new course begins.

2.      =             Note that flight fees are based on minimum completion times approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and are subject to change. As flying = is a skill, the actual course cost may vary and will be dependent upon the student’s abilities, knowledge, and effort put towards acquiring pilot certification.

3.      =             Any additional training time or “overtime” (in airplanes, flight training devices or ground) exceeding the allocated time for each lesson is not included in the flight = fees paid for the course. Payment of overtime is the student’s responsibil= ity and must be coordinated directly with the Department of Aviation. Overtime charges for a course will= be billed separately by the Aviation Department upon completion of the course. Overtime charges will include overhead plus CFI overtime (if applicable) and hourly airplane and flight training device charges (if applicable). Overtime charges must be paid by c= heck, cash or Mastercard/Visa to the Department of Aviation.

4.      =             Flight will not be permitted until any overt= ime bills have been paid. Student grades may be held, and collection action taken by <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Ohio University.

5.      =             If a student withdraws from a flight course,= the university will refund 100% of the course fees only if a student has not started the corresponding course. If a student withdraws from a flight cour= se after starting the course, the university will ONLY refund airplane or flig= ht training device fees for unused flight time (based on the flight time liste= d in the FAA-approved syllabus for the course).

  =     6.   Any request for a refund must= be made by the student after he/she officially withdraws from the corresponding flight course.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

1.      =             Students transferring to Ohio University from another Part 141 flight school shall supply the Chief Flight Instructor with training records attested by the Chief Flight Instructor from that sch= ool.

2.      =             Students who enter Ohio University with a Private Pilot certificate may make arrangements to obtain credit for previous training, subject to satisfactory flight check from the Aviation Department through CCE or if from a collegiate 141 program transfer credit = may be permitted. This credit mus= t be obtained within the first year of enrollment at Ohio University. No credit will be given for AVN 42= 0, 430, 445, 455 or 465.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A residency requirement has been in effect for majors since Winter Quart= er, 1995. Students are re= quired to take the following courses through the Department of Aviation a= t Ohio University:=

   &= nbsp;        AVN 400

            AVN 420

            AVN 430

            AVN 445

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2.&n= bsp;     The following exception will be made for AVN 400. Transfer credit will be = given for students who have already obtained college or university credit and who= are transferring from another collegiate FAA Part 141 school for the Instrument Rating (AVN 400).

3.&n= bsp;     Once an aviation major enrolls and begins classes at Ohio University, he/she must complete all remaining flight training through the Aviation Department at Ohio University.

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MINIMUM GPA TO ENROLL IN FLIGHT COURSES<= /span>

1.&n= bsp;     Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA = of 2.0 to fly each quarter.

REQUESTIN= G A FLIGHT SLOT

1.&n= bsp;     Each quarter, when pre-registration begins, obtain a Flight Time Request Form from the Department of Aviation. Fill it out and return it to the department secretary by the last day of pre-registration. Scheduling priori= ty will be as follows:

A.     Graduating Aviation majors who have been in the program 3 quarters or more;=

B.     All Aviation seniors;

C.     Aviation majors who obtained their private pilot and all subsequent certificates in = the O.U. Program;

D.     Pilots who are continuously enrolled in O.U. flight courses; and

E.      All other pilots based on availability.

2.      These priorities will be balanced against the demand for and availability of instructors and aircraft.

3.      You are responsible for making sure that you do not schedule any other classes during the time slots you have selected on the Flight Time Request Form.

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PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK = AND AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS

1.      Each student is required to be familiar with the POH of each aircraft flown. Additionally, each student is requ= ired to know the following sections:

A)&n= bsp;   Aircraft Operating Limitations;

B)     Engine Operating Limitations; and

C)    Required Emergency Procedures.

2.&n= bsp;     Copies of all aircraft documentation are available and should be used for weight and balance calculations and certificate verification.

3.&n= bsp;     Do not remove original paperwork from the aircraft unless the FAA inspector or examiner requires it during a practical test.

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LOGGING FLIGHT TIME AND P= ILOT LOG BOOKS

1.      In addition to personal logbooks, each student and instructor must maintain department flight records. Fl= ight times recorded on the student's Flight Record (logbook) and personal logbook are taken from the aircraft Ho= bbs meter.

A)    All logbook and other record entries must be made in blue or black ink. All entries must be legible.<= /o:p>

B)     Each page in the Flight Record must contain the number of the lesson that was completed. If lesson is incom= plete, mark "incl" after lesson number.= If a lesson is skipped, place reason in remarks section, e.g., "wx."

C)    Each dual flight will include a grade for each maneuver accomplished based on PTS and an overall grade based on experience.&= nbsp; Each student solo flight will check, but not grade the maneuvers performed and indicate cross-country destinations in remarks section.<= /o:p>

D)&n= bsp;   The instructor grading scale is as follows:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> 1=3DExcellent, 2=3DAbove Average, = 3=3DAverage, 4=3DBelow Average, 5=3DUnsatisfactory.

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CHANGE OF INSTRUCTOR

A permanent change of instructor requires the written consent of the Dep= artment Chair or Chief Flight Instructor prior to the flight. A temporary change can also be approved by the Chief Dispatcher.

CFI’s are not to be switching students without following the above procedures.

Change of Instructor forms are found in the literature rack.

Failure to comply will result in the student having to fly the lesson(s) over again at his or her own expense.

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FLIGHT DISPATCHING

1.&n= bsp;     A Flight Dispatcher (located next to the Training Room) is available Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm= and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Dispatcher will manage the flight schedule; airplane clipboards (and its contents); the student training logbooks; and various training records and documents. After dispatching = hours all of the above items will be secured in a locked cabinet. For flights aft= er dispatching hours CFIs must coordinate in advance with the Dispatcher for t= he above items to be left outside of the cabinet in the Dispatch Room. A copy of the day’s flight schedule will be left out of the cabinet in the dispatcher room. After normal hours, CFIs will have access to the Dispatch Room but not to the locked cabinet.

2.&n= bsp;     CFIs and students are NOT authorized in the Dispatch Room during normal hours. To avoid distractions and blocking the D= ispatch door, the door must be kept closed at all times. CFIs and students must use= the dispatch window when being dispatched.

3.&n= bsp;     The Flight Schedule must NEVER be removed fr= om the Dispatch Room.

4.&n= bsp;     Student training logbooks will be kept in the Dispatch Room, except when students/CFIs need to update lessons. As soon as you finish updating your logbook, return it to the Dispatcher.

5.&n= bsp;     Prior to each flight, students and CFI’= ;s must check-in at the Dispatcher Office to sign their attendance sheet, veri= fy the schedule and airplane status, check out the airplane clipboard/keys, and check out their student-training logbook.&= nbsp; The Dispatcher will dispense the airplane clipboard and keys only af= ter the student has completed all pre-flight procedures. For solo cross-country flights, the student must also bring his/her completed Cross-Country Statement, Checklist and copy of the Flight Plan to the Dispatcher to get the airplane clipboard= and keys. The Cross-Country Statement and Checklist MUST be signed by a flight instructor AND the student.

6.&n= bsp;     Immediately after each flight, return the airplane clipboard with the completed Hobbs time, key, credit card, fuel receipts (if any), and any known discrepancies.

7.&n= bsp;     After completing your post-flight briefing, return your updated training logbook to the Dispatcher.

SCHEDULING FLIGHTS

1.   Students are scheduled to fly= three times a week. The days and times for these flight times will be assigned by= the Chief Flight Instructor before the beginning of each quarter. The Chief Fli= ght Instructor reserves the right to change any and all flight periods as long = as the changes do not interfere with the student’s class schedule at the university.

2.   The Flight Dispatcher on duty= is responsible for writing ALL changes on the airplane/flight training device = schedule. At no time may students or instructors write on the schedule. This includes additions or cancellations.

3.   To make any temporary change = in the schedule (additions or cancellations), the CFI or the student must contact = the Flight Dispatcher on duty by phone (597-2629) or in person.

4.   The Flight Dispatcher is responsible for documenting all aircraft changes and cancellations (includi= ng no-shows) by completing the Attendance/Cancellation form. This form will be filed in the student’s folder.

5.   Planning for each lesson shou= ld be completed prior to the scheduled flight. Aircraft unclaimed after 15 minutes may be considered available and given to another student. Aircraft still on= the ground after 30 minutes of the scheduled time has elapsed may be considered available even if the scheduled student is present on the airport.

6.   Any additions to the schedule= (solo or dual) must be entered by the Flight Dispatcher on duty. In addition to t= he three required flights per week, three extra flights are permitted.<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>

ONLINE FLIGHT SCHEDULE

      1.=    Starting in the Fall Quarter 2003, we will begin utilizing a web-based Online Flight Schedule System. Students and instructors will be able to VIEW the flight schedule 24-hours, 7-days a week, from any computer connected to the Intern= et. At the start if the quarter, you will be given the web address (URL) and lo= g-in instructions to access the online schedule.

2.   Students or instructors will not be allowed to make = any changes to the online flight schedule. As we still are in a developmental phase, where we are working all the “bugs” out and adding new features, it is important for students to ALWAYS confirm with the Dispatch Office any changes that they may see online in their scheduled flights.

      3.=    Students and instructors must update their contact information in the Online Flight Schedule System at the start of each quarter.

      4.=    Other features that are already implemented: personal electronic logbooks for students and instructors; local weather information; news and announcements= .

  &nbs= p;   5.   Many more features to follow.= We will keep everyone posted.

ATTENDANCE

      1.=    Students and CFIs are required to attend their scheduled sessions.=

      2.   Regardless of weather or airc= raft availability, students must come to the airport at least TWO TIMES PER WEEK DURING THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULED SESSIONS. Students should coordinate with th= eir instructor other activities related to their flight course (ground session, simulator session, reading, homework, etc.). If a student fails to attend t= wo regular sessions during any week of the quarter (except for final exam week= ), the student will receive a two-point deduction for each week when this occurred.=

      3.=    When arriving at the airport for a scheduled session, students must check-in at = the Dispatch Office and SIGN AN ATTENDANCE SHEET WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE START= OF THE SCHEDULE SESSION. The Attendance Sheet for each student will be filed by the Flight Dispatcher in the student’s folder.

CANCELLATIONS

      1.   Students MUST contact the Fli= ght Dispatcher on duty (597-2629) to cancel a flight (aircraft or simulator). T= his applies to weather, aircraft, lesson requirement, or personal cancellations= .

      2.   To make a PERSONAL CANCELLATI= ON, students must contact the Flight Dispatcher on duty IN PERSON or over the P= HONE during normal hours NO LESS THAN 48 HOURS prior to the scheduled flight. VOICEMAIL MESSAGES OR MESSAGES GIVEN TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THE DISPATCHER ON DUTY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PERSONAL CANCELLATIONS. Any personal cancellation, OTHER than documented medical emergencies, family emergencies, military orders and official university activities, made less than 48 hours prior to a scheduled flight will be documented as a “NO-SHOW” a= nd applicable fee and point deduction will be assessed.

      3.   Cancellations made for docume= nted medical emergencies, family emergencies, military order or official school activities will be treated as a justified cancellations as long as the stud= ent provides a written signed document stating the reason for the cancellation.= The dispatcher will file the written medical, family, military order or school excuse in the student’s folder. Such “emergency” cancellations must be made at least ONE (1) HOUR prior to the scheduled fli= ght. If a scheduled session is not cancelled at least one hour in advance, it wi= ll be documented as a “NO-SHOW” and applicable fee and point deduc= tion will be assessed.

      4.   Cancellations other than pers= onal and weather cancellations (e.g. aircraft not available, lesson requirement,= stage check) must be made at least ONE (1) HOUR prior to the scheduled flight. You can make these cancellations by phone or voicemail messages left at the Dispatch Office. Cancellations made less than one hour prior to a scheduled flight will be documented as a “NO-SHOW” and applicable fee and point deduction will be assessed (see NO SHOWS section below).

      5.   Cancellations due to weather = can be made by phone or voicemail message left at the Dispatch Office no less than= 30 min. prior to a scheduled flight slot, OR 15 min. into the flight slot IN PERSON.

      6.   A student who is waiting to h= ave a Stage Check scheduled is still responsible for canceling any regular sessio= ns that may not be attended until the Stage Check is accomplished. Cancellatio= ns due to a Stage Check must be made at least ONE (1) HOUR before the student’s regular scheduled session. Failure to cancel a regular scheduled session while waiting for a Stage Check will result in a“NO-SHOW” with applicable fee and point deduction assessed. In addition, students waiting for a Stage Check are NOT exempt from the “TWO-TIMES-PER-WEEK” attendance rule as described in the ATTEND= ANCE section above.

      7.   Except for final exams week a= nd for documented medical, family, military order or official school excuses, stud= ents will be allowed THREE PERSONAL CANCELLATIONS per quarter. If a student canc= els a fourth time for personal reasons, he/she will be automatically REMOVED FR= OM THE FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE QUARTER. Students may be reinstated into the flight schedule after submitting a written request to t= he Chief Flight Instructor for consideration. If a student cancels again for personal reasons (other than documented emergencies) after being reinstated= on the schedule, the student will be removed from the flight schedule for the remainder of the quarter with no option of being reinstated. A student who loses his/her regular flight slot would still be allowed to fly but only pending on instructor and aircraft availability.

      8.   Students who lose their regul= ar flight slot due to excessive personal cancellations are still required to attend the flight school at least TWICE a week, but not necessarily during their old flight slots, regardless of whether they can fly or not. Failure = to comply with the TWO-TIMES-PER-WEEK attendance rule will result in grade poi= nt penalties as described in the ATTENDANCE section above.

NO SHOWS
      1.   If a PERSONAL cancellation is= not made at least 48 hours in advance, it will be documented as a no-show.=

      2.   If a cancellation for any oth= er reason (weather, airplane, lesson requirement, stage check, emergency) is n= ot made at least one (1) hour in advance, it will be documented as a no-show.<= o:p>

      3.   If a student or instructor fa= ils to check-in at the Dispatch Office WITHIN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE START OF THE SCHEDULED SESSION, they are considered no-showed.

      4.   No shows can occur in dual an= d solo flights, flight training device sessions and ground sessions.

      5.   If a student checks-in on tim= e, but he/she is not sufficiently prepared for the scheduled lesson, the student m= ay be no-showed by the instructor.

      6.   Instructors/students, who wis= h to appeal a no-show, should submit an excuse in writing to the Chief Flight Instructor. Repeat offenders may lose flight instruction privileges or thei= r flight slot.

      7.   If a student has THREE NO-SHO= WS during a quarter the student will be removed from the flight schedule for t= he remainder of the quarter. A meeting with the department chair will be scheduled. Depending on the circumstances, the student may be reinstated on= the flight schedule. In addition, each no-show will result in a two-point penal= ty in the course final grade. After being reinstated in the flight schedule, a= ny subsequent NO-SHOW may result in either the student having to WITHDRAW from= the course or receiving an “F” grade in the course.

      8.   Students who lose their regul= ar flight slot due to excessive NO-SHOWS are still required to attend the flig= ht school at least TWICE a week, but not necessarily during their old flight slots, regardless of whether they can fly or not. Failure to comply with the TWO-TIMES-PER-WEEK attendance rule will result in additional grade point penalties as described in the ATTENDANCE section above.
      9.   No-shows for scheduled airpla= ne sessions will be charged the airplane fee corresponding to 0.5 hour for loc= al solo/dual slots and 1.0 hour for XC solo/dual. Airplane charges will be bas= ed on the corresponding hourly rate for the scheduled airplane. No-shows for simulator sessions will be charged $45 for each session missed. No-shows for ground sessions will be charged $10 for each session missed.

      10. Students will be grounded and their logbo= ok removed from the active file until any pending no-show fee is paid.

SCHEDULING MAKE-UP FLIGHTS

      1.   Make-up sessions must be sche= duled at times different than the student’s assigned flight slot. To schedu= le a make-up session the student and/or instructor must coordinate with the dispatcher.

SCHEDULING OBSERVER FLIGHTS

      1.   Only students enrolled in a f= light course are allowed to fly as observers in dual training flights.=

      2.   In order to fly as an observe= r, a student or his/her instructor must obtain approval from the dispatcher.

      3.   Whenever a request is made by= a student (or by his instructor) to fly as an observer, the dispatcher will m= ake the necessary arrangements. Once an appropriate dual flight is found, the dispatcher will notify the student observer.

DISCREPA= NCIES

      1    Aircraft discrepancies = (if any) must be written on the "Maintenance Discrepancy" form and ha= nded to the Flight Dispatcher on duty immediately after the flight. Please, DESC= RIBE the problem as fully and clearly as possible. That way mechanics will know = what to look for and spend less time fixing the problem.

      2.   After dispatcher hours, make = TWO COPIES of the discrepancy. Place one copy on the airplane clipboard on top = of the HOBBS SHEET and place the other copy in the yellow mailbox located outs= ide of the rear entrance of the maintenance hangar (facing the parking lot).

      3.   If something doesn’t wo= rk properly with the Frasca simulator, use the same Discrepancy Form to describe the problem and hand to the Flight Dispatcher. After normal hours, place the discrepancy form on the Frasca clipboard.

PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION REPORT

      1.   To help us keep the airplanes= and equipment in good condition, students must ensure that all airplane documen= ts and loose equipment are handled with care and stowed in their proper locati= on. Do not leave any trash, debris or personal items inside the airplane after a flight. Failure to comply with thi= s rule will result in grade point penalties as described below.

      2.   If a student finds any documents or items missing/out of place or trash in the aircraft during the preflight inspecti= on, he/she MUST fill out a “PREFLIGHT INSPECTION REPORT” (to be fou= nd in the airplane clipboard). Hand in the completed form to the Flight Dispatcher on duty right after your flight. Make sure that you report any o= ut of place/missing/damaged item, stow all documents/items in their proper location, and remove all trash/debris (even if it is not yours) at the end = of your flight. Otherwise the next crew could blame you!

      3.   The aircraft items/documents = that must be included in the PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION REPORT include: aircraft airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, POH, checklists, fuel sampling cup, and control lock. If the airplane is free of trash and its documents/items are found in their proper place and undamaged, you DO NOT N= EED to complete the report.

      4.   As penalty for misplacing or damaging (e.g. writing on the aircraft POH) any documents or items or for leaving trash behind, two points p= er occurrence will be deducted from the student’s final course grade= .

      5.   Aviation staff will conduct d= aily random spot checks to ensure that students are keeping airplane cockpits clean/in order, and are completing the preflight inspection reports as necessary. Violators will be penalized as described above.

STAGE CHECKS

&n= bsp;    1.   Only FACULTY INSTRUCTORS (also known as “staff instructors”) are allowed to perform stage checks. Stage checks must be requested by the CFI assigned to the student once the latter has met all necessary requirements. To re= quest a stage check, the CFI must fill out the “Stage Check Request Form= 221; (see Appendix X) and hand it to any dispatcher on duty who will then find an available/qualified stage check instructor. The dispatcher will be responsible= for scheduling the stage check and contacting the student.

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FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICES (SIMULATORS)

      1.   To schedule or cancel the FTD= the CFI or student must contact the Dispatcher by phone or in person.

      2.   Students are not allowed in t= he FTD room without an instructor present.

      3.   No food or beverages are perm= itted in the FTD room.

      4.   Any additional training time exceeding the allocated time for each simulator lesson will be billed the appropriate overtime fees as specified in this manual.

TRAINING BUILDING AND AIRCRAFT SECURITY

      1. Because of airport/airplane secu= rity concerns, the Aviation Training Building must be kept locked after

disp= atcher hours. Although Airport Opera= tions personnel can access the Training Building any time they need to do so, aviation staff and students CANNOT ask airport operations personnel to open= the entrance door(s) and be allowed in the training building. Only authorized Aviation personnel (flight instructors, faculty and staff) can open the entrance doors after dispatcher hours. Instructors may allow their students to enter the building after hours. However, anyone who lets a student into the building after hou= rs must ensure that the student is not left inside unsupervised. The last flig= ht instructor in the building is responsible for ensuring that all outside building doors are locked before leaving the airport.

2.      At the end of each flight ensure that your aircraft is properly chocked and ti= ed down. In compliance

with new security regulations, MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE ALL AIRCRAFT WINDOWS AND LOCK ALL AIRCRAFT DOORS.

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COURSE COMPLETION DEADLINES

Students who wish to begin a second course in a given quarter may petition the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Department Chair for scheduling consideration. The following factors will be evaluated: (1) availabili= ty of aircraft (particularly the Bonanza and Baron); and (2) availability= of an appropriate instructor.

A petition to begin a new course should be submitted only after the student’s current instructor has scheduled all final stage check= s or check rides for the current course.&n= bsp; Student petitions will be considered in the order in which they= are received. Scheduling pri= ority as published in the Beginning Quarter Checklist will be considered.

Courses not completed in the quarter registered will result in a grade of “PR”. This “PR” can be changed by the department after the completion= of the course.

If you get a PR grade, do not register for the same flight course ever= again. However you must still submit a Flight Time Request form to complete the course in a subsequent quarter.

If you do not complete a flight course in two full quarters, you may be dropped from the flight program.

GRADING CRITERIA

The grading criteria for aviation students enrolled in flight courses are found in Appendix IV.

The grading criteria for student instructors enrolled in AVN 475 are found in Appendix V.

DRESS CODE

The objective of the Department of Aviation is to train professional pilots. Professionalism = is demonstrated through knowledge, ability, attitude, and appearance.

In our effort to develop an attitude of professionalism, we have establis= hed the following dress code for all Ohio University flight students.=

A)    Dress pants, walking shorts, Bermuda shorts or knee length skirts are acceptable.=

B)     Shirts and tops must have sleeves. N= O tank tops, muscle shirts, or halter-tops are allowed.

C)    Shoes must be worn at all times. (For safety considerations when operating an aircraft, no sandals, flip-flops, or other similar open style footwear is permitted.)

Hats or clothing shall have nothing written or attached to it that may be considered vulgar, profane or offensive.

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AIRPORT PARKING

Students and student CFI’s must park only in the general designated parki= ng area. PLEASE DO NOT park= on the grass, or in the Department of Aviation parking area (by the van),= or in the Avionics Center parking area.&= nbsp; The only personnel allowed to park in the Department of Aviation area are faculty and administrative staff. Anyone violating this policy = is subject to towing at his/her expense.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

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FITNESS FOR FLIGHT=

1.      The pilot is responsible for determining that he/she is physically, mentally and emotionally fit for flight.

2.      Instructors may ground a student under his/her supervision from flight on a particular = day if the instructor feels that the student is not fit for flight.

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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS<= /b>

1.      The student must comply with all state and federal regulations. Additionally, students must wait 12 hours from consumption of alcoholic beverages before flying. The illegal use of alcohol or drugs involving university aircraft is grounds for dismissal from the program.

FLIGHT PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS

Students and instructors may perform only those maneuvers authorized in their current flight syllabus unless emergency procedures are required.

Each solo flight operation must be under the supervision and direction of a flight instructor.

3.      Except for spin training conducted only during dual instructional lessons for Flig= ht Instructor Certification (AVN 445), no aerobatic maneuvers shall be perform= ed in Ohio University aircraft or during training flights carried out by the Department of Aviation. Unaut= horized formation flight, and flight in violation of school minimums are also prohibited. Anyone who violat= es this policy will be liable for prosecution by the Federal Aviation Administration (under FAR Part 91.13 and/or 91.307C) and may be terminated = from the OU flight program.

4.      Student pilots enrolled in AVN 240 are not authorized for solo touch and goes.

5.      Retractable gear aircraft are not authorized for touch and goes.

6.      Do not accept a runway assignment by ATC, which exceeds airplane or pilot limitations.

7.      No solo VFR operations may be conducted above a scattered, broken, or overcast layer of clouds.

8.      No student will conduct solo flight at night without an aviation department CF= I at the airport.

9.      Passengers who are not enrolled in Ohio University flight program are not authorized on any Ohio University training flights. Aviation students who wish to fly as observers must complete the appropriate Observation Flight Form. Student observers will be allowed as passengers in a dual flight at = the discretion of the flight instructor.

10. Take-offs and landings are not authorized into grass strips.

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CARELESS AND RECKLESS OPERATIONS

1.      There are no circumstances that would warrant placing a student or instructor's safety in jeopardy. Be proact= ive in minimizing safety hazards.

2.      Violation of established Aviation Department safety procedures, Ohio University Airpo= rt procedures or Federal Aviation Regulations while piloting Ohio University aircraft is grounds for dismissal from the program or suspension of flight privileges.

PRE-FLIGHT PROCEDURES

The aircraft status sheet must be checked to ensure time remaining suffici= ent for flight. Upon shutdow= n, 0.5 hour should remain on the tack before the next inspection due.

Aircraft weight and balance must be calculated for each flight.

Take-off and landing data must be compu= ted for each flight.

Current and forecast departure and destination weather and current NOTAM's mus= t be obtained.

For solo cross-country flights a "Cross Country Statement and Checklist" must be completed.&nb= sp; (See Appendix II.)

Before beginning the preflight inspection, the aircraft key will be placed on= the glare shield so it is clearly visible.

Fuel and oil shall be visually checked prior to each departure.  &= nbsp;      &= nbsp;

A)&n= bsp;   Local training flights - Fuel tanks shall be= no less than one-half.

B)&n= bsp;    Cross-country flights - Fuel tanks must be f= ull.         =

CHECKLIST USAGE

Pilots shall use appropriate checklists for:

A)&n= bsp;   Preflight

B)&n= bsp;    Starting

C)&n= bsp;   Taxi

D)&n= bsp;   Before Takeoff/Run up

E)&n= bsp;    Cruise

F)&n= bsp;    Descent

G)&n= bsp;   Before Landing

H)&n= bsp;   Landing

I)&n= bsp;      After Landing

J)&n= bsp;      Securing Airplane

For all dual flights, the Challenge and Response method shall be used.

CREW COORDINATION

1.      Department of Aviation student pilots and flight instructors shall practice Crew Resou= rce Management (CRM) in flight except when the flight instructor is determining= the student's competency to conduct solo pilot operations or to instruct.        &= nbsp;

2.      Pre-Flight Briefings. Prior to any dual flights a pre-flight briefing will be conducted. At a minimum, the following four i= tems must be briefed:

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>A)&n= bsp;   Communication procedures. This includes planned frequencies, procedures and NAVAIDS.

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>B)&n= bsp;    Weather.&nb= sp; The current and forecast weather for both the departure and arrival airports will be briefed.

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>C)&n= bsp;   Flight plan. Brief the climb out and departure procedure, fuel planning and the planned destination airport.

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>D)&n= bsp;   Emergencies. Brief abort procedures, diversion procedures, radio failure procedures and aircraft emergency procedures. The Pilot in Command is the final authority for all flights. Th= is does not mean, however, that the copilot or student should abdicate his/her role and responsibility for the safe conduct of the flight.

Check List Methodology.

A)    PF (pilot flying) and PNF (pilot not flying) assignments and duties shall be determined prior to flight.

B)     The "Challenge and Response" method shall be used when performing checklist items. The PNF will= read the checklist and the PF shall respond to each item.

C)    The PF and PNF shall clear each turn on their respective side of the aircraft by looking and saying "Clear left" or "Clear right."<= /o:p>

D)    All internal communication during airport operations or within terminal airspace shall be limited to flight instruction or the arrival and departure process= .

E)     The "Two-Challenge" rule shall be used for all flights. This rule provides for automatic a= ssumption of flying duties when any crew member fails to respond to two consecutive challenges.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS

Fire-Prevention and Procedures.

A)    Smoking is prohibited on the ramp. Sm= oking can only be conducted in designated areas.

B)     Several 15lb, CO2 fire extinguishers are positioned and clearly marked near the exterior corner of each hanger. These fire extinguishers are primarily for personnel protection. Once personnel are clear of the fi= re, immediately notify the line office or call 911. (See attached Airport Operation Emergency Procedures).

Hand propping aircraft is prohibited.

Collision avoidance of aircraft on the ground. The ramp at the University Ai= rport as well as all other airport ramps are "No Wake" zones. Taxi speeds shall not exceed a normal "walk." Engine RPM will be kept at a minimum (1000 ± 200 RPM) for movement. Pilots should = be vigilant to avoid other aircraft or ground equipment. Do not taxi within 25 feet of refueling operations or within 20 feet of hangar doors.

Collision avoidance of aircraft during flight. The active runway is consider= ed the runway most nearly aligned with the wind. Pilots should carefully monit= or Unicom for airborne traffic position announcements and exercise caution during arrivals and departures. Departing aircraft shall visually scan 360° for traffic.

Securing of Aircraft when not in use.

A)    At Ohio University (UNI) – Install Control Lock, chock and tie down the aircraft.=

B)     At Other Airports R= 11; Chock and install control lock. If the airplane is to be left over night it must be tied down or hangared.

PRACTICE AREAS

The three practice areas are delineated as follows: (See ATTACHMENT IX)

A)    North Practice Area

1)      The North Practice Area lies north of US 50, which also connects Albany to McArthur. East of Highway 93 = between McArthur and Logan. South of = an East-West line between Logan and Burr Oak.= West of a line from Burr Oak to UNI.

B)     South Practice Area

1)      The South Practice Are= a lies south of US 50 from UNI to Vale’s Mills. East of conveyor belt, North of Oh= io River from stacks by Mason County Airport continuing North of Route 7 from Pomero= y to Coolville. South of a line fr= om Coolville to UNI.

C)    Southwest Practice Area

1)      The Southwest Practice Area lies south of US 50 between Vale’s Mills and Jackson. East of Route 35 from Jackson to Gallipolis. Gallip= olis to stacks and West of conveyor belt to Vale’s Mills.

In all practice areas, pilots should avoid flight in the vicinity of other airports unless landing.

Outline practice areas on your current aeronautical chart.
Unless you are engaged in instrument approach training or in the local traffic pattern, avoid by 5 nm UGS NDB and the final approach course.

Procedures for using the UGS NDB for actual or simulated instrument approaches ar= e:

A)    Announce your position on UNICOM.

B)     Landing light ON within 5 nm of UGS NDB.

C)    Monitor Huntington approach for possible traffic.

MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES

1.      Low flight (below 500 AGL) and/or "buzzing" is unnecessary and dangerous. Any person engagin= g in these activities may be dismissed from the program or have flight privileges suspended.

The minimum safe altitude for required flight maneuvers is:

A)    Single Engine: 1,500 ft. AGL (600-1000' for ground reference maneuvers). Stall recoveries must be completed= no lower than 1,500 ft AGL in single engine aircraft.

B)     Multi Engine: Baron maneuvers must = be conducted in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations of 5000 ft. = AGL in clear air only.

C)    All practice forced la= ndings must be completed no lower than 500 feet AGL unless to an airport. No forced landings will be practic= ed on solo flights.

VFR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Fuel requirements for VFR flight

A)    When either fuel gauge first indicates a 1/4 tank calibration mark in flight, the student shall land and refuel regardless of previous fuel consumption calcu= lations.

B)     Planned fuel reserves for all operations shall be at least 60 minutes of usable fue= l.

Weather Minimums

A)    Ceiling and Visibility Requirements (See Appendix VII.)

B)     Wind Limitations (See Appendix VII= I.)

C)    Special VFR is not authorized.

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IFR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Fuel Requirements for IFR Flight

A)    When either fuel gauge first indicates a 1/2 tank calibration mark in flight, the student shall land and refuel regardless of previous fuel consumption calculations.

B)     Planned fuel reserves for all operations shall be at least 2 hours of usable fuel.<= o:p>

C)    In addition to the requirements of FAR 91.167, dual IFR flight with student instructor shall not be initiated unless reports and forecast indicate departure, enroute, and destination shall have at least a 1000 ft. ceiling = and a 1 mile visibility.

D)    Flight into known or forecasted icing conditions is prohibited.<= /p>
E)     AVN 405 requires a minimum 2000 ft. ceiling and 3 miles visibility both observed and forecast. Solo violation = of AVN 405 rules may be grounds for dismissal from the program or suspension of fl= ight privileges.

INCLEMENT WEATHER OPERATIONS

Winter Operations

A)&n= bsp;   Any frost or snow shall be removed from the airplane prior to flight.

B)     Pilots should avoid sudden, abrupt power changes.

C)&n= bsp;   Leave carb heat on until power is established during touch and goes or go-arounds.

D)    Pitot heat should be on before take-off if flight will be conducted in visible moisture.

E)     Flights are prohibited when the temperature is at or below 0° F.

Convective Activity

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>A)&n= bsp;   Flights in the area or vicinity (20 miles) of known thunderstorms shall be avoided.

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>3.&n= bsp;     Spring Operations

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>A)&n= bsp;   During pre-flight, examine the airplane cowl= ing and other openings for evidence of bird nesting.

NIGHT OPERATIONS

1.   Except for students in AVN 40= 0 and AVN 455, night flight shall be conducted only to meet specific lesson or co= urse nighttime requirements. Note that all dual flights as well as solo cross country in AVN 405 may return after sunset. This does NOT mean a student can d= epart on a solo cross country after sunset. Therefore, all AVN 405 solo x-c students MUST depart during daylight hours.

2.   There will be no unsupervised= solo night flight. Each student wi= ll be supervised by a Department of Aviation CFI who will remain present until the student returns. It is the st= udent responsibility to confirm that a CFI will be present. The student CFI who signs the student’s training logbook will be paid for this supervision.<= span style=3D'font-family:"CG Times"'>

3. Solo cross-country flights must re= turn before sunset unless specified by the syllabus. However, all dual

flights as well a= s solo cross-country in AVN 405 may return after sunset. Unauthorized returns after sunset = or after dispatch hours will be charged for the aircraft as rentals and the student must re-fly the lesson.

4.   Night weather minimums: (See APPENDIX VII.)

COMPLEX AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Only full stop landings are permitted.

Landing gear malfunctions:

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>A)&n= bsp;   If a landing gear malfunction occurs, pilots= are expected to follow manufacturer recommended procedures.

<= span style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"CG Times";mso-bidi-font-family:"CG Times"= '>B)&n= bsp;    In the local area call the UNI Unicom and ask for instructor or maintenance personnel; on the cross countries notify ATC,= and in either case, declare an emergency as needed.

RE-DISPATCH PROCEDURES FOR UNPLANNED LANDINGS

1.      If an unplanned landing is required because of a mechanical problem or unforec= ast weather, the following procedures will be followed:

A)    Secure the aircraft.

B)     Notify the Department of Aviation.

C)    The dispatcher on duty will notify the line office and make arrangements for recovery of the crew and aircraft.

D)    The aircraft will not depart without a dispatch release from the Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Department Chair, or other f= ull time faculty.

E)     Mechanicals can be re-dispatched by OU Airport Maintenance.

2.      For emergency off-airport landings the following procedures will be followed:
A)    Fly the aircraft first.

B)     Follow the appropriate manufacturer's checklist.

C)    Broadcast MAYDAY calls on 121.5 and/or 123.075 if in local area, if time permits, sta= te your position, altitude and heading.

D)    If practicable before landing, secure the aircraft's fuel and electrical syste= ms.

E)     Notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

F)     Notify the Department of Aviation   = ;            &n= bsp;                  &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

G)    The dispatcher on duty will notify airport personnel, the Chief Flight Instruct= or, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Department Chair or faculty member.=

APPENDIX I

Beginning Course Checklist

Course Number ______________________        &= nbsp;       Quarter_____________        &= nbsp;      Year __________<= o:p>

Student _____________________________         &= nbsp;    Instructor ____________________________

This form must be completed and submitted to the Aviation office prior to the first flight for the course. The (S) requires student initials = and the (I) requires CFI initials and the (Sec) requires the department secreta= ry initials.

____   = ; (Sec)    1.         The student is registered for this flight course.

____   = ; (Sec)    2.         Overtime from any previous course has been paid.

____    (S)  = ;      3.         = The student has entered his/her local information (address, phone, email) in the Online Flight

            Schedule System. The student understands that unless the phone number provided is LO= CAL, he/she will be billed for any long distance calls made by the dispatcher to= the number provided.

____   = ; (I)        4.         = The student has personal copies of all the books and materials required as specified on the

“Required Books = and Materials” list. A curr= ent copy of the list is found at the end of this checklist.

____   = ; (S)        5.         = Overtime charges for a course will be billed separately by the Aviation Department. =

Overtime charges will = include overhead plus CFI overtime (if applicable) and hourly airplane and flight training device charges (if applicable). Overtime charges must be paid by check, cash or Mastercard/Visa to the Department of Aviation.

____    (S)   = ;     6.         = If the student withdraws from the flight course, the university will refund 10= 0% of the course fees

            only if the student has not started the corresponding course. If a student withd= raws from the flight course after starting the course, the university will ONLY refund airplane or flight training device fees for unused flight time (base= d on the flight time listed in the FAA-approved syllabus for the course). Any request for a refund must be made after the student has withdrawn from the course.

____   = ; (S)        7.         = Solo flights must return before official sunset. In exceptional cases the Department Chair

or Chief Flight Instru= ctor may approve returns for current, instrument-rated students. Students in violation of this rule= may lose all course credit for these hours and be required to pay the cost to Operations for aircraft rental.

____    (I)   = ;     8.         = Flight instructors of students returning solo after sunset may lose university fli= ght instruction

            =             &nb= sp;           priv= ileges. Flight instruction for the program= is a privilege, not a right.

____    (S)   = ;     9.         = Students returning an aircraft 15 minutes into the next period without permission an= d

&nb= sp;          causing another student to lose his or her flight time may lose flight privileges f= or one week (repeat offenders). = Late aircraft need to call in to the next scheduled instructor/student for appro= val.

____   = ; (I)        10.        FAA Medical in effect is Class _______; Date obtained _______.

            =             As stated in our approved course syllabi, all students must have a valid medic= al         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;               &= nbsp;           =      certificate before starting a flight course.

____   = ; (I)        11.        FAA Knowledge Test for course is:

____     (Sec)        &= nbsp;      Required_______    Not Required______ (If required, the FAA Knowledge Test must be

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; taken and passed prior to beginning the course.)

&nb= sp;

____   = ; (S)        12.        Students must have a minimum of an overall 2.0 GPA to enroll in a flight course.

____   = ; (S)        13.        A “C-” or 70% was received in any ground school course taken as a=

____   = ; (I)        &= nbsp;           pr= erequisite to an associated flight course.

____   = ; (S)        14.        Logbooks: Complete information page and class schedule.

____   = ; (S)        15.        Class enrollment forms—complete now.

____    (I)   = ;     16.        The instructor is responsible for carefully reviewing procedures and monitoring= the logbook throughout the quarter.

____    (S)   = ;     17.        Review the Course Training Syllabus.

____    (I)   = ;            &n= bsp;

____    (S)  = ;      18.        Review scheduling, attendance, cancellation, and no-show policies described in the <= /p>
____    (I)        &= nbsp;           Fl= ight Operations and Safety Manual. Students must attend the flight school at least TWICE a week during their REGULAR flight slots, regardless of weather= or aircraft availability. Each week that a student does not attend at least tw= o of his/her regular slots will result in a two-point deduction in the final cou= rse grade.

____   = ; (S)        19.        Each student must check-in at the Flight Dispatch Office and sign an attendance sheet

____    (I)   = ;            &n= bsp;    within 15 MINUTES of the start of the student’s flight slot. Failure to do t= his will result in a NO-SHOW.

____    (S)   = ;     20.        If the weather is questionable or your airplane is not available check with yo= ur instructor regarding ground instruction, homework or other assignments to be done at the airport. Do not b= e a no-show.

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____    (S)   = ;     21.        To cancel a session for personal (non-emergency) reasons, a student must cance= l no less than 48 HOURS before the scheduled session. To make a personal cancellation, students must contact the Flight Dispatcher on duty in PERSON= or PHONE. Voicemail or messages through other persons other than the flight dispatcher on duty WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED for personal cancellations.

____   &nbs= p;   (S)        &= nbsp; 22.        &= nbsp; Students are allowed o= nly THREE personal cancellations each quarter. Any additional      personal cancellations will result in the student being removed from the flight sche= dule for the remainder of the quarter. A student who loses his/her regular fligh= t slot would still be allowed to fly but only pending on instructor and aircraft availability. In addition, students who are removed from the flight schedule still required to attend the flight school at least TWICE a week, but not necessarily during their old flight slots, regardless of whether they can f= ly or not.

____   = ; (S)        23.        All other cancellations (airplane availability, lesson requirement, waiting for= a

stage check, emergency, etc.) must be made by the student no less than one (1) hour before the sche= duled session. The only exception to the one (1) hour rule are weather cancellati= ons, which may be made by phone no less than 30 min. before the scheduled flight slot, OR 15 mi. into the flight slot in person.

         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

____    (S)   = ;     24.        If a student has three no-shows during a quarter the student will be required to relinqu= ish his or her slot for the quarter and a meeting with the department chair wil= l be scheduled. In addition each n= o show will result in a two-point reduction in final flight course grade.

____   = ; (S)        25.        Instructors/students who wish to appeal a no-show, should submit an excuse in writing to the    = ;        =

____  = (I)        =                   =       Chief Flight Instructor. Repeat off= enders may lose flight instruction privileges or their flight slot.

____   = ; (S)        26.        No-shows will be charged as follows:

____   = ; (I)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          Students=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Local solo/dual &n= bsp;         0.5 hour of scheduled airplane fee

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        XC solo/dual     &nbs= p;           1.0 hour of scheduled airplane fee

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Frasca session      =          $45.00

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Ground session      =         $10.00<= /p>

____ (S) &n= bsp;         27.        Students will be grounded until no-show fee is paid.

____ (S)        &= nbsp; 28.        Permanent changes of instructor must = be approved by the Department Chair or Chief Flight Instructor prior to the flight.

____ (I)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; 29.        Temporary substitutions of instructor= s for particular lessons must be approved by the Department Chair, Chief Flight Instructor or Chief Dispatcher.

____ (S) &n= bsp;         30.        Review traffic pattern, taxi and flight procedures.

____ (S)        &= nbsp; 31.        Minimum altitude over traffic pattern is 2500’; fly crosswind over numbers. Give accurate position repo= rts.

____ (S) &n= bsp;         32.        All X-C must be at least 50 nm but not more than 275 nm.

____ (S)        &= nbsp; 33.        NO UNAUTHORIZED PASSENGERS PERMITTED!! Only OU flight instructors currently employed by the department or flight students registered during the current quarter may ride on dual flig= hts as observers. Students or instructors who wish to fly as observers must mak= e a request at the Dispatch Office and fill out the appropriate “Makeup/Observer” form and turn in to the Dispatcher. The Dispatcher must approve all observer flights.

____ (S) &n= bsp;         34.        NO UNAUTHORIZED NIGHT!!

____ (S) &n= bsp;         35.        Except for AVN 405, no solo cross-country unless 3000’ and 7 miles visibilit= y.

____ (S)        &= nbsp; 36.        No student solo x-c over water that places the aircraft out of engine-out glid= ing distance from shore.

____ (S) &n= bsp;         37.        A flight plan and x-c checklist must be filed for all x-c’s and given to the dispatcher. After return

        =               =             &nb= sp;    see dispatcher to be signed in.

____ (S)        &= nbsp; 38.        Any aircraft discrepancy shall be written up on a discrepancy form and given to= the dispatcher or if it is after dispatcher hours written twice, with one taken= to maintenance hangar and one left on the aircraft clipboard.

____ (S) &n= bsp;         39.        Any violation of FAR’s or Aviation Department rules may be grounds for dismissal from the

        =             &nb= sp;            =       course and/or program.

____ (S)  &nb= sp;        40.        Any student not completing a flight course in quarter registered will receive a grade of

        =             &nb= sp;            =      “PR”. This= will not turn into an “F” and affect your GPA as stated in the university catalog.

However, if you do not complete a flight cou= rse in two full quarters you may be dropped from the flight program.=

_____(S)        =    41.                &= nbsp; I have received a current copy of the Department of Aviation Flight Operations and Safety Manual. I know that I must read it and understand its contents. I will turn in the signed “Student Acknowledgement” sheet to the department secretary before my second scheduled flight of the quarter.=

__________________________________        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       _____________________________= ___________

Student Signature        &= nbsp;             Date        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       Instructor Signature                          =      Date

REQUIRED BOOKS AND MATERIALS LIST

ALL FLIGHT COURSES:

PILOT LOGBOOK

CURRENT SECTIONAL AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

CURRENT FAR/AIM

AIRPLANE FLYING HANDBOOK (FAA-H-8083-3)

PLOTTER

CALCULATOR

E6B OR ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR

PRACTICAL TEST ST= ANDARD (PTS) APPROPRIATE FOR THE COURSE

ORAL EXAM GUIDE APPROPRIATE FOR THE COURSE

APPROPRIATE PILOT OPERATING HA= NDBOOK (POH)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR AVN 400/455<= /span>

CURRENT LOW ENROU= TE CHARTS

CURRENT APPROACH = PLATES

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR AVN 430

JEPPESSEN MULTIEN= GINE MANUAL

NOTE: MOST OF THESE MATERIALS CAN BE PUR= CHASED FROM THE PILOT SHOP IN THE TERMINAL BUILDING AT OHIO UNIVERSITY AIRPORT.

APPENDIX II

SOLO CROSS COUNTRY STATEMENT AND CHECK LIST

(Incomplete forms will result in grade penalties)

___(S) 1. I have obtained the actual we= ather, forecast, and winds aloft for the area and duration of my flight.

___(I) &nbs= p;      Ceilings and visibilities must be a minimum of 3000' and 7 miles, except for AVN 405= for which the minimums are 2000’ ceiling and 3 miles visibility.        =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

           Lowest ceilings are      = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;

           Lowest visibility is               =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;                  =

           Closest significant weather              &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;           =

___(S) 2.= I have filled out the front = of the Take-off Data card.

___(I)

___(S) 3.= I have calculated the weight= and balance for this flight on the back of the Take-off Data card. The weight

___(I)        and balance are within limits.

___(S) 4.   I have completed a flight pla= nning navlog, indicating courses, dista= nces, times and other pertinent

___(I) &nbs= p;      information. The one-way distance for any cross-country flight must be at least 50 nm but not exceed 275 nm. However, I unde= rstand that for AVN 240 and AVN 340 solo cross-country flights, the one-way distan= ce MUST NOT EXCEED 175 nm from UNI.

___(S) 5. <= /span>I have completed and filed a FAA flight plan. NO ROUND ROBIN FLIGHT PLANS!!!!

___(I)

___(S) 6. <= /span>I have attached a printout of the current and forecast weather and a copy of = my FAA flight plan to this

___(I) &nbs= p;      completed checklist and left these items with the dispatcher in Aviation Training.

___(S) 7.= I have the latest charts ava= ilable to me and have checked all pertinent information on the chart concerning

___(I)        my flight. Chart expires         &= nbsp;         Chart ID      &n= bsp;            = ;

___(S) 8.= I will have in my possession= upon departure, credit cards or necessary cash.

___(I)

___(S) 9. <= /span>Except for AVN 405 solo cross-country flights, I know that if I land after sunset,= the flight cannot be used

___(I) &nbs= p;      to fulfill training requirements and that this flight will become a rental. Sunset time is ____________.        &= nbsp;            &= nbsp;                  = ;         =

___(S) 10. = There will be a CFI (or Dispatcher) on the Airport at my planned return time.

___(I)      Name of “return” CFI (or Dispatcher): ____________________________________

___(S) 11.= I understand that if I land at an airport where ramp, security or parking fees are charged, I will be

___(I)        &= nbsp;    responsible for paying these fees. If I u= se the Multi-Service card, I will reimburse Airport Operations for these charges.<= /p>

I have read and also complied with the above statements and understand that a= ny falsification of these statements are grounds for dismissal from the Aviati= on Program at Ohio University. T= his form is to be left with a copy of my flight plan and the weather printout w= ith the Dispatcher.

DATE: ____________     &= nbsp;

___________________________________        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            _____________________________________

        &= nbsp;       STUDENT'S SIGNATURE     &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   INSTRUCTOR/DISPATCHER SIGNATURE

Note: Solo students enrolled in AVN 240 must be signed out by their flight instru= ctor prior to any cross-country flight. All other students may be signed out by = any instructor prior to a cross country flight. If no instructor is available f= or a student NOT enrolled in AVN 240, a dispatcher may sign out the student if t= ime permits.

SOLO CROSS COUNTRY COMPLETION CHECK LIST=

(An Instructor/Dispatcher must init= ial each item)

___(I) 1.&= nbsp; Return credit card, clipboard, key and fuel receipts.

___(I) 2.&= nbsp; Aircraft is chocked, tied down and control lock in place.

___(I) 3.&= nbsp; All trash removed from aircraft.

___(I) 4.&= nbsp; Write up any maintenance discrepancies.

___(I) 5.&= nbsp; CANCEL FLIGHT PLAN!!! Time closed/cancelled:         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;

___(I) 6.&= nbsp; Logbook and aircraft time sheet have been filled out correctly.

            =       Local time in:      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     Any omissions will result in a grade penalty.

DATE ___________     &n= bsp;    STUDENT SIGNATURE_____________________________________________

DATE____________         = INSTRUCTOR/DISPATCHER SIGNATURE_____________________________

APPENDIX III

=

APPENDIX IV

Ohio University

Departme= nt of Aviation

Aviation Student Grading Criteria

Procedur= es Component

&nb= sp;

Except for illness, emergency, or department-approved absence, the following deductions will be made from the final grade.

Deductions<= /b>

10 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Flying aircraft through an inspection

5 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     For solo flights, failure to complete time-to-inspection paperwork.<= /span>

2 points        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Failure to attend the flight school at least twice each week during the studentR= 17;s regular flight slots

2 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     For each “no-show”

2 points        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   For misplacing or damaging airplane documents/items or failure to remove trash/debris from airplane

1 point      &n= bsp;            = ;       Failure to complete Daily Flight Report correctly and legibly.

1 point        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     Failure to document lesson content (correctly and legibly) in student logbook per syllabus (deduction will be given for each lesson not documented).

1 point      &n= bsp;            = ;       Failure to document lesson number

1 point      &n= bsp;            = ;       Failure to put cross-country destinations in remarks section

1 point      &n= bsp;            = ;       Failure to complete X-C form including required signatures

Students who wish to appeal should submit a written excuse to the Chief Flight Instructor within three working days of the absence or violation. The Department Chair and Chief Fli= ght Instructor will review the case to determine any extenuating circumstances that may ap= ply.

Grading Scale

95 - 100      &n= bsp;            = ;    A

90 – 94     &nb= sp;            =       A-

87 – 89     &nb= sp;            =       B+

83 – 86     &nb= sp;            =       B

80 – 82     &nb= sp;            =       B-

77 – 79     &nb= sp;            =       C+

73 – 76     &nb= sp;            =       C

70 – 72     &nb= sp;            =       C-

67 – 69     &nb= sp;            =       D+

63 – 66     &nb= sp;            =       D

60 – 62     &nb= sp;            =       D-

59 or lower      = ;            = F

Course Grading Criteria

For all flight courses the final grade will be calculated by averaging all writ= ten tests (if appropriate), stage checks (if appropriate), and instructor grade. Deduction points will = be subtracted from the final grade.

Rev. 9/1/02

APPENDIX V

Ohio University

Department of Aviation=

Aviation 475 Grading Criteria<= /i>

&nb= sp;

=

Student CFI’s instructing for the Department are required to register for at least one credit hour of AVN 475.

All students will begin with 100 points. Except for illness, emergency, or department approved leave-of-absence, the following deductions will be made= .

Deductions<= /b>

30 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Flying aircraft through an inspection

15 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Cancellation of students to fly non-department flights

10 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Failure to be present when student returns from cross-country

10 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Failure to complete time-to-inspection paperwork

10 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Failure to be present when 240 is soloing

10 points      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    Failure to check and/or sign student’s cross-country form
5 points           &nb= sp;           Fail= ure to cancel or “no-show” for a scheduled flight period=

5 points           &nb= sp;           Impr= oper endorsements

5 points           &nb= sp;           Fail= ure to complete Daily Flight Report correctly and legibly

5 points           &nb= sp;           Fail= ure to document lesson content (correctly and legibly) in student logbook per syllabus

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; (deduction will be given for each lesson not documented)

2 points        =              Failure to document le= sson number

Flight instructors who are absent or who know they will be cited for one of the ab= ove reasons and wish to appeal should submit a written excuse to the Chief Flig= ht Instructor within three working days of the absence or violation. The Department Chair and Chief Fli= ght Instructor will review the case to determine any extenuating circumstances = that may apply.

Grading Scale

95 - 100      &n= bsp;            = ;    A

90 – 94     &nb= sp;            =       A-

87 – 89     &nb= sp;            =       B+

83 – 86     &nb= sp;            =       B

80 – 82     &nb= sp;            =       B-

77 – 79     &nb= sp;            =       C+

73 – 76     &nb= sp;            =       C

70 – 72     &nb= sp;            =       C-

67 – 69     &nb= sp;            =       D+

63 – 66     &nb= sp;            =       D

60 – 62     &nb= sp;            =       D-

59 or lower      = ;            = F

9/1/02 Rev.

APPENDIX VI

FLIGHT TRAINING DURING QUARTER BREAKS

No academic program flight training, neither dual nor solo, neither 1= 41 nor 61, will be conducted during the following Quarter Break period:

December 19, 2003      = ;           throug= h January 4, 2004

March 21, 2004      = ;            &n= bsp;    through March 28, 2004

June 12, 2004      = ;            &n= bsp;       through June 20, 2004

August 28, 2004      = ;            &n= bsp;    through September 6, 2004

This applies to all student and faculty CFI’s. Instructors are not to be asked to fly to finish course requirements that the student failed to complete during the quarter. = Students should plan quarter flight activity accordingly and take advantage of good weather from the first week of classes each term.

For the period from Thanksgiving to December 19, students should realize that instructors are not required to fly during this time period. Students who desire to fly after t= he end of Fall Quarter should contact instructors well in advance of the Christmas break to arrange a schedule.

Designated Flight Examiners may schedule exams at their discretion.<= /p>

Several issues have created the need for this schedule:

= -&nb= sp;            =         Safety: supervisio= n of students during breaks;

= -&nb= sp;            =         Safety: rest for faculty/staff instructors;

= -&nb= sp;            =         141 requirements f= or Chief or Assistant Chief availability; and

= -&nb= sp;            =         Student procrastination delaying completion of courses until break periods.

APPENDIX VII

Department of Aviation Ceiling and Visibility Requirements For VFR Training Flights

<= /p>

Day

Night

Dual

Solo

Dual

Solo

University Airport

1500/3

1500/3

1500/3

1500/3

Local Practice

Area

1500/5

3000/5

2500/5

3000/5

Cross

Country

3000/5

3000/7

3000/7

5000/7

<= /p>
1.     The ceiling and visibility must be no lower than the minimums above at the prop= osed departure time, along the planned route of flight and forecast to be no low= er than the required ceiling and visibility shown above.

2.     The flight instructor shall analyze each solo operation prior to departure for appropriate requirement of higher minimums for that particular flight.

APPENDIX VIII

Department of Aviation Wind Limitations

For Training Flights

Dual

Solo 240

Solo 340&405

Straight Line Winds

30 KTS

15 KTS

20 KTS

Crosswind Component

Max crosswind       component<= /span>

7 KTS

10 KTS

The flight instructor shall analyze each solo operation prior to departure for appropriate requirement of higher minimums= for that particular flight.

APPENDIX IX=

=

APPENDIX X

Stage Check Request Form

Ohio University

Department of Aviation

The CFI assigned to the student= must fill out this request form and hand it to the Dispatcher who will then find= an available/qualified stage check instructor. The Dispatcher is responsible f= or scheduling the stage check and contacting the student.

Student Name    = ;   __________________________________ = Phone/email         = ___________________________

Course    &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; AVN _______      =             &nb= sp;   Stage Check #     _______________________

Written Test        Completed             &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Not required

Flight time            Completed

Preferred day/time  &= nbsp;           __= _______________        Second-choice day/time      ___________= _____

CFI signature       __________________________________= _________        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Date        ___________________

To be filled out by Dispatcher:

Received by Dispatcher        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; _____________________________        &= nbsp;   Date        ___________________

Confirmed Stage Check Instructor    _____________________________        &= nbsp;   Date        ___________________

C. RESPONSIBILITIES<= /h2>

Course Grading Criteria

Department of Aviation

A= IRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN