Members’ Forum

30th November 2013

To enjoy safe flying, friendship, and sharing our passion for aviation

Agenda

Safety Management System (SMS)Gliding Incidents and Lessons to be LearntLSA Incidents and Lessons to be LearntTow Ropes – Glider LaunchingCTAF Frequency and Changes to Airspace Administration MattersTug FuturesOpen Discussion

Safety Management System - SMS

Why do we need one• It is a legislative requirement• To maintain a safe environment for all persons

so far as is reasonably practicable

What is an SMS• It is a document that sets out how we are to go

about our general business in a safe manner

Safety Management System - SMS

ASC has been activeCASA approved GFA SMS systemPlan to include LSA as part of the GFA SMS• One SMS

Safety Policy – our commitment• Develop and embed a safety culture in all flying

activities that recognises the importance and value of effective aviation safety management and acknowledges at all times that safety is paramount

• Clearly define for all members their accountabilities and responsibilities for the development and delivery of flying safety and performance

Safety Management System - SMS

Safety Policy – our commitment (cont.)• Minimise the risks associated with aircraft operations

to a point that is as low as reasonably practicable / achievable

• Ensure that externally supplied systems and services that impact upon safety of our operations meet appropriate safety standards

• Actively develop and improve our safety processes• Comply with and wherever possible exceed legislative

and regulatory requirements and standards• Ensure that sufficient skilled and trained resources are

available to implement safety strategy and policy

Safety Management System - SMS

Safety Policy – our commitment (cont.)• Ensure that all members are provided with

adequate and appropriate flying safety information and training, are competent in safety matters and are only allocated tasks commensurate with their skills

• Establish and measure our safety performance against realistic objectives and/or targets

• Achieve the highest levels of safety performance in all our flying activities

• Continually improve our safety performance

Safety Management System - SMS

Safety Policy – our commitment (cont.)• Conduct safety and management reviews and

ensure that relevant action is taken• Ensure that the application of effective flying

safety management systems is integral to all our activities, with the objective of achieving the highest levels of safety standards and performance

Safety Management System - SMS

Safety Committee – SCAccountable Manager• Club President – Steve Pegler

Club Safety Officer - CSO• Paul Brown

Chief Flying Instructors - CFI• Karl Faeth – LSA• Robin Richter – Gliding

Airworthiness Officer – AO• Paul Clift

Gawler Airfield Manager• Tom Leech

Safety Management System - SMS

What are the nuts and bolts?• Safety policy and objectives• Establish accountability and responsibilities• Establish an emergency plan• Identify hazards• Assess the risk of these hazards• Establish procedures to mitigate these risks• Monitor and review the system

Safety Management System - SMS

What are the nuts and bolts? (cont.)• Monitor and review incident reports to

improve the system• Communicate and consult• Conduct safety audits• Safety promotion• Safety training• Safety education

Safety Management System - SMS

Who’s business is safety??It is everybody’s business!!

We need to engage all stakeholders to actively promote safety on our airfield

Gliding Incidents and Lessons to be Learnt

Canopy Care

Airspace – proper understanding and communication

Gliding Incidents and Lessons to be Learnt

Understanding aircraft systems

LSA Incidents and Lessons to be Learnt

Truro Flats – Situational awareness

Engine Cowl – Incorrectly fitted

Airspace – In the circuit

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

The Vital LinkEvery glider pilot’s nightmare• A rope failure at a critical point in the

launching process

Gawler Airfield• Expansion of built up areas• Reduced landing options

NEXY• Shortened runways• More taxying – increased rope wear

We can mitigate (reduce) the risks

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

The Vital Link• Main rope – 10mm• Weak Link – 8mm• TOST rings

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

Mitigating (reducing) the riskProper rope care• Taxying on grass will reduce abrasion• Don’t tow on a knot• Rotate rope at half life• Don’t pull on plastic hose protective cover• Don’t use an unserviceable rope!

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

The tug end

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

The glider end

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

What’s wrong?

Tow Ropes – Glider Launching

What’s wrong?

CTAF Frequency and Changes to Airspace

CTAF Frequency and Changes to Airspace

Administration Matters

A message from TomDate flight sheetsFuel – make office aware of any errorsAccounts (statements)• Sent out about 10th of the month• If you pay by end of month the sum won’t

appear on the next statement • If you pay in the next month the sum will still

appear on the next statement

Feeding the birds• Please, don’t do it

Tug Futures

VH-BOT The old girl needs a new dressWhen – Y2014Cost – approx. $50KWe need two tugsThe question – What is the best way to meet our future tug needs?• Rebag BOT• Purchase another Pawnee• Consider a Motor Glider Tug• Consider an LSA Tug

Open discussion

Who’s first?

Our Motto

To Enjoy safe flying, friendship, and sharing our passion for aviation