{"number":"9b.2","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis rule applies to all forms of air experience flying and flying instruction undertaken by members of Scouts, including hovercrafting. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.1 Air activities: access to airfields\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.1.1 Permission to enter airfields\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBefore any member of the Scouts proceeds on to any private, civil, or Service airfield the permission of the controlling body of the airfield must be obtained.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.1.2 Briefing\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAny individual or party must be briefed as detailed in \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/access-to-airfields/\u0022 title=\u0022Access to airfields\u0022\u003EAccess to Airfields (FS120702)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.1.3 Exceptions to access rules\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPOR 9b.2.1.1 and POR 9b.2.1.2 do not apply when visits to civil airports are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Econfined to the spectators\u0027 enclosure\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eduring open days\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eat air shows when using public enclosures\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.2 Air activities: public liability insurance and pilot and aircraft requirements\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.2.1 Pilot compliance\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe pilot must comply with these, supplementing or replacing them for licensing, medical and class/type ratings:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe Air Navigation Order\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERules of the Air\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJoint Aviation Requirements \u2013 Operations\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany Civil Aviation Authority regulations\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany International Civil Aviation Organization regulations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.2.2 Aircraft compliance\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe aircraft must comply with these, supplementing or replacing them for registration and maintenance:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe Air Navigation Order\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ejoint Aviation Requirements \u2013 Operations\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany Civil Aviation Authority regulations\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany International Civil Aviation Organization regulations\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erequirements of the Light Aircraft Association, where they have delegated authority\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erequirements of British Gliding Association, where they have delegated authority\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erequirements of British Microlight Aircraft Association, where they have delegated authority.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.2.3 Insurance requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe aircraft operator must hold insurance as per one of (a) or (b):\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ean Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Combined Single Limit in respect of Third Party and Passenger Liability complying with the requirements of \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/785\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council\u0022\u003EThe Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005\u003C/a\u003E or any amendment or replacement thereof,\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ean Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Split Liability complying with the requirements of \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/785\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council\u0022\u003EThe Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005\u003C/a\u003E or any amendment or replacement thereof in respect to Third Party Liability and having a minimum in respect of Passenger Liability of one million pounds.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn either case where the aircraft is a helicopter the Passenger Liability limit must be to a minimum Level of five million pounds.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESuggested Endorsement: \u0022It is hereby noted that this policy includes the interest of The Scout Association as an additional insured in respect of flights involving members of the Scout movement.\u0022\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere this endorsement is not in place, an indemnity to principal clause must be contained within their policy documentation. Further support regarding this may be obtained from Unity Insurance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.2.4 Notification requirement\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll members undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) must notify the UK Headquarters using the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEFoCW4x21xLmBmZv4Xi0B5UNDc5SlhONU05SUhFWFgyMUFGUzNCM1MzVCQlQCN0PWcu\u0026amp;route=shorturl\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Air notifications form\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEFoCW4x21xLmBmZv4Xi0B5UNDc5SlhONU05SUhFWFgyMUFGUzNCM1MzVCQlQCN0PWcu\u0026amp;route=shorturl\u0022\u003EAir Notifications form\u003C/a\u003E before or immediately after the activity.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.3 Air activities: flight briefings\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.3.1 Pre-flight instruction\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAny member of the movement engaged in any flying activity must be given prior instruction in:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe use of the aircraft safety harness and other safety equipment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe purpose of the flight, the sensations likely to be experienced and the method of clearing the ears on ascent and descent\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe emergency evacuation procedures including the use of an emergency parachute where appropriate.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.4 Air activities: Ballooning\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.4.1 Commercial balloon flights\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhere payment is involved, the flight must be under the provision of an Air Operators Certificate (Balloon) holder.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.4.2 Non-commercial balloon flights\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhere payment is not involved the pilot must:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehold a UK Private Pilot\u2019s Licence (Balloons and Airships)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehave at least 100 hours as pilot in charge of the type of balloon (hot air or gas) being used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.5 Hang gliding, paragliding, and parascending\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.1 Training requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHang gliding, paragliding and parascending training must only be undertaken under the supervision of a person holding a British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Senior Instructor Licence operating within a BHPA registered school.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.2 Equipment standards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHang gliders, paragliders and parascending equipment purchased or used by members must comply with the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association airworthiness requirements as set down in their Technical Manual.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.3 Approved sites\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHang gliding, paragliding and parascending must be undertaken only at British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association approved sites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.4 Dual/Tandem Flight Restrictions\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers must only undertake dual/tandem flights on hang gliders, paragliders or wing ascending canopies (this specifically excludes round canopies) with a pilot holding the appropriate British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association dual licence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMembers must not undertake dual/tandem flights using round canopies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.5 Activities abroad\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhen abroad, professional instructors/pilots must hold the relevant national qualification or equivalent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.5.6 Powered flight compliance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe flying of powered hang gliders and powered paragliders must fully comply with the appropriate rules above.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.6 Air activities: Hovercrafting\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHovercrafting delivered as Scout-led activity falls within the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, see POR 9a.7.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.6.1 Helmet requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA helmet must be worn by anyone taking part in an organised Scout hovercraft activity, unless:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea Sikh wearing a Turban chooses not to wear a helmet, and they ensure there is no loose fabric that could be drawn into the fan. This does not apply to a Sikh wearing a Top Knot\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea medical or additional need causes challenges with wearing a conventional outdoor activity helmet, see \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/activity-helmets/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Helmets\u0022\u003EActivity Helmets (FS120430)\u003C/a\u003E for guidance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.6.2 Buoyancy aid requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBuoyancy aids must be worn at all times when on board a hovercraft. This applies to activities both on land and water, even when water is not in sight.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.6.3 Remote cut off device\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA remote cut off device must be fitted to any craft being used for solo training or flights.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.6.4 Water classification for hovercrafting\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHovercrafting over water must only take place on inland waters of Class C, B1 or B2 waters (as defined in POR 9b.5.3).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.7 Air activities: Gliding\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.7.1 Supervision and suitability \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe flight must be under the supervision of a British Gliding Association Flying Instructor at a British Gliding Association registered club. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAge, weight, and maturity of the Scout member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.7.2 Motor / self-launching glider requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor motor / self-launching glider requirements see POR 9b.2.9.3 Powered Aircraft Flying.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.8 Air activities: Parachuting\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.8.1 Training supervision\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers must only undertake parachute training when supervised by a person holding an instructor rating of the British Parachute Association.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.8.2 Approved centres\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers may undertake parachuting or skydiving through a recognised British Parachuting Association centre.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E9b.2.9 Air activities: Powered aircraft flying\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.9.1 Powered flying involving payment\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPowered Flying involving payment (in accordance with the current Air Navigation Order):\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe flight must be provided by an Air Operators Certificate holder\u003Cbr\u003EOR\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eif the flight is of an instructive nature, it must be under the supervision of a flying instructor holding a valid JAR \u2013 FCL Flight Instructor Rating (or Part-FCL equivalent) or a Civil Aviation Authority registered training facility or International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) equivalent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe age, weight, and maturity of the Scout member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the facility providing the instruction.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAny Scout members who are observers in passenger seats must not pay anything.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.9.2 Powered flying not involving payment\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPowered Flying where no payment is involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe requirement for pilot experience level is at least 200 hours total of which 100 hours are as pilot in command of an aircraft including both these conditions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eat least 20 hours as pilot in command of an aircraft of the same type as that being used to carry Scout members of which at least 3 hours must have been within the preceding 90 days\u003Cbr\u003EAND\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eat least three take offs and three landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aeroplane of the same type as that being used to carry Scout members within the preceding 30 days.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.9.3 Motor / Self launching glider flights \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EMotor / Self launching glider flights must be under the supervision of a flying instructor holding a British Gliding Association Motor Gliding Instructor Rating or a Flight Instructor (SLMG) Rating at a British Gliding Association registered club. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAge, weight, and maturity of the Scout member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9b.2.9.4 Microlighting\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMicrolighting must be under the supervision of a holder of the National Private Pilot\u0027s 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