{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe requirement to notify HQ of air activities taking place is so that we can establish how many members are taking part in these activities throughout the year in order to get the correct level of insurance.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why do we have to notify HQ of flying activities?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, the requirement is to notify HQ before or immediately after the activity. We appreciate that bad weather can prevent activities from taking place and so \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.office.com/e/PugLXaJtsh\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Logging the activity\u0022\u003Elogging the activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;once it is complete can give a much more accurate picture of what activity has taken place.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Am I insured if I don\u2019t notify HQ before my air activity?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo. There is no requirement to notify HQ as indoor skydiving does not come under the air activities rules in\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229. Activities\u0022\u003EPOR chapter 9\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf your group are going indoor skydiving, please consult \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91-all-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.1 All activities\u0022\u003EPOR rule 9a.1.1.3\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Other Activities and \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-96-use-of-external-centres-and-instructors/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.6 Use of External Centres and Instructors\u0022\u003EPOR rule 9a.6\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Use of External Centres and Instructors.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need to notify HQ if my group are going indoor skydiving?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA number of questions had been asked by members about the application of the safeguarding rules to the way in which air activities are delivered, specifically two seat aircraft and so this guidance was developed in response to provide some practical tips on how to run these activities in line with the policies.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why is there separate guidance for safeguarding of air activities?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229. Activities\u0022\u003EPOR chapter 9\u003C/a\u003E outlines the requirements for pilots flying Scouts, this includes qualifications, flying hours and insurance. Anyone wishing to fly members of Scouting must meet these requirements.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"My friend is a pilot, can they provide flying experiences for my Scouts?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMost air activities are regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the regulations must be followed, so any permits would not be of benefit and would not work on the existing principle that members could lead activities without an external qualification.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why are air activities not in the permit scheme?"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/access-to-airfields/\u0022 title=\u0022Access to airfields\u0022\u003EAccess to airfields\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/air-activities-safeguarding-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Air Activities Safeguarding Guidance\u0022\u003EAir activities safeguarding\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/hovercrafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Hovercrafting\u0022\u003EHovercrafting\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/parascending/\u0022 title=\u0022Parascending\u0022\u003EParascending\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.office.com/e/PugLXaJtsh\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Air notification form\u0022\u003EAir notification form\u003C/a\u003E - \u003Cspan\u003EPlease provide details of the air activities being undertaken by your Group, Unit or Network. 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