Chapter 2- Flying Club

Question 1

What are the Conditions for Flying Club approval by the Competent Authority?

Answer 1

1. Acceptance of the concerned authority.
2. The club shall be registered as an establishment or a company entirely owned by UAE national(s).
3. The club shall obtain Security Clearance for the organisation, members, and users.
4. The club shall have an organisational chart that includes the following designations: an Accountable manager,
   operations manager, maintenance manager and a safety and security officer in addition to clear working plan.
5. The club shall have an operation manual which includes internal policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities
   related to the club
6. The club shall have a service catalogue for the services delivered to members along with the fees
7. The club shall have Light sport aviation activities training manual.
8. The club shall have appropriate facilities and equipment to ensure safe operations including operations room.
9. The club shall fulfil the commissioning and operational requirements stipulated in this regulation.

Question 2

What are the commissioning requirements to be met in order to obtain flying club approval?

Answer 2

1. The Club shall have a training programme approved by the competent authority.
2. The Club shall have sufficient instructors appropriately qualified on all light sport aircraft categories and remote
   control aircraft used in the club or on similar aircraft.
3. The Club shall have sufficient approved maintenance technicians or a maintenance organisation approved by the
   competent authority. In addition, the club shall have equipment required for periodic aircraft maintenance.
4. The Club shall establish a comprehensive system approved by the competent authority for the issuance and
   printing of licences for pilots conducting light sports aviation activities.
5. The Club shall fulfill the security requirements as required by the Competent Authority
6. The Club shall fulfill any other general safety requirements as stipulated by concerned entities in the UAE.
7. The Club shall implement the National Aviation Security Programme requirements under the supervision of the
   competent authority

Question 3

What are the day/night operational limitations for flying clubs?

Answer 3

Flying operations are limited to day time only.

Question 4

What are the Club meeting requirements?

Answer 4

1. The club shall conduct a minimum of 1 meeting every 6 months and also whenever needed. These meetings shall
   have a legal status and attended by the majority of the members including a representative from the Competent
   Authority.
2. Safety of aircraft used in the club and the operations shall be among the main agenda items of these meetings;
   and a copy of the minutes of meetings shall be provided to the Competent Authority and the concerned
   authority.

Question 5

What are the record keeping requirements in the club?

Answer 5

a) Aircraft and equipment maintenance record for a minimum period of 12 months from the time the aircraft
or equipment has been withdrawn from service;
b) records pertaining to licences issued by the club for a minimum period of 3 years
c) records pertaining to club members for a minimum period of 5 years
d) Minutes of meeting for a minimum period of 3 years

Question 6

How often will the Competent Authority audit a flying club?

Answer 6

The Competent Authority shall audit the Flying Club at least once every year or whenever deemed necessary to
verify compliance with Federal Law number (20) 1991, Federal Law number (4) 1996 as well as their implementing
rules and regulations.

Question 7

What are the reporting requirements in the cases of accidents or violations?

Answer 7

The Flying Club shall, in cases of accidents or violations shall:
1. report to the Competent Authority immediately about any user who has violated any provision of the followed
laws, regulations, and decrees as determined by the Competent Authority;
2. immediately notify the Competent Authority in case of any accident in order for the required actions to be taken
in this regard and;
3. submit a written report to the Competent Authority within 72 hours providing the accident details and any
known causes of the accident as per the Competent Authority requirements.