GVC Definitions Flashcards
Accident
An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which, in the case of a UA, takes place between the time the aircraft is ready to move with the purpose of flight until such time it comes to rest at the end of the flight and the primary propulsion system is shut down, in which:
a) a person is fatally or seriously injured
b) the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft
Airprox
An Airprox is a situation in which, in the opinion of a pilot or air traffic services personnel, the distance between aircraft as well as their relative positions and speed have been such that the safety of the aircraft involved may have been compromised
Concept of Operations
describes the characteristics of the organisation, system, operations and the objectives of the user.
Day
The time from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset (both times exclusive), sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.
Danger Area
- airspace which has been notified as such within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may take place or exist at such times as may be notified
Extended Visual Line-Of-Sight Operation
- an operation in which the RP and RPA Observer(s) maintain direct unaided visual contact with the RPA sufficient to monitor the crafts flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vessels, vehicles and structures to avoid collisions.
Involved Persons -
A person may be considered to be ‘involved’ when they have:
(a) given explicit consent to the UAS operator or to the remote pilot to be part of the UAS operation (even indirectly as a spectator or just accepting to be overflown by the UAS); and
(b) received from the UAS operator or from the remote pilot clear instructions and safety precautions to follow in case the UAS exhibits any unplanned behaviour.
In principle, in order to be considered a ‘person involved’, one:
(a) is able to decide whether or not to participate in the UAS operation;
(b) broadly understands the risks involved;
(c) has reasonable safeguards during the UAS operations, introduced by the site manager and the aircraft operator; and
(d) is not restricted from taking part in the event or activity if they decide not to participate in the UAS operation.
Maximum Take-Off Mass -
maximum mass which ensures the controllability and mechanical resistance of the UA when flying within the operational limits.
The MTOM should include all the elements on board the UA:
(a) all the structural elements of the UA;
(b) the motors;
(c) the propellers, if installed;
(d) all the electronic equipment and antennas;
(e) the batteries and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and all fluids; and
Introduction(M)
(f) the heaviest payload allowed by the manufacturer, including sensors and their ancillary equipment.
Night
- the time from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise (both times inclusive), sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level;
Small Unmanned Aircraft
- Any unmanned aircraft, other than a balloon or a kite, having a mass of not more than 20 kg without its fuel but including any articles or equipment installed in or attached to the aircraft at the commencement of its flight.
Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft -
A small unmanned aircraft which is equipped to undertake any form of surveillance or data acquisition.
Visual Line-Of-Sight Operation -
The RP or Competent Observer maintains direct unaided visual contact with the SUA sufficient to monitor the crafts flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vessels, vehicles and structures to avoid collisions.
UAS Classification
UAS under 150kg MTOM are exempt from EASA regulation and fall under the control of the National Aviation Authority
in UK - UAS under 20kg are exempt from airworthiness requirements
Types of operation
VLOS EVLOS BVLOS DAY NIGHT
Air Navigation Order 2016 - 94
Small Unmanned Aircraft: Requirements
(1) A person must not cause or permit any article or animal (whether or not attached to a parachute) to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft so as to endanger persons or property.
(2) The remote pilot of a small unmanned aircraft may only fly the aircraft if reasonably satisfied that the flight can safely be made.
(3) The remote pilot of a small unmanned aircraft must maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the aircraft sufficient to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the purpose of avoiding collisions.
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(5) The SUA operator must not cause or permit a small unmanned aircraft to be flown for the purposes of commercial operations, and the remote pilot of a small unmanned aircraft must not fly it for the purposes of commercial operations, except in accordance with a permission granted by the CAA.
