Introduction

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This documents outlines the aircraft hire policy and the captain (hirer) of their related responsibilities. This is to set expectations and make sure safe and legal flights can be conducted.

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The aircraft:

• Registration: G-CDVU

• Aircraft: EV-97 TEAMEUROSTAR UK

• Class: MICROLIGHT

• MTOW: 450kg

• Manufacturer: COSMIK AVIATION LTD (factory built)

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Hiring process

Before hiring an aircraft for the first time any pilot will require to arrange a check of log book, medical certificate and licence. If necessary the pilot will be required to perform a check flight with an instructor to assess flying skills on the aircraft. Camfly Ltd. may arrange check flight with the qualified instructor. Once the instructor confirms pilot's currency, the aircraft will be let to pilot for self-fly.

Prior to the check flight, and to make subsequent hire straightforward, members should complete and sign the Pilot Declaration which acknowledges the responsibilities the pilot is assuming when hiring the aircraft, and give it to Camfly Ltd. staff member. These responsibilities are set out in the Conditions of Hire section. The staff will be happy to answer any queries at this time.
In any subsequent hiring the completion of the booking-out sheet by a member will be assumed as re-confirmation of the disclosures on the initial Pilot Declaration.

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Documentation library

It is essential that all hirers have read and understand the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) for the aircraft before any flight. These can be accessed through the links below.
Copy of the POH handbook is also available in the aircraft
Hirer may also view other documentation held by Camfly Ltd. which comprises
Permit to fly - Certificate of Validity
Certificate Of Registration Of Aircraft
POH (inc weight& balance report)
Maintenance manual
Insurance certificate

Aircraft Radio Licence

Other documentation available to hirers:-
Airfield information General permission to hire microlight aircraft
Aircraft Hire: G-CDVU (EuroStar EV-97 fixed-wing)

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Pilot Declaration

Print off the declaration from this LINK, complete it and give it to your Camfly Ltd. staff member.

 

 

Aircraft Conditions of Hire

G-CDVU (EuroStar EV-97 fixed-wing)

 

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1. These conditions are to be read by any pilot hiring the above aircraft. The pilot is also to have read the operating handbook, taken note of all relevant limitations and performance figures, and have completed a Weight and Balance check before flight.

2. All aircraft bookings must be made through the on-line booking system.

   1. FREE cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled rental service to begin. Any cancellation after this time or in case of no show the total reservation of the booking will be charged.

   2. FREE rescheduling up to 12 hours before the scheduled rental service to begin.

3. The aircraft are owned by Camfly Ltd. (which grants permission for hiring under these terms). Hiring pilots must be a member of Camfly Ltd.

4. Carriage of a passenger is permitted but no charge may be made. Reasonable cost sharing is acceptable.

5. The pilot is liable for the following charges: -

   1. Use of the aircraft is at the published hourly, daily or weekly rates, which also include maximum fuel content up to 65L but not exceeding 450kg MTOW; the elapsed time being determined from brakes off to brakes on. Hours may be checked by means of a Hobbs meter or other recording device in the aircraft.

   2. If weather is too poor to permit a return and landing at the end of the hire period at the home airfield then only actual flying time will be charged for the return flight.

   3. All landing fees, except for their final landing at the home airfield.

   4. In the event of an accident, an insurance excess of £500.

   5. Full cost of any loss or damage to the headset, helmet, radio, operator’s manual and funnel (if applicable) provided with the aircraft.

6. ​Payment should be made by cash, cheque, card or other means acceptable to Camfly Ltd.

7. The aircraft may be flown in the permitted area covered by the insurance i.e.:

   1. Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and transit Airspace between these countries, principalities and territories.

   2. In addition, coverage is granted for the overflying of any excluded territory, where the flight is within an internationally recognised air corridor and is performed in accordance with ICAO recommendations.

   3. Notwithstanding the above, coverage is excluded for any flight into any country where such operation of aircraft is in breach of United Nations Sanctions.

8. The aircraft should be re-fuelled with either:

   1. RECOMMENDED: Unleaded fuel i.e. MOGAS / BS(EN)228 (e.g. either Unleaded 97 - preferred or Unleaded 95) 
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   2. Avgas 100LL. A filter funnel must be used when re-fuelling that aircraft.

9. In the event of a mechanical failure, the pilot is to secure the aircraft, if possible, at an airfield, and contact Camfly Ltd. for instructions.

10. In the event of an accident, the pilot, as aircraft commander, is responsible for notifying the relevant authorities. Unless incapacitated by injury, the pilot is also responsible for notifying Camfly Ltd. before the end of the hire period.

11. No other pilot, including another member, is to fly the aircraft without the hirer’s permission.

12. The Pilot must complete the booking-out sheet provided on completion of the hire period (to include Hobbs reading). Any defect noted during flight MUST be reported immediately, in the book provided.

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