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0.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–1
0.2 Scope of Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–1
0.3 TMG ATO Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–1
0.4 Distribution and Storage of Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–2
0.5 Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–2
0.6 Changes to Organisation (Revisions to Manuals) requiring prior approval . . . . . . . . 0–2
0.7 Changes to Organization (Revisions to Manuals) not requiring prior Approval . . . . . 0–3
0.8 Intended Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–4
0.9 Temporary Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–5
0.10 Responsibility of the Manual holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–5
0.11 Record of Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–5
0.12 Log of Temporary Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–6
0.13 List of Effective Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–6
0.13.1 Annotation of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–7
0.13.2 Validation and Approval of Operations Manual by TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . . 0–8
0.13.3 Acceptance by CAA of Latvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–8
0.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–9
0.15 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–13
1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.1 List & Description of the Operations Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.2 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2.1 ATO Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1.3 Personnel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1.3.1 The contact information of each post holder: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1.4 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1.4.1 Accountable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1.4.2 Head of Training (HT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1.4.3 Safety Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1.4.4 Compliance Monitoring Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1.4.5 Flight Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1.5 Management Staff Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1.6 Dissemination of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1.7 Internal access and restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
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1.8 Flight Operations Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–9

1.8.1 Ādaži Airfield premises as a pre-flight and post-flight briefing room . . . . . . .1–9
1.8.2 Ridali Aero club briefing room for pre-flight and post-flight briefing . . . . . . .1–9
1.8.3 Floor plan - Ādaži Airfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–10
1.8.4 Floor Plan - Ridali Aero Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1.9 Contracted Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1.10 Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1.10.1 Pre-assessment and application form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
1.10.2 Internal rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12
1.11 Approval and Authorization of flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12
1.12 Deviating from an Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13
1.13 Preparation of Flying Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13
1.14 Pilot-in-Command of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–14
1.15 Responsibilities of Pilot in Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–15
1.15.1 Emergencies and non-standard procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–15
1.15.2 Radio Listening Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–15
1.15.3 Responsibilities of PIC by stages:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1.15.3.1 Prior to Flight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1.15.3.2 During Flight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1.15.3.3 After Flight:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–16
1.15.3.4 Responsibilities of PIC in case of accident and Incident . . . . . . .1–16
1.16 Responsibilities in Respect of Third Party Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17
1.17 Carriage of passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17
1.18 Aircraft documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17
1.19 Documents to be carried in Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–17
1.20 Record Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–18
1.21 Flight Crew Qualification Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–19
1.22 Revalidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–20
1.23 Flight Time Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–20
1.23.1 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Flight Instructors) . . . . . . .1–20
1.23.2 Daily / Monthly / Annual limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–20
1.23.3 Part time FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21
1.23.4 Duty and Flight time tracking within TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21
1.23.5 Activities outside TMG ATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21
1.23.6 “Fit to Fly” mnemonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–21
1.23.7 Sick leaves, Lack of Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22
1.24 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22
1.25 Rest Periods (Flight Instructors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22
1.26 Rest Periods (Students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–22
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1.27 Pilots' Log Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–22

1.28 Flight Planning (General). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–23
1.29 Safety (general) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24
1.29.1 Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24
1.29.2 Radio Station (Radio Listening Watch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24
1.29.3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24
1.29.4 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25
1.29.4.1 Accident and Incident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25
1.29.4.2 Occurrence Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25
1.29.5 Mandatory Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–25
1.29.6 Reporting to the LV CAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–26
1.29.7 Collection and storage of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–26
2 TECHNICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.1 Description of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.1.1 Minimum Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.1.1.1 Minimum equipment for VFR flights by day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.1.1.2 Minimum equipment for VMC flights at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.1.1.3 Minimum Equipment according H36 AFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.2 Aircraft Handling & Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.3 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2.5 Journey &Technical Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.6 Deferred Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.7 Emergency procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.8 Radio and radio navigation aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.9 Allowable deficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.10 Aircraft with an established Minimum Equipment List (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.11 Aircraft without an established MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List). . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.12 EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.12.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.12.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.12.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.12.4 EFB Administrator (EFBA): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.12.5 EFB Administration (EFBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.12.6 EFB System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.12.7 EFB Stowage in Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
3 ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.1 Primary sources for flight planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

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3.2 Secondary source for flight planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

3.3 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3.4 Pre-Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3.5 Take-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3.6 Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3.7 Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3.8 Flight planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3
3.9 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3
3.10 Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3
3.11 Minimum Safe Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3
3.12 Weather minima for VMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3.13 Navigation Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3.14 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3.15 Weight & Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4
3.16 Weather Minima (Flight Instructors). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.17 Weather Minima (Students solo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.18 Training Routes/Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.18.1 Aerodrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.18.2 EVAD Aerodrome (Main Training site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.18.3 Riga Area Control Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5
3.18.4 EERI Aerodrome (Main Training site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3.18.5 Tallinn Area Control Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3.19 Taxiing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3.20 Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6
3.21 Local Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3.22 Inbound traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3.23 Outbound traffic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3.24 Standard Cross-Country Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7
3.25 NAVIGATION LOG (EFB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8
3.26 Navigation Log (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8
3.27 Restricted and Prohibited Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9
3.28 Circuit Re-joins Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10
3.29 After Flight Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–11
4 PERSONNEL TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1

4.1 Responsibilities, objectives and documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
4.2 Initial / Conversion Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–1
4.3 Refresher Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–2

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4.4 Standardization Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

4.5 Proficiency Checks (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.6 Upgrading Training (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
4.7 ATO Personnel Standards Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
5 COMPLIANCE MONITORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

5.1 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING - GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5.3 Compliance Monitoring Manager Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5.4 Audits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.4.1 Internal audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.4.2 External audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.5 Contracted activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.6 Compliance Monitoring Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.6.1 Audit Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.6.2 Audit documentation forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.6.3 Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.6.4 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.6.5 Audit Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.6.6 The Process of Auditing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.6.7 Follow up and corrective actions procedures - Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.6.8 Findings by the Competent Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.7 Compliance Monitoring Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

6.1 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6.2 Safety Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.3 Key Safety Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.4 Safety Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.5 Safety Documentation Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.6.1 Hazard Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.6.2 Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.6.3 Risk Severity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.6.4 Risk Likelihood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6.6.5 Tolerability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6.6.6 Risk Tolerability Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
6.6.7 Risk Mitigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
6.6.8 Hazard Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6.7 Safety Assurance and Safety Performance Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

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6.7.1 Safety Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–6

6.7.2 Safety Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–6
6.8 Safety Risk Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
6.8.1 Safety Risk Management tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
6.8.2 Safety risks related to a change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
6.9 Emergency Response Plan (ERP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
6.9.1 ERP CHECK LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8
6.9.2 Reaction to an Emergency Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9
6.9.3 Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9
6.10 Internal Reporting and Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–10
6.10.1 Internal safety investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–10
6.11 Immediate reaction to safety problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–10
6.12 Continuous Safety Performance Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11
6.13 Methods of Continuous Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11
6.14 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11
6.15 Safety Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11
6.16 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–12
7 APPENDIXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
7.1 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO staff) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–1
7.2 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO students) . . . . . . . . . .7–2
7.3 Application Form for an ATO Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–3
7.4 Meeting Minutes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–4
7.5 Instructor Acceptance Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–5
7.6 Student Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–6
7.7 Student Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–7
7.8 Aircraft Acceptance Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
7.9 Aerodrome Compliance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
7.10 Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–10
7.11 H36 Dimona Normal and Emergency Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–11
7.12 Certificate Release to Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–12
7.13 Navigation Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–13
7.14 TMG ATO Standardization Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–15
7.15 Audit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–16
7.16 TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–20
7.17 Audit plan (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–21
7.18 Audit Completion Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–22
7.19 Corrective Action Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–23
7.20 TMG ATO Customer Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–25

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7.21 Risk Register & Hazard Identification Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–26

7.22 Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–27
7.23 Risk Assessment Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–28
7.24 Safety Performance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–29
7.25 Change of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–30
7.26 SMS Training Record Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–31
7.27 Internal Safety Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–32
7.28 Actions in case of Accident or Incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–33
7.29 List of Instructor‘s Licenses and Certificates and their expiry dates . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–34
7.30 List of Accidents/Incidents and Occurrences form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–35

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CHAPTER 0 Administration and Control of TMG ATO Manuals
0.1 GENERAL
The competent authority granting the terms of approval and privileges to the Approved Training
Organization “TMG ATO” is the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of Latvia (LV CAA).
Representatives of the LV CAA are to be given access to all of the TMG ATO facilities, aircraft,
documentation, records, data, procedures or any other material relevant to its approved
activities.
The TMG ATO approval certificate remains valid subject to the Organization remaining in
compliance with the relevant requirements and the certificate not being revoked or
surrendered.
0.2 Scope of Training

(FCL.135.A; FCL.135.S; FCL.205.S(a); FCL.725)
The TMG ATO is offering the following training courses:

– Extension of privileges to TMG:
• For LAPL (S) holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.135.S;
• For SPL holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.205(S)(a);
• For LAPL (A) holders in accordance with the requirements of FCL.135.A
– Issue of TMG Class Rating
• For PPL(A), CPL(A), ATPL (A) holders in accordance with requirements of
FCL.725
0.3 TMG ATO Manuals
All TMG ATO training activities are determined and prescribed in two separate Manuals:
– TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM)
– TMG ATO Training Manual (TM)
TMG ATO Manuals, in general, are designed in compliance with the technical requirements
and administrative procedures laid down in Commission Regulation No 1178/2011, as
amended.
Common language of Manuals is English. Two master copies of each Manual are produced.
During any situation not covered in these Manuals or in any emergency situation the TMG ATO
personnel shall not be prevented from using their best judgment.
These Manuals as any amendments to them shall be:
– validated by the TMG ATO Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM)
– approved by the TMG ATO Head of Training (HT)
– accepted and signed by the LV CAA

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0.4 Distribution and Storage of Manuals

Two master copies of every TMG ATO Manual are provided by the Head of Training (HT).
Table below describes distribution of controlled and uncontrolled copies of TMG ATO manuals:
Number of printed/controlled copy Manual Holder
01 (controlled) CAA of Latvia

02 (controlled) TMG ATO
Electronic copy (uncontrolled) TMG ATO Computer/Internet
Editable (electronic) version of every TMG ATO Manual is stored by the HT in secured
computer that require password to access. Non-authorized persons won't be granted access
to make any changes.
To ensure easy access to Manuals for students and employees physical copies of Manuals are
available in the Briefing room at TMG ATO base - aerodrome Adaži, Latvia.
Not editable (electronic) version of every Manual is prepared, maintained and distributed by
the HT to all TMG ATO all personnel and students.
0.5 Revisions
TMG ATO Manuals are property of SIA TMG ATO. The CMM shall ensure that all copies of
updated TMG ATO manuals are in compliance with corresponding EU Regulations, national
rules, and TMG ATO Management decisions.
It will be appreciated by the TMG ATO Management that every staff member can propose
amendments and revisions for TMG ATO Manuals to improve Manual quality and flight safety
(proposal shall be in handwritten, printed or electronic format addressed to the HT). All
proposals shall be carefully studied and evaluated by the HT, Compliance monitoring manager
(CMM) and flight instructors (FI) on TMG ATO Management staff meetings (refer to 1.5 on
page 1–7).
The HT (or appointed by the HT responsible person / instructor) shall inform all existing and
new TMG ATO employees and students regarding new Manual revision during regular TMG
ATO Manual and Safety Instruction and if oral examination successful - sign the List for this
instruction completed (Appendix 1 and 2).
Handwritten revisions are not permitted for TMG ATO Manuals except in situations requiring
immediate revision in the interest of safety.
0.6 Changes to Organisation (Revisions to Manuals) requiring prior approval
Any change to the TMG ATO Management activities, like the scope of approval, locations
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(or positive) effect on safety and because of that require the prior approval of the LV CAA
before the changes are implemented.
Changes as listed below:
– the name of the organization;
– the organization's principal place of business;
– the organization's scope of activities;
– additional locations of the organization;
– the accountable manager;
– any of the persons referred to in ORA.GEN.210 (a) and (b);
– the organization's documentation as required by Part ORA, safety policy and
procedures;
– the facilities;
– alternative means of compliance to the AMC adopted by EASA
(ORA.GEN.120(a)(b))
Require the following TMG ATO management procedures for managing change:
– existing hazard identification;
– risk assessment; and
– mitigation processes.
Every procedure related with changes to organization and subsequent revision of TMG ATO
Manuals shall be prepared, accepted and documented on the Management meeting (refer to
1.5 on page 1–7 and refer to 7.4 on page 7–4), reflected by supporting documentation as
mentioned in Chapter 6.8 (refer to 6.8 on page 6–7) and presented to LV CAA together with
the completed form “Application for a Part-ORA ATO Approval” in accordance with AMC1
ORA.ATO.105. (Appendix 3 OM - refer to 7.3 on page 7–3).
Application for the amendment of the approval certificate or implementation of alternative
means of compliance has to be submitted to LV CAA in writing personally by the HT at least
30 days prior to the commencement of intended change, and accompanied by all necessary
supporting documentation.
Proposals for alternative means of compliance are to be accompanied by a risk assessment,
which demonstrates that equivalent level of safety to that established by AMC adopted by
EASA is reached (Appendix 23 - refer to 7.23 on page 7–28).
In the case of a planned change of a nominated person, this should be notified to the LV CAA
at least 10 days before the date of proposed change or as soon as practicable using telephone
or e-mail.
Unforeseen changes must be notified to the LV CAA by the HT at the earliest opportunity using
telephone or e-mail.
0.7 Changes to Organization (Revisions to Manuals) not requiring prior

Approval
Changes to the organization that do not require prior approval by the LV CAA are to be
prepared, accepted and documented on the Management staff meeting (refer to 1.5 on
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prior to implementation and documented in accordance with Appendix 1 and 2 (refer to 7.1
on page 7–1 and refer to 7.2 on page 7–2).
The LV CAA is to be notified of changes not requiring prior approval as soon as practicable.
Notification is to be accompanied by all relevant documentation. The HT is responsible for
notifying LV CAA personally or using e-mail.
For changes not requiring an update to any documentation:
– E-mail is sent to caa@caa.gov.lv outlining the details of the change and providing any
additional evidence (e.g. instructor certificate copies/license/medical, temporary
revision pages to Manuals etc.) as a scanned or file attachment (scanned required for
signature pages). This should also be backed up with a telephone call to the
responsible LV CAA inspector;
– If, in the event the LV CAA has not responded to the original e-mail within 21 calendar
days, a follow-up e-mail shall be sent to caa@caa.gov.lv to confirm if the LV CAA
accepts the proposed change. This should also be backed up with a telephone call to
the responsible LV CAA inspector;
– If the LV CAA has still not responded within 30 days of the original e-mail, it is
assumed that the proposed change is acceptable and may be implemented starting
on the 31st day from the original e-mail being sent.
0.8 Intended Revisions

At least every 6 months the Head of Training or Compliance Monitoring Manager shall revise
TMG ATO Manuals (OM. TM) to make corrections and updates to organizations procedures
to increase standards of organization and minimize risk factors.
Intended revision of the Manual has to be supplied to the LV CAA with 30 days in advance of
revision's effective date. Two pages of "List of Effective Pages" will be submitted to LV CAA,
one of the copies will be returned to ATO to replace the old one.
The CMM must validate and the HT must approve the new revision of respective Manual
before submitting to the LV CAA. Changes will be implemented after LV CAA acceptance. New
revision pages must be inserted upon receipt; Responsible person's signature and date must
be entered in “Record of Revisions” (refer to 0.11 on page 0–5). The HT is responsible for
distribution of Revisions and implementation procedures of Revisions to all TMG staff and
Manual holders.
The Revision implementation is assured by respective training, oral examination and
documentation (Appendix 1 and 2 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1 and refer to 7.2 on page 7–2),
followed by respective audits or inspections conducted by the CMM if necessary.
Each page of new Revision will have vertical marginal line that represents changes in the
revised text, page number, and new revision number and date (footer of the page). The HT
must sign and date the respective entry in the Record of Revisions (refer to 0.11 on page 0–
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0.9 Temporary Revisions

Temporary revisions are used when according to ATO Management decision or direction of
the LV CAA immediate amendments and changes are necessary in organization's Manuals
(this could be associated with safety issues, improvement of training process, change of fleet).
All temporary Revisions are to be prepared and distributed to Manual holders by the HT or
CMM on yellow pages. Temporary Revision is to be inserted by Manual holder in front of the
revised page.
Temporary revision pages must be inserted upon receipt. The HT signature and date must be
entered in the “Log of Temporary Revisions” (refer to 0.12 on page 0–6). The HT is
responsible for distribution of Revisions and implementation procedures of temporary
Revisions by Manual holders. The temporary Revision implementation is assured by
respective audits or inspections conducted by the CMM if necessary.
0.10 Responsibility of the Manual holder

On completion of every Manual Revision, the HT must sign and date the entry in the Record
of Revision or Log of Temporary Revisions (as applicable).
The HT is responsible for every Manual copies No 1 and No 2 to be timely updated as well as
for updating not editable (electronic) copy of each Manual. Every revision is delivered to all
Manual holders as soon as possible.
Every Manual holder is responsible for using the fully updated (latest) electronic version of the
Manual copy No 1. It is the responsibility of every Manual holder immediately to conform on
the HT e-mail address, that new Manual version is received, has been studied, understood or
there is a need for clarification if any.
For making sure that only the current Manual version is in operation, the Manual holder
compares the List of effective pages of his Manual copy with the Manual copy No 1 after every
Revision received or at least on semi-annual bases, otherwise. The respective Information
about comparing ''List of effective pages (dated.../.../20...)” shall be included in the routine
Revision conformation message mentioned above.
0.11 Record of Revisions

Manual holders are responsible for inserting revisions and amendments (after receiving) for
this Manual.
Record of Revisions
Number of Surname /
Date of Revision Date of Insertion
revision Signature
0 15.06.2016. - -
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0.12 Log of Temporary Revisions

Manual holders are responsible for inserting temporary revisions and amendments (after
receiving) for this Manual.
Number of Surname /
Date of Revision Date of Insertion
revision Signature
- - - -
0.13 List of Effective Pages

Manual holders are responsible for comparing the List of effective pages with the respective
LIST of the Manual copy No 1.
List of Effective Pages
Chapter Pages Effective Date Revision Number

TOC from TOC-1 to TOC-8 07.10.2016. Rev. 1
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0.13.1 Annotation of Changes

A black revision bar is inserted next to the revised sections and will thus highlight the recent
changes.
Chapter Changes
Updated due to new revision

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0.15 New definitions added
1.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s Statement added
1.4.1 References updated
1.4.2 References updated
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1.8 Whole paragraph updated / Ridali floor plan added
1.9 Facility added
1.29.7 Procedure updated
3.1 Information sources added
3.18.2 Minor changes
3.18.4 New Paragraph
3
3.18.5 New Paragraph
3.21 Local flying area procedure updated
3.27 Restricted / Prohibited areas updated
7 7.30 New appendix added

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0.13.2 Validation and Approval of Operations Manual by TMG ATO
Date:_____________
Validated by:
Name/Surname:_________________________ Signature:______________________
TMG ATO Compliance Monitoring Manager
Date:_____________
Approved by:
Name/Surname:_________________________ Signature:______________________
TMG ATO Head of Training
0.13.3 Acceptance by CAA of Latvia
Accepted by CAA of Latvia:

Date:_____________
Accepted by:
Name/Surname:__________________________ Signature:______________________
Position:________________________________

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0.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Abbreviation Explanation
a/c aircraft
AAL above aerodrome level
AC advisory circular
AC alternating current
ACAS airborne collision avoidance system
ADF automatic direction finder
ADG air driven generator
AFM Aircraft flight manual
AGL Above ground level
AIS Aeronautical information service
AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance
AMSL above mean sea level
AMT aircraft maintenance technician
AOC air operator certificate
AOM aircraft operating manual
ARA Authority Requirements for Aircrew
ARO Authority Requirements for Air Operations
ASDA accelerate-stop distance available
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC air traffic control
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATO Approved Training Organisation
ATPL airline transport pilot licence
CBT computer-based training
CG centre of gravity
CofA certificate of airworthiness
CoR certificate of registration
CPL commercial pilot licence
CRE class rating examiner
CRI class rating instructor

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CRM crew resource management

CS Certification Specifications
CVR cockpit voice recorder
DA decision altitude
DA/H decision altitude/height
DC direct current
DCL departure clearance
DG dangerous goods
DH decision height
DI daily inspection
DME distance measuring equipment
EGT exhaust gas temperature
ELT emergency locator transmitter
ERA en-route alternate (aerodrome)
ERP emergency response plan
ETA estimated time of arrival
EU European Union
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation
FC flight crew
FI flight instructor
fpm feet per minute
FSTD flight simulation training device
ft feet
FTL flight and duty time limitations
GPS global positioning system
HF high frequency
Hg mercury
hPa hectopascals
HT Head of Training
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IFR instrument flight rules

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ILS instrument landing system

IMC instrument meteorological conditions
in inches
IR instrument rating
ISA international standard atmosphere
ISO International Organization for Standardization
JAA Joint Aviation Authorities
JAR Joint Aviation Requirements
kg kilograms
km kilometres
kt knots
LDA landing distance available
m metres
MDA minimum descent altitude
MDH minimum descent height
MEA minimum en-route altitude
MED medical
MEF Max Elevation Figure
MEL minimum equipment list
METAR meteorological aerodrome report
MHz megahertz
mm millimetres
MMEL master minimum equipment list
MOC minimum obstacle clearance
MOCA minimum obstacle clearance altitude
MSA minimum sector altitude
N North
NM nautical miles
NOTAM notice to airmen
NPA Notice of Proposed Amendment
OAT outside air temperature
OCH obstacle clearance height

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OM operations manual
ORA Organisation Requirements for Aircrew
ORO Organisation Requirements for Air Operations
PIC pilot-in-command
QFE atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation / runway threshold
QNH atmospheric pressure at nautical height
RF radio frequency
RVR runway visual range
S South
SACA Safety Assessment of Community Operators
SAR search and rescue
SM Safety Manager
SMS safety management system
TAS true airspeed
TM Training Manual
TMG touring motor glider
TORA take-off run available
UTC coordinated universal time
VFR visual flight rules
VHF very high frequency
VIS visibility
VMC visual meteorological conditions
VMO maximum operating speed
VOR VHF omnidirectional radio range
VSM vertical separation minimum
Vso stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing
configuration
WIFI wireless fidelity

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0.15 DEFINITIONS
Aerodromes/Operation Sites
Aerodromes or operating sites that have the appropriate facilities and characteristics to allow
training of the manoeuvres relevant category of aircraft. Organisation is responsible for
inspection and acceptance used aerodrome for training flights.
Flight Operations Accommodations
Location, number of rooms and size, where the organisation intends to provide the training
course, pre-flight and post-flight briefing room.
Training Sites
The main site where the major part of the training is conducted.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM) describes TMG ATOs operations and management
activities and procedures, contains all necessary information and instructions to enable TMG
ATO personnel to perform their duties and to give guidance to students on how to comply with
course requirements.
OM is designed in compliance with EU Regulations to establish, implement and maintain
operations and management system to assure high flight safety level, compliance with the
TMG ATO's approval documentation requirements and the adequacy of the training
procedures.
OM and TM shall be available for TMG ATO management staff, instructors and students.
Continuous self-study and staff training (OM Chapter 4) shall ensure that all TMG ATO
personnel are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to exercise of their duties.
1.1 List & Description of the Operations Manual

AMC1 ORA.ATO 230(b)
No Volume Contents
General information describing the organization and
1 General
structure of the ATO
Information related to the servicing and maintenance
2 Technical of the ATO's aircraft and to normal, abnormal and
emergency handling procedures
Instructions relating to flight planning, performance
3 Route
and loading of the ATO's aircraft
Information regarding the induction and refresher
4 Personnel Training training of ATO staff and evaluation of instructional
standards
5 Compliance Monitoring Audits, findings, documentation
Hazard identification, risk assessment and
6 Safety Management mitigation.
Emergency response plan
7 Appendixes Forms applicable to this Manual
8 Supplements Supporting documentation

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1.2 Administration
1.2.1 ATO Structure

According to AMC1 ORA.GEN.200 (b)(c)(1) the TMG ATO is a non-complex organization. The
TMG ATO management positions are defined and combined as follows:

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1.2.2 Accountable Manager‘s Statement

AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(a)(5) (a)(1)
TMG ATO maintains continued compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 216/2008
(including Part ORA and FCL including Applicable Means of Compliance (AMC) guidelines),
ATO Operations Manual and any other applicable requirements specified by ATO or the
Authority to ensure safe and efficient training.
Safety is number one priority in ATO, and is never to be compromised by commercial reasons.
Zero hull loss accidents is the target driving ATO safety and compliance monitoring system.
Therefore, maintaining the highest possible standards, through implementation of audits,
which allow us to measure our performance and our contractors against our objectives.
Amendments of requirements if applicable shall be without delay incorporated into ATO
management and training documentation in accordance with ATO manual revision procedure.
Personnel of ATO is responsible to comply with the applicable laws, regulations and
procedures and is responsible for achieving and maintaining training standards.
Compliance Monitoring Manager has full authority to maintain the policy across ATO without
being affected or influenced by any individual or group whose activities he is required to
evaluate. He is responsible for performing audits and monitoring that non-conformities are
corrected. In these duties he is directly responsible to Accountable Manager.
Andris Vicinskis
Accountable Manager
TMG Approved Training Organization
Accountable Manager's statement is reviewed at least once per year in Management Staff
Meetings.

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1.3 Personnel Requirements

Personnel appointed to instructional positions within the ATO must meet the following
minimum requirements:
Position Requirements
Have extensive experience in training as an instructor in the areas
Head of Training
relevant to the training provided.
Hold at least the license and, where relevant, the rating for which
instruction is to be given.
Flight Instructor
Be entitled to act as PIC on the aircraft during flight instruction.
Hold a FI(A) certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL
For Curriculum Vitae refer to Personnel File.
1.3.1 The contact information of each post holder:

Andris Vicinskis - phone: +371 29259085; e-mail: hs1252003@yahoo.com
Juris Nikiforovs - Phone +371 28610813; e-mail: nikiforovs.juris@gmail.com
1.4 Responsibilities
1.4.1 Accountable Manager

Accountable Manager, acceptable to LV CAA, is the chief executive who is directly
accountable for TMG ATO safe operations. He has corporate authority for ensuring that all
training commitments are financed and carried out to the standard required by EU Regulations,
national rules, and any additional requirements defined by TMG ATO. He has final
responsibility, authority and accountability for all TMG ATO activities.
The Accountable Manager is responsible for:
– Assuring safe operations and proper maintenance of the aircraft in compliance with
the valid standards and has the overall supervision of all TMG ATO operations;
– Establishing and maintaining an effective management of organization;
– Nomination of TMG ATO post holders according OM 1.3 (refer to 1.3 on page 1–4)
requirements;
– Signing agreement with a nominated post holder;
– Promoting corporate culture for safety and quality;
– Ensuring sufficient funding and required infrastructure for the training and aircraft
maintenance activities;
– Assuring a full cooperation with LV CAA;

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– Monitoring/Checking/Ensuring that each Post holder is fulfilling his duties and

responsibilities in compliance with the established international and national safety
and quality requirements;
– Supervision of validity of the contracted Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance
Organization (CAMO) approval;
– Providing the necessary resources for the implementation of corrective actions to
satisfy safety and quality requirements;
– Employment of sufficient qualified personnel for the planned tasks and activities by
effective use of the compliance monitoring system;
– Promoting the highest degree of safety awareness throughout the organization by
effective use of the compliance monitoring and safety management system;
– Ensuring that all organization activities are adequately financed.
1.4.2 Head of Training (HT)

The HT is reporting to the Accountable Manager and responsible for:
– Ensuring that the training provided is in compliance with Part-FCL, respective
regulations and TMG ATO Manuals requirements, taking the ground and flight safety
as number 1 priority;
– Training programs have been established, validated and controlled;
– Selection and nomination of FI (refer to 1.3 on page 1–4 and refer to 7.5 on page 7–
5);
– Ensuring that all required student's training and checking activities are conducted in
due time, in adequate training facilities and instructors are available and approved as
applicable;
– Ensuring the satisfactory integration of flight training with theoretical knowledge and
ground training;
– Supervising the progress of individual students;
– Updating Manuals and training forms, ensuring that training records are complete,
updated and archived obtaining relevant signatures when necessary;
– Ensuring that TMG ATO personnel is qualified and competent to conduct the
assigned and delegated duties;
– Development of training programs and standards;
– Fostering the highest degree of safety awareness throughout the organization;
– Managing the EFB program, ensuring timely delivery of product,
– Providing training materials for students and necessary forms for instructors;
– Acceptance of aircraft for training program;
– Approval and Authorization of training flights;
– Training course completion records;
– TMG ATO document record keeping and storage according - refer to 1.20 on
page 1–18;
– Studying of all proposals for TMG ATO Manuals development and evaluating them
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– Staff training and standardization training according OM Chapter 4;

– Distributing non - editable (electronic) Manuals to all TMG ATO staff and tailored
Manuals for students;
– Organization of TMG ATO meetings and respective record keeping;
– Keeping copies of TMG ATO Manuals up to date with latest revisions;
– Liaison with the CAA of Latvia.
1.4.3 Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is cooperating with LV CAA, reporting to the Accountable Manager and
is responsible for:
– Acting as the focal point for safety issues on the ground and in the air;
– The development, administration and maintenance of an effective safety
management system;
– The implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions;
– Planning and providing of staff safety training;
– Advising and assisting to the respective post holders on safety matters;
– Facilitating hazard identification, risk analysis and management;
– Monitoring the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risk;
– Providing periodic reports to the Accountable Manager on safety performance;
– Ensuring the maintenance of safety management documentation;
– Ensuring that safety management training is available to all staff personnel and that it
meets acceptable standards;
– Participation in occurrence / accident investigations (Ensuring the initiation and
follow-up of internal occurrence/accident investigations).
1.4.4 Compliance Monitoring Manager

The Compliance Monitoring Manager is reporting to the Accountable Manager and responsible
for:
– Monitoring the compliance of the TMG ATO organization with all applicable regulatory
requirements, taking the ground and flight safety as number 1 priority;
– Ensuring that all TMG ATO documentation is adequate and updated;
– Monitoring the compliance of the TMG ATO organization, with the provisions of the
Operations and Training Manuals;
– Monitoring all contracted activities, and contracted organizations. CMM check the
authorization and approval status of the contracted organization;
– Ensuring that the records cover all the training activities and management system
processes;
– Planning of internal and external audits;
– Establishing a feedback system of findings to the AM to ensure effective
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– Ensure that TMG ATO organizational review has to be performed at least once every
calendar year. The LV CAA shall be notified about the results of this review without
undue delay.
– Enshrining that TMG ATO remains in compliance with applicable requirements, in
case the number of personnel has decreased or if the activity has increased.
– Perform internal and external audits according audit plan.
1.4.5 Flight Instructor

Must hold valid qualifications (license, certificate) required by Part-FCL to provide training in
accordance with the approved TMG ATO Training Program.
Flight instructor is responsible for:
– Carrying out flight instruction accordance with Training Program, taking the ground
and flight safety as number 1 priority;
– Organization and planning studies, pre-flight, flight training and debriefing;
– Preparing proposals for improving training efficiency and training standards;
– Informing the HT about the student's progress, weak spots and etc.;
– Issuing of endorsements for student's solo flights;
– Maintaining training procedures according to the Training Program;
– Continuous self-improvement of his/her instructor knowledge and technical skills.
1.5 Management Staff Meetings

To ensure that TMG ATO maintains a compliance with the applicable flight safety and training
quality requirements, regular management staff meetings shall be conducted. When
necessary other persons like FI, LV CAA and contracted organizations representatives may be
invited to participate.
Meetings shall be held every month (at least) at definite times, at a definite place, and usually
for a definite duration to follow an agreed upon agenda. All of ATO TMG staff are welcome to
propose items for meeting agenda by informing the HT by e-mail or phone. The HT shall inform
all involved persons about planned meeting by e-mail. The invitation shall include: list of invited
persons, meeting agenda, date, place, time, duration. The confirmation from invitees must be
sent by e-mail.
All meetings shall be documented and Meeting minutes signed by attendees in the form
“Meeting minutes” (refer to 7.4 on page 7–4).
1.6 Dissemination of Information

All personnel are continuously to be aware of the rules and procedures relevant to the exercise
of their duties.
The HT/SM is responsible for ensuring (by personnel contact, phone, e-mail), that all staff is
aware of the contents of latest Revisions of Manuals, relevant Regulations, Rules,
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Signature sheets, as for Manuals (Appendix 1 and 2 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1 and refer to
7.2 on page 7–2) are to be maintained in separate file for each official document related to
TMG ATO activities. TMG ATO personnel are to certify their knowledge and understanding as
follows:
Document Signatures Required

Operations All flight instructors and students before commencing any activities
Manual with TMG ATO and thereafter at every amendment
All instructors and students before first giving instruction on the
Training Manual
relevant course and thereafter at each amendment.
1.7 Internal access and restrictions

All TMG ATO personnel access to premises Adaži after obtaining clearance from security
personnel of Adaži airfield only.
Detailed table of access and restrictions:
Students FI CMM SM HT AM
Aircraft Only with HT or FI Full Full Full Full Full
Documents With CMM permission Full Full Full Full Full
Training
Only with HT or FI Full Full Full Full Full
records
Electronic
With CCM permission With CCM permission Full Full Full Full
data
Facility If planned Full Full Full Full Full

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1.8 Flight Operations Accommodations

For Flight Operations ATO is using Ādaži Airfield and Ridali Aero club premises.
All original documentation shall be stored in TMG ATO main office (Ādaži), according OM 1.20.
1.8.1 Ādaži Airfield premises as a pre-flight and post-flight briefing room

Two store furnished 24 square meters rooms, with standard office equipment and Wi - Fi fulfil
all for flight planning/briefing and suitable rest areas for students and instructors.
Office equipment consists of:
– Printer;
– Copy machine;
– Scanner;
– Video projector;
– Metallic safe box;
– TMG ATO Personal IT equipment (iPad, iPhone)
– Aeronautical charts and Safety Notice board are visible in briefing room.
For floor plan of Ādaži Airfield refer to 1.8.3 on page 1–10
1.8.2 Ridali Aero club briefing room for pre-flight and post-flight briefing
Ridali Aero club airfield (EERI) and accommodations.
Pre-flight and post-flight briefing room has Wi-Fi and video projector for flight planning/briefing
and suitable living rooms, kitchen, class room for students and instructors (total 50 square
meters).
Instructors has separate office (15 square meters) with standard office equipment:
– Printer;
– Copy machine;
– TMG ATO Personal IT equipment (iPad, iPhone);
– Aeronautical Charts;
– Computer with internet access.

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1.8.4 Floor Plan - Ridali Aero Club
1.9 Contracted Activities

List of Contracted Activities:
– Maintenance - YourCAMO
– Aircraft - YL-TMG
– Facilities - ADAZI (EVAD), Ridali (EERI)
– Navigation - SkyDemon
– Contracts with ATO employee's
For prior and continuous assessment of contracted activities refer to 5.5 on page 5–3.
1.10 Student Discipline

Refer also to TM 1.12.4 through 1.12.10
1.10.1 Pre-assessment and application form

– Before enrolment the training course the HT (or nominated FI) shall have interview
with student to ensure, that he/she is fully aware of what he/she wants to achieve
during the training. By this interview the HT (or nominated FI) has to learn about
student's bad/good habits, previous experience, mental condition, etc
– If interview is successful, student must fill the “Application Form” (Appendix 6),
provided by the HT.
– Before entering the training course at TMG ATO student must provide:
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– Valid Pilot License with valid English level 4/5/6;

– Valid Medical certificate (Class 1 or 2) or LAPL medical certificate;
– Logbook with latest flight history;
– The HT (or nominated FI) is responsible to make copies of all documents and put
them into student's file.
1.10.2 Internal rules

Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted and to comply with the respective
provisions of the TMG ATO Operations and Training Manuals.
During the training course the student must:
– Follow the safety procedures at the aerodrome when on the ground and in the air;
– Follow the established program according to the training plan;
– Arrive to briefing room not later than 1h 30min before flight training:
– Mentally be prepared for the upcoming flight, isolated from outside world (no business
or family problems, phone off), physically fit, well rested, properly dressed for the
weather (cold, hot, raining, hat, sunglasses etc.) and for the safety (cotton, wool, skin
covered, avoid nylon etc.)
– Possess all necessary equipment for flight execution and planning (map, nav.
calculator, knee-board, etc.);
– Comply with endorsements and restrictions issued by instructor either written or
orally.
The student has to comply during flight training session with the following requirements:
– must have Pilot license and photo ID, Medical certificate, Pilot logbook;
– study actual weather and forecast, NOTAMs, prepare aircraft mass and balance and
performance data;
additionally, for navigation flights:
– prepare VFR en-route chart, aerodrome charts as applicable, weather (METARs and
TAFs), and NOTAM information, copy of filed FPL (if applicable), Navigation Log
(Appendix 13).
Student has to aim during the training course and all further activities as a pilot to apply good
principles of airmanship, maintaining it by continuous self-improvement and a desire to
perform optimally at all times:
– exercise sound judgement;
– display uncompromising flight discipline;
– demonstrate skillful control both of an aircraft and situation.
1.11 Approval and Authorization of flights

The HT is responsible for training flight scheduling in accordance with TMG ATO Training
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No person shall conduct or receive flight training in an aircraft unless that person has received
TMG ATO safety briefing and during oral examination (by the HT or nominated FI) has
confirmed the knowledge of OM and TM, aircraft flight characteristics, operating limitations and
operational performance data specified in the AFM or equivalent document.
Students' knowledge of Theoretical Training shall be tested by oral examination by instructor
before flight training starts and shall be recorded in TM Appendix 1.
The flight instructions shall not be commenced until the related theoretical training and pre-
flight briefing has been completed. Flight instructor for particular flight instruction is responsible
for quality and efficiency of required theoretical training and pre-flight briefing.
Powers of authorization for flights in TMG ATO aircraft are reflected in table the below:
Appointment Authorising Powers

Head of Training All flights
Flight Instructor All training flights. Student solo flights including flights to approved
(unrestricted) airfields
Flight Instructor As for unrestricted flight instructors, excluding first solo flight and
(restricted) first solo cross country
The student shall not commence his solo aerodrome or cross country flights, unless special
solo flight endorsement, with validity period not exceeding 15 days, is recorded into student's
logbook and signed by his FI.
Before issuing any flight endorsement FI must be absolutely confident about student's skills.
Student must demonstrate all maneuvers of normal and emergency procedures during the last
(before solo) 3-4 dual training flights within safe limits (Refer to TM 1.10.4)
1.12 Deviating from an Authorization

The nature and limitations of the Flight Authorization must be adhered to during the
subsequent flight, except in case of emergency, or other extenuating circumstances.
In such circumstances the student pilot shall, as soon as possible after the flight has ended,
inform the instructor, who authorized the flight, of the details of the subsequent excursion from
his authorization.
1.13 Preparation of Flying Program

A flight training provided by TMG ATO shall be based on the training program accepted by LV
CAA. The program includes a breakdown of flying and theoretical knowledge instruction, a list
of standard exercises and a syllabus summary. In particular, flight training and theoretical
knowledge instruction is phased in such a manner as to ensure that students shall be able to
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The preparation of daily flight lesson plans by FI is an essential pre-requisite of good

instruction. Lesson plans are to be prepared by utilizing miscellaneous training aids.
Daily flight training is planned and organized by ATO management, meteorological and aero
navigation conditions and availability of instructors, students, aircraft, fuel and etc.
The FI/PIC shall not commence a training flight unless he/she is satisfied that:
– The aircraft is airworthy;
– The instruments and equipment required for the flight to be conducted are available;
– Current maps, charts and associated documentation or equivalent data are available
to cover the intended training tasks including any diversion, which may reasonably be
expected;
– Ground facilities and services required for the planned training flight are available and
adequate;
– The provisions specified in the AFM in respect of fuel, oil and oxygen requirements;
minimum safe altitudes, aerodrome operating minima and availability of alternate
aerodromes, where required, can be complied with respective rules and requirements
related to the planned flight;
– The load is properly distributed and safely secured, the mass of the aircraft, at the
commencement of take-off roll and any operational limitation during training flight will
be complied within limitations according to the AFM.
– EFB is up to date, fully charged.
If the flight training conditions seem unfavourable, the HT, FI shall make decision to cancel or
postpone flight training. It is recommended to use such timeouts for training on the ground to
review theoretical knowledge or practical skills in the aircraft cockpit or training facilities on the
aerodrome.
In case of “no show” either from a student or an instructor, the compliance-monitoring manager
shall investigate the reason and report to the HT for decision.
The TMG ATO policy is the restriction of number of training aircraft not more than 2 in poor
weather (close to minimum visibility 5km and cloud base1500f) in the aerodrome traffic circuit.
1.14 Pilot-in-Command of Aircraft

During training and examination flights a student pilot normally shall occupy the left seat, fly
the aircraft and fulfil the commander's managing and decision-making functions under FI's/
examiner's supervision;
The student pilot may log as pilot-in-command time all solo flight time;
FI may log as pilot-in-command all flight time during which he acts as an FI in an aircraft;
Student-pilot has to be nominated as pilot-in-command for solo flights only.
FI or examiner is PIC for all dual flights with students. Final responsibility for flight safety lays
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1.15 Responsibilities of Pilot in Command

The pilot in command must take all reasonable steps to:
– be familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures pertinent to the performance of
his duties during training flight preparation and in the flight;
– be responsible for the safety of all persons on board, as soon as he/she arrives on
aircraft, until he/she leaves the aircraft at the end of the flight;
– be responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft first
ready to move for the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally
comes to rest at the end of the flight and the engine used as primary propulsion unit is
shut down;
– have authority to make decisions and give all commands he/she deems necessary for
the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property involved;
– ensure that person on board are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the
location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment;
– ensure that respective operational procedures and Check lists are complied with in
accordance with the AFM and OM;
– perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach and landing except
those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft.
1.15.1 Emergencies and non-standard procedures

The pilot-in-command shall, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and
action, take any necessary action and have authority to disembark any person, or any part of
the cargo, which in his opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or
its occupants;
Not allow a person to be carried in the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcohol
or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered;
Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with
the OM and AFM;
Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight
duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing operation minima;
Decide whether or not to accept an aircraft with unserviceability in accordance with the list of
allowable deficiencies;
Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aircraft and any required equipment is
serviceable.
1.15.2 Radio Listening Watch.

Pilot-in-command is to ensure that a listening watch is maintained on a suitable active radio
frequency throughout the flight. If aircraft has 2 radio stations, one is used for continuous Radio
Listening Watch on frequency 121,5 MHz

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1.15.3 Responsibilities of PIC by stages:
1.15.3.1 Prior to Flight:

– Check weather (METAR, TAF, SWC, SIGMET), NOTAM. Flight plan if necessary;
– Provide briefing according planned flight/training exercises;
– Check mass and balance are in limits;
– Prepare aircraft for flight (pre-flight check, including EMR equipment check);
– Refuel aircraft (be alert during refueling, follow all necessary steps to avoid fire);
– Use checklist for pre-flight preparation;
– Ensure that communications can be established (including intercom);
– Secure loosen baggage,
– Evaluate threats and complete emergency briefing.
1.15.3.2 During Flight:

Operate within safe limits of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is first ready to move for
the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the
flight;
Operate according to AFM and rules of air, navigate, communicate;
Look out for other traffic during VFR (circuit flight, cross country flight and during practiced
EMR);
Operate within VFR in VMC;
Evaluate threats; be prepared for actions in non-standard and emergency situation.
1.15.3.3 After Flight:

Park and tie down the aircraft (straps and chocks);
Fill aircraft's technical log;
Visually check aircraft for external damage (report to HT if any discovered);
Provide briefing according accomplished flight/training exercises;
NOTE: HT must be informed (by phone or e-mail) if pilot encountered any abnormalities
during any stage (prior, during, after flight).
1.15.3.4 Responsibilities of PIC in case of accident and Incident

TMG ATO FI/PIC involved in an accident or incident in an TMG ATO aircraft is to notify by
telephone SM or HT.
(For details, refer to Chapter 6 of this manual)

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1.16 Responsibilities in Respect of Third Party Maintenance

In the event that third party maintenance of aircraft is required away from base, the PIC is first
to contact the HT or his nominated deputy for authorization. Any costs incurred for
maintenance that has not been properly authorized will be wholly the responsibility of the PIC.
1.17 Carriage of passengers

Carriage of passengers during training flights is prohibited.
1.18 Aircraft documentation

Journey & Technical Log
– It is the responsibility of all pilots to check the aircraft technical log prior to engine start
in order to establish that the aircraft is serviceable for the proposed flight.
– The Daily Check may be conducted only by a licensed pilot or engineer. The person
conducting the check is to certify its completion by inserting his signature in the
relevant boxes.
– The PIC of the aircraft is to sign the "Pre - Flight Check Carried out" Column certifying
that he is satisfied with the pre-flight inspection and fuel/oil and weight and balance
states for the intended flight (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3);
– On completion of the flight, the PIC is responsible for entering the flight time,
landings, engine time, remaining fuel and any un-serviceability as soon as practicable
after landing. (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3);
– Flight time is defined in accordance with FCL.010 (for touring motor gliders it means
the total time from the moment an aircraft first moves for the purpose of taking off until
the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight).
– Any defect recorded in the "Sheet of Defects" (refer to 2.5 on page 2–3) shall be
cleared or by a licensed engineer, or other authorized person, prior to the next flight.
– Care must be taken at all times to ensure that the technical log is completed
accurately, legibly and in full.
1.19 Documents to be carried in Flight

The following legal documents are to be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless
otherwise specified:
– Aircraft Flight Manual (iPad, EFB);
– Certificate of Airworthiness;
– Airworthiness Review Certificate;
– Certificate of Registration;
– Noise Certificate;
– List of specific approvals, if applicable;
– Aircraft Radio License;
– Certificates of Aircraft, crew and third party liability insurance;

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– Aircraft Journey & Technical Log;

– Details of the filed ATS flight plan (if required);
– Aircraft checklists (Pre-Flight, Normal, Emergency);
– Internal Safety Report (Appendix 27);
– Actions after Accident and Incident Checklist (Appendix 28).
The following TMG ATO specific documents are to be carried on each flight:
– Current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route of the proposed flight
(SkyDemon EFB (Electronic Flight Bag));
– Navigation Log (for cross-country flights).
NOTE: It is the responsibility of FI/PIC during the pre-flight procedure to assure that all
flight documentation is updated and verified.
1.20 Record Keeping

All documents and records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage,
alteration and theft.
Hard copies of all TMG ATO documentation shall be stored in secured metallic safe box with
limited access to them without presence of HT, CMM or SM (refer to 1.7 on page 1–8).
Relevant electronic copies of documentation shall be uploaded and published only as non-
editable PFD file to ensure authenticity of the document.
Technical Logs shall be maintained for the life of the aircraft plus 2 years.
From each Journey &Technical Log Page Instructor/Pilot/Student shall made a photo (at the
end of last entry of logbook page) by aircraft IPad. Journey & Technical Log page picture by
ICloud (AirDrop) automatically will be send to AM, HT, CMM and SM.
It is the responsibility of the CMM that Journey & Technical Log pages originals in numerical
order shall be stored in main base Adaži and shall be available for inspection.
It is the responsibility of CMM that following records shall be kept for a period of at least 5 years
after the completion of the training:
– Details of ground and flight training given to individual students;
– Information on the licenses and associated ratings and certificates of the students,
including the expiry dates of medical certificates and ratings;
– Documentation of all management system key processes, including the procedure for
making personnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending this
documentation;
– Compliance monitoring documentation (audit plan, audit reports);
– Safety Reports.

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1.21 Flight Crew Qualification Records

The HT is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date record of the validity of staff and student
licenses, ratings and certificates. He is to ensure that FI are not permitted to fly if any required
qualification is not valid.
Instructor's record file shall contain:
– Copy of license;
– Copy of medical certificate;
– Copy of Flight Instructor certificate;
– Copy of passport or ID;
– Curriculum Vitae (verified and updated if necessary annually);
– Instructor Acceptance Certificate;
– Labor Contract;
– Any other relevant documentation that HT may require.
To prevent an unqualified instructor to board the aircraft the HT maintains the List of TMG ATO
instructor’s licenses and certificates and their expiry dates (Appendix 29). With this List expiry
dates are clearly identifiable and shall be checked by HT at the beginning of every month. The
list shall be updated, if any changes in instructor license/certificate. This list shall be available
to all ATO Management staff and the LV CAA on request.
Student's training record file shall contain:
– Student personal details (Appendix 6) - Application Form,
– Copy of Student's passport or ID (copy of visa if necessary),
– Copy of Pilot License,
– Copy Medical Certificate;
– ATO Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (Appendix 2),
– Theoretical Training Form (Appendix 1 in TM),
– Flight Training Form (Appendix 2 in TM),
– Copies of Pilot Logbook pages with provided training,
– Course completion certificate (Appendix 3 in TM).
Currency of Licenses and Ratings
All pilots are to be in possession of a valid pilot license and medical certificate before acting as
pilot in command on TMG ATO aircraft. Student pilots shall hold a valid medical certificate. In
order the license/certificate to be valid:
– The license and medical certificate must be signed by the holder;
– The medical certificate expiry date must not have been exceeded;
– The license must contain a current aircraft type or class to be flown;
– The license must contain a valid Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
A pilot who holds a license issued by another ICAO State shall ensure that the license is valid
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Hard copies of pilot documents are kept in separate file. It is the responsibility of CMM to verify
the validity of students and instructors' documents to prevent an "unqualified" pilot to board the
TMG ATO aircraft;
Recent experience for instructors 3 take-off and landings in proceeding 90 days is TMG ATO
requirement, verified by CMM. It is a responsibility of HT to establish stricter requirements for
FI with not extensive experience. Relevant copies of logbook page(s) shall be stored in
instructor file to prove that FI has recent experience. Logbook shall be provided to CMM on
request.
1.22 Revalidation
It is the responsibility of each instructor to ensure that his license, certificate and ratings
necessary for conducting of his duties remain valid at all times. Oversight of revalidation of
Licenses, Ratings and Certificates is under the HT responsibility. CMM verifies this process at
least once in every 6-month period.
If instructor's license or medical certificate is not valid, instructor shall not continue his/her
duties as instructor until license or medical certificate will be revalidated or renewed. In this
case instructor shall inform by all means the HT.
1.23 Flight Time Limitations
1.23.1 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Flight Instructors)
– Maximum daily flight duty period shall not exceed 10 hours, and block time - not be
more than 6 hours.
– Not more than 30 take offs and landings in one flight period;
– The subsequent rest period shall be a minimum of 12 hours before reporting for duty
for the next day period.
– Maximum weekly flight duty period shall not exceed 7 days consecutively, in which
case 2 consecutive days off shall follow. In addition, within any 14 day consecutive
days there shall be at least 2 consecutive days off.
– Maximum monthly flight duty period; The minimum number of continuous days off in
any calendar month must be at least 2, and over three months there shall be an
average minimum of 8 days off in any 28 consecutive days.
1.23.2 Daily / Monthly / Annual limitations

– The maximum daily flying / instructional hours shall not exceed 6 hours.
– Maximum monthly flying / instructional hours shall not exceed 100 hours in any 28
consecutive days
– 4Maximum annual flying / instructional hours must not exceed 900 hours in any 12-
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1.23.3 Part time FI

The part time FI has to follow the same duty and flight time limitations as full time FI, taking into
consideration his possible aeronautical activities in airline or other ATO. In every individual
case the part time FI has to agree with HT how the flight and duty time will be documented and
controlled by both organizations;
1.23.4 Duty and Flight time tracking within TMG ATO

HT is responsible for flight planning for instructors and students.
The duty and flight time of instructors will be tracked according to their reports after each flying
day with TMG ATO aircraft by the CMM (performed by mobile telephone - SMS, or other
convenient way). This procedure is to be under continuous control and improvement.
1.23.5 Activities outside TMG ATO

Flight instructors and/or students must inform TMG ATO management about their aeronautical
activities outside TMG ATO on everyday bases in order to prevent overwork and lack of
performance. The Report shall include particular day, number of flying hours, and shall be sent
by e-mail to the CMM or by mobile telephone - SMS, or other convenient way. The CMM is to
check and make sure that no overwork is present. This procedure is to be under continuous
control and improvement.
1.23.6 “Fit to Fly” mnemonic

I.A.M.S.A.F.E. mnemonic is recommended to assess pilot's physical condition before his/her
flight.
The mnemonic is interpreted as:
Illness - Is the pilot suffering from any illness or symptom of an illness which might affect them
in flight,
Medication - Is the pilot currently taking any drugs (prescription or over-the-counter),
Stress - Psychological or emotional factors which might affect the pilot's performance,
Alcohol - Although legal limits vary by jurisdiction, the pilot has to consider his alcohol
consumption within the last 8 to 24 hours before flight,
Fatigue - Has the pilot had sufficient sleep and rest in the recent past, and
Eating - Is the pilot sufficiently nourished?
Each FI/Student must follow his/her medical and mental condition. No flights and/or training
must be performed if pilot suffers from illness; the reason must be reported to the HT.
If there is a suspicion that FI or student is suffering from any of above (I.A.M.S.A.F.E.), it must
be reported to the HT and flight/training cancelled.
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1.23.7 Sick leaves, Lack of Experience

Recent experience for instructors 3 take-off and landing in 90 proceeding days is controlled by
CMM.
Returning from prolonged sick leave or due to lack of experience FI must undergo refresher
ground and if necessary - flight training adequate to his absence period.
Refresher training is to be reflected by the HT in Standardization Training Form (Appendix 14
- refer to 7.14 on page 7–15).
1.24 Flight Duty Period and Flight Time Limitations (Students)
– In all cases FDP is not to exceed 8 hours;

– Students are to have at least 1 day off during 7;
– Students are advised not to fly solo if having already completed 4 hours flying in one
day.
1.25 Rest Periods (Flight Instructors)

Minimum rest periods between consecutive duty period is 12 hours
Minimum rest periods per week 36 hours/ 8 days a month
1.26 Rest Periods (Students)

Minimum rest periods between flights 10 hours;
Minimum rest periods between consecutive duty periods 12 hours.
1.27 Pilots' Log Books

All pilots are to maintain their personal Pilot Log books in accordance with the provisions of
AMC1 FCL.050;
Pilot Log book entries should be made as soon as practicable after any flight undertaken. All
entries in the logbook should be made in ink or indelible pencil.
All flights with Flight Instructor must be registered as “DUAL”;
All solo flights must be registered as “PIC”;
“Cross-Country” flights shall be logged if the all listed conditions are met:
– Flight was planned according to standard procedures;
– The flight is conducted outside aerodrome traffic zone;
– Flight crew uses DR, radio aids, maps and visual reference to determine aircraft
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– Aerodromes must not be in visual line of sight or distance between aerodromes must
not be less than 15nm (28km).
The reference of training lesson shall be specified in the "remarks" column of the Logbook;
In particular, pilots are to ensure that the following particulars are recorded in their current Log
book:
– The name and address of the holder;
– Particulars of the holders' license (if any) to act as a member of the flight crew of an
aircraft;
– The name and address of the holder's employer (if any);
– All flights shall be logged in LT according to respective columns.;
On completion of a course of training, the HT is to inspect each trainee's Log book and certify
that it contains an accurate record of the flights carried out.
All flight training entries in Student's/Pilot's Log book shall be signed by FI.
Recommendation: In case of student need new Logbook TMG ATO will advise to purchase the
one.
1.28 Flight Planning (General)

Prior to each flight, the pilot-in-command is responsible for the proper planning of the flight. In
particular, the PIC is to take into account:
– Current meteorological reports and forecasts (http://meteo.lgs.lv or +371 67300767
for METAR);
– Weather minima;
– NOTAMs (https://ais.lgs.lv/notam);
– Aerodrome information (https://ais.lgs.lv/aiseaip);
– Current charts and amendments (https://ais.lgs.lv/VFR_Suport);
– Aircraft mass and balance;
– Aircraft performance characteristics.
It is strongly recommended for flights in Latvia to follow the LGS information available in
website: https://ais.lgs.lv (website "Selfbrief").
Additional sources of information:
– Meteorological:
• http://aviobaltica.com/en/
• http://www.flyingineurope.be (central Europe)
– Flight Planning:
• https://lgs.ead-it.com/fwf-lgs/public/user/account/login.faces
• https://www.eurofpl.eu
VFR flights shall be commenced in VFR conditions along all routes. Weather in destination
aerodrome must be taken into account at ETA (at or above VFR minimum).
Before commencing a flight PIC must:

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– Be familiar with latest meteorological and aero navigational information along the
route, in vicinity of departure, alternate and destination aerodromes;
– Check that fuel amount is sufficient for planned flight;
– Take into consideration of possible options of delay (due to weather, traffic etc.);
– Be familiar with navigation aids along the route;
– Check sufficiency of navigation aids and communication facilities are adequate for
planned flight;
– Check destination and alternate aerodromes weather minima, runway condition, any
specific "inbound" or "join the circuit" procedures;
– Evaluate possible threats and errors.
1.29 Safety (general)

AMC1 ORA.ATO 230(b)(a)(20)
Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, No 376/2014
Flight Safety - complex characteristics of civil aviation, determined by the ability to operate
aircraft without the threat to life and health.
1.29.1 Safety Equipment

– Life jackets (when flight over water);
– Aircraft first aid kit (has been inspected within the preceding 12 months);
– PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) - International Search and Rescue Satellite system
operated by COSPAS SARSAT on 406 MHz and 121.5 Mhz.
1.29.2 Radio Station (Radio Listening Watch)

– Pilots are to ensure that a radio listening watch is maintained on frequency 121.5
throughout the flight when situation permits and aircraft is equipped with two
independent radios.
– The FI provides student solo flights oversight using portable radio station on the
respective frequencies.
1.29.3 Definitions
Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, No 376/2014
“Accident” means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which, in the case
of a manned aircraft, takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with intention
of flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked, in which:
– a person is fatally or seriously injured;
– the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure;
– the aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.
“Incident” means an occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an
aircraft which affects or could affect the safety of operations.
“Serious incident” An incident involving circumstances indicating that an accident nearly
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“Fatal injury” An injury resulting in death within 30 days of the date of the accident.
“Serious injury” requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within seven
days from the date the injury was received;
“Occurrence” means any safety - related event which endangers or which, if not corrected or
addressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants or other person and includes in particular
an accident or serious incident.
“Hazard” means a situation or an object with potential to cause death or injury to a person,
damage to equipment or structure, loss of material, or reduction of ability to perform a
prescribed function.
1.29.4 Reporting
1.29.4.1 Accident and Incident Reporting

Any pilot involved in an accident or incident with TMG ATO aircraft has to inform the SM
immediately. The SM immediately must call to Transport Accident and Incident Investigation
Bureau (TAIIB):
+ 371 67288140 (24 hours a day, forwarding is activated after 5 rings)
1.29.4.2 Occurrence Reporting

Any pilot involved in occurrence with ATO aircraft has to inform the SM immediately. The SM
together with the pilot involved in occurrence shall to fill in General Aviation Organization and
Private Pilot Form template. The safed template of Form must be send to the LV CAA Safety
Investigation and Data section within 72 hrs. via:
SIID@caa.gov.lv
Contact info
Head of Safety Investigation and Data section: +371 67830969
1.29.5 Mandatory Reporting

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014
Occurrences related to the operation of the aircraft, such as:

– Collision - related occurrences;
– Take - off and landing - related occurrences;
– Fuel - related occurrences;
– In - flight occurrences;
– Communication - related occurrences;
Occurrences related to injury, emergencies and other critical situations;
– Crew incapacitation and other critical situations;
– Meteorological conditions, maintenance or security - related occurrences;
– Occurrences related to technical conditions, maintenance and repair of aircraft.
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– Collisions, near collisions or potential for collisions;

– Specific occurrences of air traffic management and air navigation services (ATM/
ANS);
Occurrences related to aerodrome, ground services and volcanic ash.
1.29.6 Reporting to the LV CAA

SM is reporting about all factors affecting flight safety (telephone, e-mail), to the LV CAA
Licensing and Training Division, as soon as practical, via:
Head of Division: + 371 67830955
Head of Section: + 371 67830956
1.29.7 Collection and storage of information

The CMM is responsible for collection and storage of information above. Accidents/incidents
and occurrences are registered in List of Accidents/Incidents and Occurrences form (Appendix
30).
(For more information, refer to Chapter 6 of this manual)

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2.1 Description of Aircraft

The AM is responsible for maintaining an adequate fleet of airworthy aircraft suitably equipped
for the approved courses.
The CMM and HT conform by completing the Aircraft Acceptance Certificate (Appendix 8) and
that the aircraft equipment responds the Annex VII, Subpart D, NCO.IDE.A.105 standards.
TMG ATO operates H36 Powered Sailplane YL - TMG
Technical details of the aircraft used for training can be found in the Aircraft Flight Manual
(FOM), which are to be considered as Annexes to this Manual as follows:
Annex Type FOM Ref. Revision Type of Training

A H36 AFM 20.02.2015. TMG Class Rating
2.1.1 Minimum Equipment

NCO.IDE.A.120; AFM 2.3
2.1.1.1 Minimum equipment for VFR flights by day

NCO.IDE.A.120 (a)
Aeroplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and
displaying the following:
– magnetic heading;
– time, in hours, minutes and seconds;
– pressure altitude;
– indicated airspeed; and
– Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number
(not applicable).
2.1.1.2 Minimum equipment for VMC flights at night

NCO.IDE.A.120 (b)
Not Applicable.
2.1.1.3 Minimum Equipment according H36 AFM

– 1 Airspeed indicator;
– 1 Altimeter;
– 1 RPM counter with hour-meter;
– 1 Oil pressure indicator;
– 1 Voltmeter;
– 1 Fuel quantity indicator;

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– 1 Magnetic compass;
– 1 Cylinder-head temperature indicator;
– Two seatbelts;
– Loading Placard;
– Data plate;
– Flight Manual.
2.2 Aircraft Handling & Checklists

Mandatory TMG ATO policy is to use always aircraft checklists during flight preparation
(Appendix 10 - refer to 7.10 on page 7–10) and in flight (Appendix 11 - refer to 7.11 on page 7–
11) as prescribed in the AFM/POH.
If for training purposes it is necessary to make some changes in these Checklists, it needs prior
the LV CAA approval as prescribed in OM 0.3 - refer to 0.3 on page 0–1.
Any conflict between the Checklist and the AFM (FOM) is to be reported to the HT without
delay.
All pilots are to be in possession of an appropriate checklist for the aircraft they are flying.
Pilots are to comply with the handling notes and checklist for each specific aircraft type flown.
For training flights two sets of checklists on the aircraft is a mandatory requirement.
2.3 Limitations
Aircraft are to be operated within the limitations laid down in the AFM (FOM) and any relevant
national legislation.
Should any limitation be exceeded inadvertently, the fact is to be recorded in the Journey &
Technical log and the HT is to be informed without delay by PIC of particular flight.
If any structural or engine operating limitation is exceeded, the aircraft is to be landed as soon
as practicable and is not to be flown again except with the permission of the HT.
2.4 Maintenance
The TMG ATO for H36 DIMONA maintenance has contracted a Part 145 Continuing
Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO): SIA MyCAMO Service" - reg. No.
4010380886.
Release after service in approved (Part 145) maintenance organization is documented by the
Certificate of release to service (Appendix 12 - refer to 7.12 on page 7–12).
The CMM is responsible that the Certificate is valid (correctly filed), it is correctly stowed and,
if necessary, copies are made and provided To Whom It May Concern. No training may be
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2.5 Journey &Technical Log

The aircraft Technical Log is the primary source for technical and operational data on each
flight that occurs on an aircraft. These data include defects and malfunctions, block times and
fuel consumption. Technical Log contains also records of all maintenance carried out on an
aircraft between scheduled base maintenance visits.
The Technical Log data is then dispersed throughout the by the HT to CAMO.
In TMG ATO Technical Log data shall be recorded by authorized technical personnel and pilot
in command.
2.6 Deferred Defects

TMG ATO aircraft can be operated with deferred defects only in accordance with OM 2.11 and
FI decision. FI decision to operate aircraft with deferred defects shall be justified by risk
assessment during the pre-flight preparation and applying of its mitigation measures in flight.
Maximum time period to operate with deferred defect shall not exceed 30 days.
2.7 Emergency procedures

In case of emergency, the procedures laid down in the AFM (FOM) and the relevant
Emergency checklist are to be followed.
Taking into consideration that Emergency checklist for TMG is very short and simple, it is
mandatory requirement for TMG ATO FI-s and students to apply Emergency checklist by
memory.
2.8 Radio and radio navigation aids

Mandatory TMG ATO aircraft radio equipment: VHF and Transponder Mode C.
2.9 Allowable deficiencies

TMG ATO aircraft are to meet the minimum airworthiness requirements at all times and all
equipment required by European and National legislation, appropriate to the type of flight
intended, is to be fitted and serviceable.
2.10 Aircraft with an established Minimum Equipment List (Reserved)
2.11 Aircraft without an established MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List)

For dual instructional flying in aircraft that do not have a Minimum Equipment List established
under the European Air Operations Regulation, the component or system listed in column 1 of
the following table may be inoperative prior to the flight:

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Allowable Deficiencies - Single-Engine Aircraft

Acceptable
Deficiency (1) Remarks (4)
Day (2) Night (3)
Cockpit or cabin
N/A
lights
Flashing beacon X
Landing light/
X
Taxi light
Navigation
N/A
(Position) lights
OAT gauge N/A
Pitot heater N/A
Cabin heating X
Airspeed
X
indicator
One may be unserviceable if two are
Altimeter X fitted, subject to legal requirement for the
flight
VSI X No solo student flights permitted
Attitude indicator X Day VMC only
VMC only. No spin/stall awareness/
Turn coordinator X avoidance training permitted. No solo
student flights permitted
Directional gyro X No solo student flights permitted
Continue to destination only if no
VHF com-ns X
requirement for radio at destination
Intercom X N/A
Radio nav. aids/
X Subject to legal requirement for the flight
GPS
Transponder X Subject to legal requirement for the flight
No solo student flights permitted
Visual inspection must be carried out
Fuel contents before every flight (Fuel for the planned
X
gauge flight with normal reserves, plus one hour
contingency fuel is the minimum departure
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2.12 EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)
2.12.1 Introduction
Traditionally all documentation and information available to students for use for flight training
has been in paper format. Much of this information is now available in electronic format and
can be used instead of paper format.
With EFB, most paper documents are eliminated, and revisions are made electronically,
decreasing student's workload, while improving the accuracy and efficiency of flight training.
SIA TMG ATO students and instructors are permitted to replace airborne/ground navigation
charts on-board paper-based subscriptions with an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system.
Electronic Flight Bag may be used for pre-flight planning and during the flights.
SIA TMG ATO remains responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information used, that it
is derived from verifiable sources.
Note: Primary navigation method is a conventional navigation.
2.12.2 Definitions
What Is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)?
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is a portable electronic device designed to provide the pilot with on
demand access to electronic aircraft publications from his/her seated position in the cockpit.
By using a PC on the ground for printing current charts, and by using EFBs in the flight, student
has the most current and up-to-date flight and navigation information.
2.12.3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB):

An electronic display system intended primarily for flight deck or cabin use. EFB devices can
display a variety of aviation data or perform basic calculations (e.g., aeronautical charts, weight
and balance calculations, performance data, fuel calculations, etc.). In the past, some of these
functions were traditionally accomplished using paper references or were based on data
provided to the flight crew by an operator's "flight dispatch". The scope of the EFB system
functionality may also include various other hosted databases and applications. Physical EFB
displays may use various technologies, formats, and forms of communication.
2.12.4 EFB Administrator (EFBA):

The person appointed by the Accountable Manager who is responsible for the administration
of the EFB system within the organization. This person is in overall charge of the EFB system
and is responsible for ensuring that any hardware conforms to the required specification and
that no unauthorized software is installed. He is also responsible for ensuring that only the
current version of the application software and data packages are installed on the EFB system.
EFB System: An EFB system includes the hardware and software needed to support an
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2.12.5 EFB Administration (EFBA)

The designated EFB Administrator for TMG ATO is the HT.
2.12.6 EFB System

The EFB devices in use for TMG ATO aircraft shall be the Apple iPad mini 3.
Model: iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular model
Hard Drive: 16G/32G ROM memory
Wireless Connection: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Power Supply:
– Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
– Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
– Up to nine hours of surfing the web using a cellular data network
– Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Environmental Requirements:
– Operating ambient temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
– Non-operating temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
– Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
– Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
2.12.7 EFB Stowage in Flight

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3.1 Primary sources for flight planning

Primary source for flight planning in TMG ATO are conventional and means:
– Aeronautical Charts (https://ais.lgs.lv and https://aim.eans.ee/, e-AIP, Part2 for ENR,
Part3 for AD);
– Plotters;
– Navigation Log (Appendix 13 - refer to 7.13 on page 7–13).
Meteorological information can be obtained from:
– http://meteo.lgs.lv/
– http://topmeteo.eu/go/top
– +371 673 00766 (METAR)
– SkyDemon
Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) is a generic expression, used in various cases to denote an
altitude below which it is unsafe to fly owing to presence of terrain or obstacles. ICAO definition of the
acronym MSA is Minimum Sector Altitude
The MSA can be determined by using the highest Max Elevation Figure (MEF) and adding
1.000 feet; or take the highest obstacle within an area of 10 NM along your track and add 1.000
feet.
3.2 Secondary source for flight planning

Secondary source for flight planning in TMG ATO is using of EFB in conjunction with
SkyDemon. (For description of EFB refer to 2.12 on page 2–5). Navigation data are updated
automatically - not later than every 28 consecutive days.
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NOTE: Before commencing the training students shall be familiar with SkyDemon. This
familiarization with SkyDemon in conjunction with EFB is conducted by FI or HT as
on the job training till both sides are satisfied with training results - good practical
skills in the mentioned above equipment effective use for flight planning.
3.3 Performance
Pilot in command of an aircraft the responsibility to ensure that having regard to the
performance of the aircraft in the conditions to be expected on the intended flight, and to any
obstructions at the places of departure and intended destination and on the intended route, it
is capable of safely taking off, reaching and maintaining a safe height thereafter and making a
safe landing at the place of intended destination. Airplane operated by TMG ATO is certified in
Performance Class A category.
3.4 Pre-Flight
Prior to each flight in an TMG ATO aircraft, PIC is to ensure that the calculated performance
of the aircraft is sufficient to allow the intended flight profile to be completed safely.
3.5 Take-off
CAT.POL.A.205
For performance requirements applicable for CAT operations by Performance Class A

airplanes, refer to Part-CAT Subpart C (Aircraft Performance and Operating Limitations),
Section I (Airplanes), Chapter 2 (Performance Class A).
In accordance with CAT.POL.A.205, AFM take-off run shall not exceed the TORA. For
aerodromes with stop way and/or clearway, refer to CAT.POL.A.210.
3.6 Route
The PIC shall be satisfied that the calculated en-route climb figures meet the requirements laid
down in the AFM (FOM).
3.7 Landing
CAT.POL.A.230
In accordance with CAT.POL.A.230, for dry runways, AFM landing distance shall not exceed
LDA, (AFM distance shall not exceed 70% of LDA).
CAT.POL.A.235
When the appropriate weather reports and/or forecasts indicate that the runway at the
estimated time of arrival may be wet, the LDA shall be at least 115 % of the required landing
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3.8 Flight planning

'Cross-country' - a flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival following a pre-
planned route, using standard navigation procedures. Definition according ICAO Annex 1
NOTE: Flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival must be not less than 15
nm.
For additional conditions for cross-country refer to 1.27 on page 1–22.
3.9 Fuel
Prior to each flight the PIC is to ensure that sufficient fuel has been loaded to complete the
intended flight profile and to allow the aircraft to land with sufficient fuel to fly for:
Visual flight rules (VFR - day) flights:
Close traffic flights - taking off and landing at the same aerodrome/landing site and always
remaining in sight of that aerodrome/landing site, to fly the intended route and thereafter for at
least 10 minutes at normal cruising altitude, plus an additional 45 minutes reserve;
Cross country flights:
– Trip fuel (engine start, taxi, take off, climb, cruise to destination);
– Contingency fuel (10% of trip fuel);
– Alternate fuel (fuel to flight to alternate airport);
– Final reserve (45 min at normal cruise).
3.10 Oil
Before starting the engine of a TMG ATO aircraft, the pilot is to ensure that the engine oil level
exceeds the minimum stated in the AFM (FOM).
3.11 Minimum Safe Altitude

SERA.5005 (f)
Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the competent
authority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:
– over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly
of persons at a height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a
radius of 600 m from the aircraft;
– elsewhere than as specified in (1), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above the
ground or water, or 150 m (500 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 m
(500 ft) from the aircraft.
Before departing on a cross-country flight, pilots are to calculate a minimum safe altitude for
the intended route. If, during the flight, the weather conditions are such that the minimum safe
altitude cannot be maintained in VMC with good ground reference, the flight is to be terminated
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3.12 Weather minima for VMC

SERA.5001
Weather minima for flight instruction and student solo flights refer to 3.16 on page 3–5 and
refer to 3.17 on page 3–5.
Recovery from stalling (dual training flights) shall be completed by 3000ft.
Recovery from emergency landing (engine failure training) shall be completed by 500ft.
3.13 Navigation Equipment

The PIC shall ensure that before departure the aircraft's navigational equipment is checked for
serviceability relevant to the lesson plan and in accordance with the Training program, that the
student carry with him the necessary navigation means: stopwatch, chart, plotter and etc.).
3.14 Loading
No TMG ATO aircraft is to take-off at a mass greater than the maximum authorized Take-Off
Mass (MTOM). To achieve this, it may be necessary to reduce the fuel load carried (with due
regard to the fuel required for the flight as detailed in the flight planning requirements at
paragraph 3.3 above) or to reduce the payload. In addition, pilots are to ensure that:
– The crew / baggage / ballast distribution results in a C of G position within the flight
envelope (refer to 3.15 on page 3–4);
– A copy of the aircraft's latest Mass and Balance Report is saved in EFB or in flight
documentation file.
3.15 Weight & Balance

Refer to H36 Dimona AFM Section 6 for detailed instructions.
It is the responsibility of the PIC to ensure that an aircraft is loaded in such a way as to meet
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If any doubt exists as to the proper distribution of an aircraft's load, a load sheet is to be
prepared, in accordance with the instructions in the relevant AFM (FOM), showing both
longitudinal and lateral center of gravity.
3.16 Weather Minima (Flight Instructors)

Minimum cloud base and visibility for dual training flying:
– In the circuit 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;
– In the Local Flying Area 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;
– For cross-country flights 2000ft AGL/5KM visibility;
Maximum surface wind is 20 knots, crosswind limitation of 15 knots.
3.17 Weather Minima (Students solo)

Minimum cloud base and visibility for solo flights:
– In the circuit 1500ft AGL/5KM visibility;
– In the Local Flying Area 2000ft AGL/8KM visibility;
– For cross-country flights 2500ft AGL/8KM visibility;
Maximum surface wind is 20 knots, crosswind limitation of 10 knots.
NOTE: Student weather limits may vary according to experience.
3.18 Training Routes/Areas
3.18.1 Aerodrome
When providing flight training on an aircraft, the TMG ATO shall use aerodromes or operating
sites that have the appropriate facilities and characteristics to allow training of the maneuvers
relevant TMG category of aircraft.
The HT is responsible for inspection and acceptance of every aerodrome used for TMG ATO
training flights.
Acceptance of aerodrome for training flights is documented on Aerodrome Compliance
Checklist (Appendix 9 - refer to 7.9 on page 7–9).
3.18.2 EVAD Aerodrome (Main Training site)

Refer to the AIP Latvia EVAD.
3.18.3 Riga Area Control Centre

Contacts for airspace activation/deactivation purposes:
– +371 6 7300 996 +371 6 7783 762 - Back-up phone
– +371 6 7220 288
– +371 6 7300 652

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– +371 6 7783 769 - Back-up fax EVRRZAMC

– AFS: Email: amc@lgs.lv
– www.lgs.lv
The AMC of Latvia is located in the Riga Area Control Center.
Post: AMC Latvia, Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme, Riga International Airport, LV-1053, Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 6 7300 995
Riga FIS Sector East - 120.225 (Riga Information)
Riga FIS Sector West - 129.4 (Liepaja Information)
3.18.4 EERI Aerodrome (Main Training site)

Refer to AIP Estonia.
3.18.5 Tallinn Area Control Centre

Contacts for airspace activation/deactivation purposes:
– +372 625 829 (Tallinn Briefing, File the FPL);
– www.aim.eans.ee (Self Briefing);
– +372 625 8254 (Tallinn ACC, Closing FPL after landing);
– +372 730 9211 (Tartu Briefing);
– Ridali Radio 125,0;
– Tallinn Control (South) 127,175;
– Tartu Tower 133,9.
3.19 Taxiing Procedures

The H36 Dimona will normally be parked on tarmac or grass as arranged by flight instructor;
After each flight the PIC is responsible for leaving the aircraft with brakes on and tied down
when on the grass parking area;
Taxiing will comply with ATC instructions and traffic patterns;
Taxiing should be at little more than a 'fast walking pace;
For self-announced - uncontrolled aerodromes as Adaži use good look out and caution during
maneuvering and taxi procedures. The same for other aerodromes, including controlled ones.
3.20 Circuit
Circuit height/altitude for fixed wing standard operations is 1000ft.
All pilots are required to transmit blind the following information: make a mandatory 'downwind'
call and a 'final' call:
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Flight above Adaži City is not permitted unless at 1000ft AAL or above, with regards to
avoidance areas & noise complaint spots.
3.21 Local Flying Area

When aircraft is conducting VFR flights within traffic information area (TIA) and traffic
information zones (TIZ), communication procedures according to AFIS regulations shall be
carried out.
For VFR flights within uncontrolled airspace frequency:
– 123.950 MHz within Adazi airspace, and
– 125.000 Mhz within Ridali airspace,
should be used as common advisory frequency (CTAF) by the pilots for self-announcing of
their positions and intentions in the blind or for air-air communication in order to exchange with
information.
An aircraft conducting VFR flights within uncontrolled airspace may receive the necessary
information by establishing two-way radio communication with corresponding sector of CTA or
respective FIS.
For VFR flights within ATZ, a pilot should monitor continuously air-air communication on
frequency 123.950/125.000 MHz at least 10 minutes before arrival at ATZ located aerodrome
or crossing in order to be informed about the air traffic situation and transmit blind the following
information:
3.22 Inbound traffic

Pilot shall report:
– Altitude, location of aircraft and further intentions - 3 minutes before entering the
traffic circle or 10 km (5 NM) from the aerodrome.
– RWY to be used for landing;
– Entering traffic pattern and altitude (downwind, base legs and final);
– Vacating the RWY.
3.23 Outbound traffic:

Pilot shall report:
– Intentions for departure;
– RWY to be used for take-off;
– Intended flight direction and altitude or circling.
3.24 Standard Cross-Country Routes
– EVAD - EVCA(40 NM, Time 00:25)

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– EVAD - EVRA(15 NM, Time 00:11)

– EVAD - EVVA(40 NM, Time 00:25)
– EVAD - EVLA(115NM, Time 01:15)
– EVAD - EERI(100 NM, Time 01:15)
– EVAD - EETN(140 NM, Time 01:20)
– EVAD - EETU(100 NM, Time 01:15)
– EVAD - EEPU(80 NM, Time 00:45)
– EVAD - EYSA(80 NM, Time 00:45)
– EVAD - EYPI(80 NM, Time 00:45)
– EVAD - EYPA(125 nm, Time 01:30)
NOTE: Any route change shall be approved by HT or instructor.
3.25 NAVIGATION LOG (EFB)
3.26 Navigation Log (Manual)

For Navigation log see Appendix 13 (refer to 7.13 on page 7–13) The Step by step guide for
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3.27 Restricted and Prohibited Areas

For the detailed information regarding prohibited and danger or temporary aerospace within 50
nm of base aerodrome, alternative base aerodromes or any other airspace restrictions consult
latest AIP of Latvia or AIP of Estonia and current NOTAMs (available online or on Application
SkyDemon.aero for VFR flight-planning).
In EVAD local flying area are the following Restricted and Prohibited Areas:
– EVR2 (Presidential Palace)
– EVR5 (Kadaga)
– EVP1 (Incukalns)
In EERI local flying area are the following Restricted and Prohibited Areas:
– EED18 (SFC - 2400 FT AMSL);
– EED3 (SFC - 2300 FT AMSL);
– EED4 (SFC - 9200 FT AMSL).

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3.28 Circuit Re-joins Procedures

Both aerodromes (EVAD, EERI) are using standard Circuit Re-join Procedures.
In diagram you can see joining variations for runway 33:
– Strait in to downwind;
– Join downwind at 45* (degrees);
– Join base leg;
– Join downwind from upwind side.
Aerodrome specifications can be found in eAIP (http://ais.lgs.lv/ or http://eaip.eans.ee/) under
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3.29 After Flight Procedures

If landing completed at regulated airport follow ATC instructions through taxiing routes and to
specified parking areas.
Fuelling will be carried out in the area pre-determined on the Daily Briefing
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4.1 Responsibilities, objectives and documentation

The TMG ATO AM is responsible to provide a number of qualified and competent instructors
appropriate to the size and scope of the intended training operations. Instructors shall hold
appropriate licenses, certificates, qualifications and ratings or authorizations as deemed
necessary by the LV CAA.
At the beginning of TMG ATO training activities the AM is also performing the duties of HT.
The TMG ATO HT is responsible that instructors shall undergo initial training and recurrent
training at intervals in accordance with Part-FCL, Subpart J, Section 1 and 2 respective
requirements, as well as update training relevant to the most recent technology and training
methodologies (as an example - Electronic flight bag (EFB)) appropriate to the competencies
for TMG rating.
The main objective of Initial training, Refresher training (comparing summer and winter Season
training), standardization training is improvement and development of theoretical knowledge,
flying techniques and training procedures according to Part-FCL established standards.
Skill tests results and recommendations of the LV CAA examiners, participation of all FI and
the HT in the annual Flight instructor seminar is an efficient complementary source for
implementation of good practices and further development of training standards.
Every session of ground training has to be documented by the HT or appointed qualified
instructor in the Standardization Training form (Appendix 14 - refer to 7.14 on page 7–15).
4.2 Initial / Conversion Training

Before commencing instructional duties with TMG ATO all instructors are to sign a Contract/
Agreement between themselves and TMG ATO (Supplement 7). This Contract or Agreement
states the instructor's obligations and those of TMG ATO.
The employed FI are to complete initial training conducted by the HT and to sign the Signature
Sheet (Appendix 1 - refer to 7.1 on page 7–1) that they have studied (by self-study) and
understood the following documents:
– TMG ATO Operations Manual (OM);
– TMG ATO Training Manual (TM);
– Aircraft Flight Manual - H36 DIMONA and
In process of ground training and oral examination reflected in TMG ATO Standardization
Training form (Appendix 14 - refer to 7.14 on page 7–15), conducted by the HT/CMM
instructors conform that they:
– Have studied and understood the TMG ATO safety policy;
– Have received instructions how to cover changes in publications and associated
procedures, etc.;
– Have received Emergency and Safety training;
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– Have received a Local area familiarization/standardization training and check.

For FI(A) without TMG rating, it is mandatory:
– To complete TMG class rating training program;
– To complete 12 hrs. flight experience on TMG, including flight hrs. according to TMG
training program and 1hr standardization training flights with HT.
TMG is a new aircraft type in Latvia, and TMG ATO may apply to LV CAA for Special conditions
for FI general prerequisites and requirements in accordance with FCL 900(b)(1).
After completion the TMG Training program and the initial/conversion training program the
FI(A) who had demonstrated the required knowledge and skills, possess the TMG ATO
Certificate can be recommended by the HT to LV CAA for FI(TMG) Authorization which validity
shall not exceed 1 year.
4.3 Refresher Training

It is the HT responsibility for scheduling each FI for recurrent refresher ground training at least
once every 12 calendar months. If the training is conducted within 3 calendar months prior to
the expiry of the 12 calendar months' period, the next refresher ground training must be
completed within 12 calendar months of the original expiry date of the previous refresher
ground training.
Refresher training in TMG ATO comprises:
Seasonal (winter and summer) ground training:
– aircraft systems and aerodynamics;
– operational procedures and requirements;
– accident/incident and occurrence review;
– emergency and safety equipment;
– CRM and TEM
– Participation in annual instructor/examiner seminars;
Ground training shall be documented in the Standardization training form (Appendix 14).
Ground and refresher training shall be verified by the HT or responsible instructor by an oral
examination at the end of training session.
The following items of CRM training shall be reviewed during every 3 years' period:
– Human error and reliability, error chain, error prevention and detection, TEM;
– TMG ATO safety culture, SOP s, organizational factors;
– Stress, stress management fatigue and vigilance;
– Situation awareness, workload management;
– Decision making;
– Communication inside and outside the cockpit;
– Additional areas, which warrant extra attention in relation with the flight safety.
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Upon completion of the recurrent refresher ground training each FI shall:

– Know the revisions in standards as laid down by TMG ATO if applicable,
– Be familiar with revisions of the OM, TM, AFM,
– Be familiar with changes of the TMG ATO structure and philosophy, if applicable,
– Be able to apply single pilot CRM and TEM,
– Apply summarized renewed good seasonal (winter or summer) practice.
4.4 Standardization Training

Despite instructors' best intentions and qualifications, the risk of non-standardized delivery of
training and decrease in the level of service provided to the TMG ATO students has to be
mitigated by the systematic HT and CMM oversight of every training process and procedure
Standardization meetings will be held at the HT request at least 2 times per year (before winter
and summer seasons) and documented in the form of Management Meeting (Appendix 4).
HT shall make the standardization training flights with FI when:
– New aircraft type or variant;
– FI joining to TMG ATO;
– If FI does not have within proceeding 90 days 3 take-off and landings with TMG ATO
aircraft;
– New aircraft equipment;
– New training methodology;
HT has a rights to make standardizations flights, if he deems to do so.
Standardization training is to be documented in TMG ATO Standardization Training Form
(Appendix 14).
4.5 Proficiency Checks (PC)

PC - demonstration of skill to revalidate or renew ratings, and including such oral examination
as may be required (FCL.010).
TMG ATO instructor's single-pilot single-engine class rating period of validity is 2 years
(FCL.740(a)), and, according to FCL.740A(b)(1), he can revalidate this rating through PC
either on airplane or on TMG if in compliance with respective FCL requirements.
TMG ATO instructor's PC (assessment of competence) shall be conducted according FCL.940
requirements for at least each alternate subsequent revalidation.
Results of all proficiency checks shall be recorded by examiner on respective Forms, approved
and published by LV CAA (see: www.caa.lv - Forms). Copies of filled out PC forms shall be
kept in Instructor's file.
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4.6 Upgrading Training (Reserved)
4.7 ATO Personnel Standards Evaluation

Standard evaluation is given by the HT in TMG ATO Personnel standardization meetings in
order to give feedback on instructional technique and standardization points.
Training standards as a rule are evaluated also on monthly TMG ATO Management meetings
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This Part follows the format of compliance monitoring system detailed in AMC1 ORA.GEN.200 (c).
5.1 Terminology
Audit
– A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied
with.
Corrective action
– Corrective actions are steps that are taken to remove the causes of an existing
nonconformity or undesirable situation. The corrective action process is designed to
prevent the recurrence of nonconformities or undesirable situations. It tries to make
sure that existing nonconformities and situations don't happen again. It tries to
prevent recurrence by eliminating causes. Corrective actions address actual
problems. Because of this, the corrective action process can be thought of as a
problem solving process.
Inspection
– An independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgement
accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verify
compliance with applicable requirements.
Non compliance
– Failure to meet regulatory or other. A compliance audit makes findings of non-
compliance
Non conformance
– Nonfulfillment of a requirement. Non-conformity or non-conformances are any
deviations from established procedures, programs and other arrangements related to
the ATO. They may include non-compliances to regulations, but not all non-
compliances are necessarily non-conformances.
Observation
– An observation indicates that a situation has been discovered during an audit
warranting clarification or further investigation in order to improve the overall status
and effectiveness of the ATO. Observations do not involve situations where there is
direct evidence indicating nonconformance. Observations may signal the potential for
a future nonconformity.
Preventive action
– Preventive actions are steps that are taken to remove the causes of potential
nonconformities or potential situations that are undesirable. The preventive action
process is designed to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities or situations that do
not yet exist. It tries to prevent occurrence by eliminating causes.
– While corrective actions prevent recurrence, preventive actions prevent occurrence.
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– Preventive actions address potential problems, ones that haven't yet occurred. In
general, the preventive action process can be thought of as a risk analysis process.
Root cause
– Initiating cause of either condition or causal chain that leads to an outcome or effect
non-compliance.
5.2 COMPLIANCE MONITORING - GENERAL

The implementation and use of a compliance monitoring function shall enable the TMG ATO
organization to monitor compliance with the relevant requirements applicable to the activities
conducted:
– Privileges of the organization;
– Manuals, logs and records;
– Training standards;
– Management system procedures;
To ensure that the organization continues to meet the relevant the requirements the
compliance monitoring manager (CMM) is designated. The role of the compliance monitoring
manager is to ensure that the activities of the organization are monitored for compliance with
the applicable regulatory requirements, and any additional requirements as established by the
TMG ATO Manuals, and that these activities are being carried out properly under the
supervision of the designated responsible for a functional area person.
The CMM is responsible for ensuring that the compliance monitoring programme reflected in
Audit Checklist (Appendix 15) and Internal audit schedule (Appendix 16) is properly
implemented, maintained and continually reviewed and improved.
The compliance monitoring manager:
– has direct access to the AM;
– is ultimately responsible to the AM;
– has to be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriate
experience related to the activities of the organization; including knowledge and
experience in compliance monitoring; and
– have access to all parts of the organization. and as necessary, any contracted
organization.
– in the non-complex organization as TMG ATO all audits and inspections will be
performed by the CMM himself.
5.3 Compliance Monitoring Manager Responsibilities

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5.4 Audits
5.4.1 Internal audits

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to
add value and improve TMG ATO operations. It helps the TMG ATO accomplish its objectives
by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of
training, risk management, control and governance processes.
Internal audits are planned by CMM and results to be reported to Accountable Manager for
corrective action (Appendix18 and Appendix 19).
5.4.2 External audits

The main external auditor for TMG ATO is the LV CAA.
Where another external auditors are to be used, the Compliance Monitoring Manager must,
prior to their conducting any audits, ensure that the TMG ATO retains a copy of documentary
evidence that those auditors have knowledge and experience in Compliance monitoring
(including with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 (as amended)), and specifically
with the activities conducted by the TMG ATO.
5.5 Contracted activities

Responsibility of CMM is check:
– New providers have been assessed prior to the establishment of any contract;
– For existing providers approved for such activities: check the authorization and
approval status of the contracted organization;
– For existing providers not approved for such activities: check that service provided
confirms to the applicable requirements of this Part.
(refer to 1.9 on page 1–11)
5.6 Compliance Monitoring Program
5.6.1 Audit Schedule

Before starting of training activities the TMG ATO management team (HT, CMM) is to carry out
complete operational readiness audit according to Checklist (Appendix15).
Pending on the Internal Audit and the LV CAA Certification Audit results the CMM shall prepare
if necessary corrections to the designed Compliance Monitoring Program and shall continue
on monthly bases inspections and monitoring of TMG ATO main activities:
– Management & Administration
– Aircraft documentation
– Ground & flight training
– Flight documentation
– SMS management

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– Aircraft maintenance/Operations interface
5.6.2 Audit documentation forms
– Audit Schedule - OM (Appendix 16 - refer to 7.16 on page 7–20);

– Audit Plan (example) (Appendix 17 - refer to 7.17 on page 7–21);
– Audit Checklist (ATO) - (Appendix 15 - refer to 7.15 on page 7–16);
– Audit Completion Report - (Appendix 18 - refer to 7.18 on page 7–22);
– Corrective Action Report - (Appendix 19 - refer to 7.19 on page 7–23);
– TMG ATO Customer Feedback form - (Appendix 20 - refer to 7.20 on page 7–25).
5.6.3 Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Monitoring Manager continuously monitor TMG ATO activities (Appendix 16) to
ensure regulatory compliance which are detailed in the TMG ATO Manuals:
– The Operations Manual;
– The Training Manual.
The Compliance Monitoring Manager will ensure that audits and inspections are scheduled on
frequency (at least monthly during TMG ATO activity periods) to confirm that all procedures
are being continuously complied with in accordance with the relevant Manual's instructions.
5.6.4 Responsibilities
Ultimate responsibility for compliance monitoring rest with the Accountable Manager. The
compliance monitoring programme is controlled by the CMM who is reporting to the
Accountable Manager for:
– Monitoring the TMG ATO's compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
– Monitoring compliance with the provision of the Operations and Training Manuals
– Ensuring that the Compliance monitoring Programme is properly maintained,
continually reviewed, improved and after acceptance on Management Meeting
efficiently implemented.
5.6.5 Audit Procedures

The CMM is free to develop his own techniques for conducting audits and inspections that
promote the free passage of information between the unit that is being audited and the auditor
himself.
The following techniques should be used as guidelines when attempting to conduct an
effective audit:
– Interviews or discussion with personnel
– A review of published documents
– The examination of an adequate sample of records
– The witnessing of the activities which make up the operation
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5.6.6 The Process of Auditing

An audit should be planned with care and methodically carried out. The auditor shall consider
the following points as steps in the process of the audit that will assist in the planning of specific
audits:
– Determine process(s) / procedure to be audited
– Planning and Preparation
– Review documentation relevant to the areas/processes being audited.
– Carry out audit
– Raise audit report
– When the audit is completed the CMM shall discus audit results with audited person
before reporting findings to the Accountable Manager.
– Closure action
– Verify the effectiveness of the closure action.
After audit CMM shall report (provide) all original audit documents to Accountable manager for
assessment.
5.6.7 Follow up and corrective actions procedures - Findings

After the Audit Report has been completed (was it internal or external audit) the CMM will
determine:
– The root of the finding,
– The corrective action required,
– Who is responsible for carrying out the remedial action,
– The period of time permitted for remedial action to be completed,
– The review date to check that the action has been completed.
– All level 1 findings should be immediately notified to the LV CAA and all necessary
actions for closure immediately be taken.
Each Corrective Action Report shall contain a number compressing the year and reference
number in the following format:
– DD/MM/YYYY/No XX
The CMM shall monitor the progress of corrective actions and, once complete, shall arrange
for a re-audit of the subject to ensure that taken actions had been successful.
5.6.8 Findings by the Competent Authority

Any findings raised from the LV CAA oversight program will be dealt with in accordance with
the procedure at paragraph 5.6.7 above. The root cause analysis and corrective action plan
shall be submitted to the LV CAA for approval and corrective action implementation
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5.7 Compliance Monitoring Records

TMG ATO for Compliance Monitoring Program is using Report Forms and Checklists as
prescribed in OM 5.6.2: which are managed and retained by Compliance Monitoring Manager.
All documents are to be stored in a secure filing cabinet and retained for a minimum of 5 years
from the date they are generated.
The CMM retains copies of all audit reports, checklists and Corrective Action Plans, for 5 years
from the date that they are generated. Access to these fails have AM, CMM and SM. All
documents and records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage,
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CHAPTER 6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ORA.GEN.155; ORA.GEN.160; ORA.GEN.200; AMC1 ORA.GEN.200(c)
6.1 Scope
This Part of the Operation Manual is a reference document describing how safety is managed
in TMG ATO and any safety measure mandated by LV CAA including airworthiness directives:
– Is the key instrument for communicating the TMG ATO approach to safety to all its
personnel and customers;
– documents all aspects of safety management, including the safety policy, objectives,
and procedures;
– shall be communicated to the LV CAA and may also be communicated to customers
and other parties to demonstrate the TMG ATO flight safety willingness and
capability;
– shall be distributed throughout the TMG ATO to ensure that all personnel are fully
aware of the organization safety system, that:
• safety is a central component in our management system;
• that safety is accounted for in all decisions and actions taken by everybody in the
TMG ATO;
• the needs, requirements and expectations of customers and other parties are
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6.2 Safety Policy

ORA.GEN.200 (a),(b)
Safety is the first priority in all TMG ATO activities. We are committed to develop, implement
and improve appropriate strategies, management and procedures to ensure that all our
aviation activities whether using in house performance meet national and international
standards.
All trainings conducted at TMG ATO shall be done at the highest safety standards, complying
with all applicable legal requirements, consider best practices and provide appropriate
resources.
No training or customer is so important as to require deviation from safety policies, procedures
and standards. Safe operations are always the priority in every training we undertake. Our goal
is to create a safe work and flight environment where safety is a way of thinking for all our
instructors and students.
We shall maintain an active safety management system integrated into the daily training
activities to prevent aviation accidents and incidents. We support the open sharing of
information on all safety issues and encourage all employees and students to report significant
errors, safety hazards or concerns. Safety reporting and internal investigations are to improve
safety, not to apportion blame to individuals.
We shall continually improve our safety performance through continuous monitoring and
measurement, and regular review and adjustment of safety objectives and targets, and diligent
achievement of these;
Safety is a key principle of TMG ATO. Ultimate responsibility for safety within the organization
rests with me - the Accountable Manager. However, it is the responsibility of each and every
employee to ensure that our operations are conducted with the highest degree of safety. Every
employee, student or service provider shall comply with the TMG ATO Safety Policy.
Accountable Manager:
Andris Vicinskis____________________Date: _____________

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6.3 Key Safety Personnel

The key Management personnel for flight safety oversight are: the AM, HT, SM and CMM (OM
from 1.4.1 to 1.4.5). Flight instructors are considered in TMG ATO also as Key Personnel for
flight safety
6.4 Safety Responsibilities

The safety responsibilities of key Management personnel are detailed in OM 1.4.
6.5 Safety Documentation Control

Safety related documentation forms and other safety related records are controlled by SM.
After safety reporting process is completed a system of record-keeping shall allow adequate
storage at secure box at TMG ATO base aerodrome and reliable traceability of all activities
developed,
Safety related documentation forms and records shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years
from the date that they are generated.
6.6 Hazard Identification and Risk Management
6.6.1 Hazard Identification

The hazard identification process is the formal mean of collecting, recording, analyzing, acting
on and generating feedback about hazards that affect the safety of the TMG ATO's operational
activities. Hazard identification and assessment is an on-going process that is managed by the
SM utilizing Hazard Identification and Assessment Checklist (Appendix 21), Occurrence &
Hazard Identification Report (Appendix 22).
Hazard identification and assessment is the one of most important issue for Management
Meetings, as well as constant subject for TMG ATO personnel training in the field of flight
safety management system.
6.6.2 Risk Assessment

The purpose of the risk assessment process is to allow the TMG ATO management to assess
the level of risk associated with the identified hazards in terms of the potential harm. Risks are
assessed in terms of severity and likelihood and a simple risk assessment matrix is used to
determine the overall level of risk.
Risk assessment is conducted on Management Meetings and recorded by SM (Appendix 21,
22 and 23). If necessary, safety measures shall be reflected and are to be implemented
according to the Risk Assessment Report (Appendix 23).
6.6.3 Risk Severity

The severity of risk (hazard) shall be determined taking into account any mitigation measures
that may already be in place. Severity should be assessed in terms of the worst possible
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Risk severity is to be defined in accordance with the following table.
6.6.4 Risk Likelihood

The likelihood of an individual risk will be determined taking into account any mitigation
measures that may already be in place. Determination of likelihood is not an exact science but
relies on a logical, common sense analysis of the risk to arrive at a reasonable answer.
Risk likelihood should be defined in accordance with the following table:
6.6.5 Tolerability
When severity and likelihood have been defined, the tolerability of the risk can be determined.
Tolerability is defined as either acceptable, to be reviewed or unacceptable allowing a suitable
risk mitigation strategy to be developed if required.
Definitions of tolerability levels are as follows:

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6.6.6 Risk Tolerability Matrix

The tolerability of an individual risk is determined by use of the following Risk Tolerability
Matrix:
6.6.7 Risk Mitigation

If the level of risk falls into the unacceptable or review categories, mitigation measures shall be
required to reduce the risk to a level as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
Mitigation measures shall be determined by the SM, in consultation with the AM and CMM.
When measures are implemented to mitigate the severity and/or likelihood of a risk, a further
assessment of tolerability by the SM will be conducted, using the Risk Tolerability Matrix.
Mitigation of risk will be implemented by respective responsible person under the SM oversight
and is to be documented in the Risk Assessment Report (Appendix 23).

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6.6.8 Hazard Log

The Safety Manager shall maintain a Hazard Log (Appendix 21, 22 and 23) where any
identified safety hazards, risk assessments, mitigation measures and subsequent follow-up
actions and a re-assessment are to be documented.
The Hazard Log shall be reviewed regularly by the SM, AM and CMM on monthly Management
Meetings to verify if mitigation measures have been implemented and to assess whether they
have achieved the desired outcome.
6.7 Safety Assurance and Safety Performance Monitoring

The SM monitors the performance and effectiveness of the TMG ATO Safety Management
System to ensure that the hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation process is
being implemented on regular bases and continuous flight safety improvement is
demonstrated (refer to 6.8.1 on page 6–7 and refer to 6.8.2 on page 6–7).
The TMG ATO Safety performance shall be analysed and reported regularly by the SM, on
monthly Management Meetings. International and LV CAA recommendations will be
considered on Management Meetings.
6.7.1 Safety Performance Indicators

In order to manage safety performance effectively, SM shall use a number of Safety
Performance Indicators (SPIs) to measure performance of the system as listed below:
– Number of reportable accidents/incidents involving TMG ATO aircraft
– Number of flight operations occurrences
– Number of ground operations occurrences
– Number of engineering occurrences
– Number of injuries to the TMG ATO's staff, members and guests
– Number of non-compliances with operating standards
– Number of non-compliances with legislative requirements (e.g. Part-FCL. Part-ORA,
etc.)
SPIs are reflected in the form of Appendix 24, created for 12-month period from the TMG ATO
starting training activities and should be modified by getting experience.
6.7.2 Safety Data

To assist in the performance management process, safety data may be gathered from:
– Incident reports;
– Hazard Identification Form;
– Bird strike Reports;
– Audit findings;
– Compliance inspections;
– EASA/NTSB reports;
– Customer/contractor surveys.

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6.8 Safety Risk Management
6.8.1 Safety Risk Management tools

The primary sources for Safety Risk Management monitoring for TMG ATO organization is:
– Internal Safety Reports. (Appendix 27);
– Occurrence Reports;
– Hazard Checklists (Appendix 21 and 22);
– Risk Assessment (Appendix 23);
– Safety Performance Indicators (Appendix 24).
6.8.2 Safety risks related to a change

Every issue that requires for any change in the TMG ATO activities has to be carefully
discussed on Management Meeting before decision regarding a change implementation is
made.
Procedures for managing change include:
– Risk assessment;
– Identification of the goals and objectives and nature of the proposed change;
– Identification of operational procedures;
– Analysis of changes in location, equipment or operating conditions
– Ensuring that all personnel are aware of and understand changes;
– Ensuring that changes are approved by the TMG ATO management and the LV CAA;
The responsibility for reviewing, evaluating and recording the potential safety hazards from the
change or its implementation.
The AM is responsible for implementation of any changes recommended by the management
and for ensuring that any relevant safety activities are shared as widely as possible, both within
the TMG ATO and with other related organizations;
Management of change procedure has to be documented (Appendix 25) and managed by the
HT.
6.9 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

The aim of this Emergency Response Planning (ERP) is to:
– highlight the policies and procedures to be implemented in case of a crisis;
– communicate relevant information to employees of the organization and members of
the public.
The ERP is designed to cover crisis situations which cannot specifically or precisely be
defined. An organisational framework of the actions and policies required to be implemented
is presented. However, it is unlikely that an actual emergency situation will adapt to a precise
framework. Adaptability and flexibility should therefore be demonstrated in the handling of
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The following events may result in a crisis situation and activate the Emergency Response
Plan:
– Aviation accident/Serious incident
– Disaster in the premises: fire, explosion, pollution, flood
– Loss of the working resource: workshop, offices, hangar, aircraft
– Impacts of a disaster within the vicinity of the establishment
– Climatic event: snow, storm, flood, lightning
– Natural disaster: earthquake, volcanic eruption
– Food poisoning, epidemic
– Death, suicide at the workplace
– Multiple victims connected to a disaster, illness or contagion
– Accident to the public transportation of the personnel
– Social movements: strike, blocking of the accesses
– Internal or external threat: attack, bomb alert, sabotage, terrorism,
– Loss of energy: electricity, gas
– Loss of communication means: internet, landlines or mobile telephones
– Major media event
– Accident during missions: business trip, abroad.
6.9.1 ERP CHECK LIST

Inform Accountable Manager, Safety Manager.
Accountable or Safety Manager:
– Notify appropriate Authority.
– Obtain an accurate report of medical conditions for each individual.
– Inform the owner of the aircraft.
– Obtain next-of-kin phone numbers person(s) involved
– Consider to notify the family members or next-of-kin.
– Be prepared with a statement for the media:
• state only the facts,
• never speculate as to the possible cause of the incident/accident,
• defer determination of probable cause to the investigative authorities.
Any person who witnesses an accidents:
– Inform Accountable Manager, Safety Manager
– Alert the emergency services (where appropriate)'
– Protect any victims/casualties,
– Where qualified, apply basic first aid while awaiting the arrival of the emergency
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It is important that each employee of the TMG ATO knows both the on-call and emergency
numbers.
Refer also to Appendix 28 of this manual.
6.9.2 Reaction to an Emergency Call

Whenever the TMG ATO is made aware of an accident or incident, the person or department
that receives the alert must endeavour to establish the following information points:
– Date and time of the call.
– Name and contact details of the informant.
– Establish the authenticity of the call (where possible).
– In the event that the call is made anonymously, try and obtain information concerning
the other party and their position. (where possible, try to record the conversation and
listen to background noise).
– If the call is being made from overseas, check the location of the call with the
embassy of the country in question.
– Initiate the alert process both in-house and externally.
6.9.3 Emergency Numbers

The direct contact details for the members of the Crisis Management Team and the
Emergency Services must be readily accessible and up to date.
In-house
1. Accountable Manager (or deputy):
+371 292 59085
2. Safety Manager:
+371 292 59085
Externally
1. The Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre (ARCC) (in the event of an aircraft accident
or aircraft overdue)
+371 67075616
+371 67075718
+881651461153 (satellite)
2. Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau
Phone: +371 67288140
E-mail: taiib@taiib.gov.lv
3. The Air Traffic Control Centre (Briefing)
+371 673 00642

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4. The Maritime or Coast Guard Service (in the case where the aircraft has been engaged in
over water operations).
+371 67686271
5. Emergency Medical Services.
113
6. Emergency Service (Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade (International in EU))
112
6.10 Internal Reporting and Investigation

Internal reporting is reporting of an unsafe situation. All potentially hazardous situations shall
be reported to the Safety Manager either verbally or using Internal Safety Report Form
(Appendix 27)
6.10.1 Internal safety investigations

The scope of internal safety investigations should extend beyond the scope of occurrences
required to be reported to the LV CAA. The investigation should seek to determine not only the
immediate causes, but also the underlying causes and inadequacies in the safety
management system.
As soon as a notification of hazardous situation is received, it is the duty of the SM to ensure
that all relevant documents are gathered and made available for reference. This list is not
exhaustive, but will typically include, as appropriate:
– The Internal Safety Report Form (Appendix 27) if applicable;
– Copy of ESAA Occurrence Report (If applicable);
– Crew statements;
– Crew license details and training records;
– Witness statements;
– Photographs;
– Flight documentation (navigation log, weight and balance information etc.);
– Operating / maintenance Manuals and checklists.
Every effort shall be made to understand why the unsafe happened and to this end it is
important to establish the facts and avoid speculations. Investigation results should be
provided to reporter either verbally or in writing.
6.11 Immediate reaction to safety problem

The TMG ATO shall implement any safety measures mandated by the LV CAA in accordance
with ARA.GEN.135(c), and any relevant mandatory safety information issued by the EASA,
including airworthiness directives.
When the mandatory safety information has been received by the TMG ATO, the SM (if
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information for TMG ATO staff, prepares the information to place on information board, makes
the new procedure to implement the safety measures if necessary.
These new procedures shall be approved on TMG ATO Management Meeting before to be
published as Temporary revisions for the Manual and managed as procedure in OM 0.9. The
LV CAA has to be informed about TMG ATO activities accordingly.
6.12 Continuous Safety Performance Improvement

The TMG ATO shall continuously seek to improve its safety performance. Continuous
improvement of safety performance is to be achieved through:
– proactive and reactive evaluations of facilities, equipment, documentation and
procedures through safety audits and surveys;
– proactive evaluation of each individuals' performance to verify the fulfilment of their
safety responsibilities;
– a reactive evaluation in order to verify the effectiveness of the system for control and
mitigation of risk,
– implementation of the best international experience and practice.
Safety management procedures and processes shall be priority issue for the TMG ATO
monthly management meeting agenda.
6.13 Methods of Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement of safety management to be achieved through systematic evaluation
on Management Meetings the following:
– Assessment of how the safety management processes are functioning;
– Identification and analysis of possible issues/challenges associated with the running
of the processes;
– Implementing changes aimed at improving the processes;
– Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of all risk mitigation actions.
6.14 Reporting
The SM is to provide an annual report to the AM on safety performance (how well safety is
managed) and on the processes (how effectively safety management works), the stage of
implementation, any issues/challenges and any proposals for improvement. The report shall
include a comparison with the levels achieved in previous 12 months.
The LV CAA has to be informed about TMG ATO safety activities accordingly.
6.15 Safety Promotion

Safety Promotion is a process aimed at promoting a culture of safety by ensuring that all
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are key players in safety and that everyone, therefore, contributes to effective safety
management.
It is the responsibility of each manager to demonstrate his/her commitment to safety, to
promote safety in everyday activities and to lead by example.
Training and effective communication on safety are two important processes supporting safety
promotion.
Every TMG ATO staff member has to behave himself as voluntary safety inspector.
6.16 Training
The SM is responsible for safety training and communication inside the TMG ATO.
Each instructor is responsible for communicating on safety issues in everyday activities with
students, involving them in-to safety promotion also.
All personnel must receive safety training appropriate for their safety responsibilities at least
once per year. Safety training can be as independent course or integrated in initial/conversion,
standardization or refresher trainings.
All the TMG ATO personnel receive safety training before starting TMG ATO operations and
refresher training semi-annually afterwards as appropriate for their safety responsibilities. The
SM maintains records of all safety training provided.
All personnel receive training to maintain their competences. This includes refresher training,
notification of any changes to applicable regulations and rules, TMG ATO procedures, and
safety-relevant technical matters.
The following table shows the safety training given to TMG ATO employees. Refer to OM
Appendix 26 for documentation.
Contents Training Objectives
Understand the main elements of the Safety

Safety Policy
Policy.
Understand the organization, roles and
Organization, roles and responsibilities concerning the management of
responsibilities safety. Everyone to know his or her own role in the
management of safety.
Safety Objectives Understand the TMG ATO safety objectives.
Emergency Response Planning Understand the various roles and responsibilities
(ERP) in the TMG ATO ERP. Everyone to know his or her
(reinforced through practical own role in the ERP.
simulations)
Know the means and procedures for reporting
Occurrence and hazards reporting
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Contents Training Objectives
Safety Risk Management (SRM) Understand the Safety Risk Management process.
process including roles and Everyone to know his or her own role in the SRM.
responsibilities
Continuous improvement of safety Understand the principles of continuous
performance improvement of safety performance.
Understand the basic principles of Compliance
Compliance Monitoring
Monitoring.
Responsibility when contracting (Reserved)
activities
Every student before enrolling flying courses must receive classroom safety training. Safety
Manager is responsible for keeping adequate records of all safety training provided.

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CHAPTER 7 APPENDIXES
7.1 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO staff)
Appendix 1

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7.2 Manual and Safety Instructions Signature Sheet (TMG ATO students)
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7.3 Application Form for an ATO Certificate

Appendix 3

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7.4 Meeting Minutes Form

Appendix 4

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7.5 Instructor Acceptance Certificate

Appendix 5

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7.6 Student Application

Appendix 6

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7.7 Student Suspension

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7.8 Aircraft Acceptance Certificate

Appendix 8

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7.9 Aerodrome Compliance Checklist

Appendix 9

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7.10 Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist

Appendix 10
Aircraft H-36 Pre-flight checklist
H36 AFM Chapter 4.4

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7.11 H36 Dimona Normal and Emergency Checklists

Appendix11
Normal Checklist and Emergency Checklist
H36 AFM Chapter 3

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7.12 Certificate Release to Service

Appendix 12

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7.13 Navigation Log

Appendix 13
Navigation Log

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7.14 TMG ATO Standardization Training

Appendix 14
TMG ATO Standardization Training
YEAR _______

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7.15 Audit Checklist

Appendix 15
Audit Checklist (TMG ATO)

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7.16 TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule

Appendix 16
TMG ATO Internal Audit Schedule

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7.17 Audit plan (example)

Appendix 17
AUDIT PLAN (example)

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7.18 Audit Completion Report

Appendix 18

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7.19 Corrective Action Report

Appendix 19
Corrective Action Report

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7.20 TMG ATO Customer Feedback

Appendix 20
TMG ATO Customer Feedback

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7.21 Risk Register & Hazard Identification Checklist

Appendix 21

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7.22 Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report

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Occurrence & Hazard Identification Report

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7.23 Risk Assessment Report

Appendix 23
Risk Assessment Report

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7.24 Safety Performance Indicators

Appendix 24
Safety Performance Indicators

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7.25 Change of Management

Appendix 25
Change of Management Record

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7.26 SMS Training Record Form

Appendix 26
SMS Training Record

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7.27 Internal Safety Report

Appendix 27
Internal Safety Report

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7.28 Actions in case of Accident or Incident

Appendix 28

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7.29 List of Instructor‘s Licenses and Certificates and their expiry dates
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7.21 Risk Register & Hazard Identification Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–26

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CHAPTER 0 Administration and Control of TMG ATO Manuals

0.2 Scope of Training

The TMG ATO is offering the following training courses:

0.3 TMG ATO Manuals

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0.4 Distribution and Storage of Manuals

Number of printed/controlled copy Manual Holder

01 (controlled) CAA of Latvia

0.6 Changes to Organisation (Revisions to Manuals) requiring prior approval

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0.7 Changes to Organization (Revisions to Manuals) not requiring prior

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0.8 Intended Revisions

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0.9 Temporary Revisions

0.10 Responsibility of the Manual holder

0.11 Record of Revisions

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0.12 Log of Temporary Revisions

0.13 List of Effective Pages

List of Effective Pages

Chapter Pages Effective Date Revision Number

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0.13.1 Annotation of Changes

Updated due to new revision

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0.13.2 Validation and Approval of Operations Manual by TMG ATO

0.13.3 Acceptance by CAA of Latvia

Accepted by CAA of Latvia:

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0.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

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CRM crew resource management

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ILS instrument landing system

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1.1 List & Description of the Operations Manual

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