Day In The Sky Day In The Sky Watsonville 6, April 17, 2010
PILOT Application


Thank you for volunteering as a Day in the Sky pilot.  To volunteer as a pilot for Day In The Sky on Saturday, April 17, 2010, please complete the online form below.
  Questions? Contact Foster Andersen, President, Shared Adventures foster@sharedadventures.com  Shared Adventures, 90 Grandview St. B101, Santa Cruz, CA 95060  Phone/Fax: 831-459-7210  Or Tom Hail, President EAA119 thail@sbcglobal.net

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Minimum requirements for pilot registration.  

All Day In The Sky events are committed to safety, first and foremost.  Day in the Sky Watsonville is an EAA Young Eagles event and will be run under Young Eagles' rules.  It is essential that every possible step be taken to prevent the unlikely event of an incident and/or injury on the airport grounds or in the air.  Each pilot must have a valid pilot’s certificate, current medical, and meet all currency requirements in the Federal Aviation Regulations.  All aircraft must be airworthy with all proper maintenance and inspections completed as set forth in the appropriate regulations.   The pilots-in-command are responsible for the safe and legal operation of their aircraft.  It is expected that adequate liability insurance is current for each pilot and aircraft. 

It is the responsibility of each pilot to exercise extreme care, especially considering that passengers, including passengers with special needs, and spectators are involved.  Each flight should be conducted under FAR Part 91 rules.



YOUNG EAGLE'S PILOT REQUIREMENTS:.
  • Pilot must be a current member of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA National, at Oshkosh, Wisconsin).
  • Local chapter membership is not required.
  • Appropriate airman certificate, ratings, and endorsement for the' type of aircraft to be used during the Young Eagles Flight.
  • Pilot must have a minimum of 25 hours (as Pilot In Command) in the aircraft type that will be used for the Young Eagles flight.
  • Pilot must have a current and valid FAA medical.
  • Pilot must have a current and valid biennial review (with appropriate logbook endorsement, FAR part 61.56) and must be current for VFR flight. (FAR 61.57),
  • Pilot must carry personal liability insurance, with a minimum of $100,000 per seat. This applies for aircraft owned and / or rented. Aircraft used for Young Eagles flights must be maintained according to aIl applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • The pilot is responsible to carry a current FAA Airworthiness Certificate (in aircraft).
  •  Pilot is responsible for completing an appropriate weight and balance calculation and fuel calculation prior to engaging in Young Eagles flights,.
OPERATIONS:
  • Young Eagles flights must be conducted under VFR conditions only.
  • Pilot conducting Young Eagles flights wi!! be responsible for escorting Young Eagles off of the flight line at the conclusion of each Young Eagles flight.
  • No hot loading or unloading of passengers will be allowed during Young Eagles flights. Aircraft engines must be
  • shut off, with propellers stationary, prior to loading or unloading passengers.
  • Pilots must caution Young Eagles / passengers about aircraft / propeller dangers prior to escorting Young Eagles to the flight line.
  • No formation flight or aerobatics maneuvers will be authorized for Young Eagles flights.
Pilots are solely responsible for complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for conducting Young Eagles flights, including, but not limited to, the instructions listed above. Each pilot will be required to sign a statement pilot certifying that you have read and are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations for conducting a Young Eagles flight, and assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct of the Young Eagles flight.
  • Other Young Eagle volunteers (ground support) are not required to be EAA members, but are encouraged to join EAA.
If you believe that you meet these requirements, please continue online registration.



PREFERRED FLIGHT ROUTES AND ALTITUDES
(For information only.  Subject to change at the discretion of EAA119 and the WVI Airport Authority)

For Northerly Flights toward Santa Cruz (if Runway 20 is active runway): Turn right after crossing Highway 1, making a right crosswind departure to the Northwest, and follow the shoreline at 2,200 MSL (if ceiling permits). Turn right and return inland, crossing over Watsonville Municipal Airport at midfield, maintaining and altitude of 2,200 MSL (if ceiling permits). Make a right descending turn to letdown to pattern altitude and initiate a standard 45 degree pattern entry to left traffic for Runway 20 over the intersection of the Pajaro River and Highway 1.

For Southerly Flights toward Moss Landing (if Runway 20 is active runway): After crossing Highway 1, depart the WVI traffic pattern by initiating a left turn to 150 degrees magnetic heading. Follow the shoreline at 1,500 MSL (if ceiling permits) and circle left upon or before reaching Moss Landing Power Plant. Return inland while descending gradually to pattern altitude before initiating a standard 45 degree pattern entry to left traffic for Runway 20 over the intersection of the Pajaro River and Highway 1.

As always, altitude and route selection for Young Eagles flights are subject to the discretion of the pilot-in-­command of each flight. EAA 119 recommends limiting flights to 20 minutes, particularly during busy Young Eagles Rally events!


Day in the Sky Pilot's Registration
Volunteer Pilot Name:
First name:*rqd  
Last name: *rqd  
Street Addr:
 *rqd
City:
 *rqd
State:
 *rqd    Zip: *rqd
Email:
 *rqd
Telephone:
Work Phone:   Home Phone:
   *at least one is rqd
Fax:
 
FAA Airman's
Certification Number
*rqd
BFR Current?
Yes  No
*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Flight Recency (VFR) Current?
Yes  No
*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Total Logged Hours Pilot In-Command (PIC) *rqd hrs
Aircraft Registration Class/Category

*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Aircraft Make/Model
*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Tail Number

*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Available passenger seats:

*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Annual Inspection Current?
Yes  No
*rqd if flying your own aircraft
Aircraft Registration, Airworthiness Certificate, and Weight & Balance available in Aircraft?
Yes  No
*rqd if flying your own aircraft
EAA Chapter (if any)

Note: EAA national membership is required to fly this EAA Young Eagle event.  If you are not a member, go ahead and sign up for Day in the Sky anyway, then sign up for EAA membership.  See the EAA website for a membership application:
http://www.eaa.org


EAA Chapter Other:



EAA Membership Number (if any)


EAA Young Eagle Number (if any)


Note: If you are not an EAA member yet, sign up for Day in the Sky anyway and we will have a local EAA chapter contact you about EAA membership information and EAA Young Eagle's insurance.
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Due Diligence

All Day In The Sky events are committed to safety, first and foremost.  It is essential that every possible step be taken to prevent the unlikely event of an incident and/or injury on the airport grounds or in the air. Each pilot must have a valid pilot’s certificate, current medical, and meet all currency requirements in the Federal Aviation Regulations.  All aircraft must be airworthy with all proper maintenance and inspections completed as set forth in the appropriate regulations. 

The pilots-in-command are responsible for the safe and legal operation of their aircraft.  It is expected that adequate liability insurance is current for each pilot and aircraft.

It is the responsibility of each pilot to exercise extreme care, especially considering that passengers and spectators are involved.  Each flight should be conducted under FAR Part 91 rules.
 

By entering your name below, you certify that all aircrew, medical, aircraft currency, and airworthiness requirements are met for every flight as set forth in the Federal Aviation Regulations, and that all Young Eagle requirements as specified by Experimental Aircraft Association are met.

 Your Name  *rqd


Note: We may contact you with further due diligence questions once your application has been received.

We reserve the right to deny service to anyone for any reason at our sole discretion.
   
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Questions? Contact Foster Andersen, foster@sharedadventures.com Shared Adventures, 90 Grandview St. B101, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 
Phone/Fax: 831-459-7210  
Or Tom Hail, President EAA119 thail@sbcglobal.net
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