NBAA Introduces Single-Pilot Operations Manual Template

As part of NBAA's continuing commitment to support Light Business Airplane (LBA) operators, the Association is unveiled its new Light Business Airplane Flight Operations Manual Template at the NBAA/Cessna Single-Pilot Safety Standdown.

The 18-page template includes six sections that deal with the basic operational requirements: Organization and Accountabilities, Safety Management System, Standard Operating Procedures, Qualifications and Training, Maintenance Procedures, and Security Procedures. In addition, the document has five appendices: Risk Assessment Tool, Airworthiness Checklist, Weight and Balance Form, Emergency Response Plan and Trip Debrief Sheet (Hazard/Incident Report).

Copies of the LBA template can be downloaded from the Association’s web site (NBAA.org).

"Recognizing that LBA operators are an important part of the NBAA Membership, the Safety Committee has produced a resource for single-person, single-aircraft flight operations that would adapt the operational best practices used by larger flight departments," explained Doug Carr, NBAA's vice president, safety, security & regulation. "Using this template will enable owner-operators to create a very simple, yet very effective operations manual. And enhancing safety for all business aircraft operators, regardless of size, helps everyone."

NBAA also supported LBA operators during the Annual Meeting & Convention by presenting the Single-Pilot Safety Standdown, which was sponsored by Cessna Aircraft Company. This event drew upon the actual experiences of pilots, providing an emphasis on peer-to-peer information sharing. This year's session included presentations on Positive Flight Attitude, Runway Excursions, Single-Pilot Safety Management, Tactical Weather Flying and Human Factors in the Single-Pilot Environment.