Think 3D STORMBEE S20, User Manual

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STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA
Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018
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4 Pre-flight actions
4.1 Mission preparation at home
4.1.1 Checking documents, permits and weather
1. Verify that all documents are in order and (copies) are available to take with you to your
mission location. These may include but are not limited to the following documents and
depend on your countr
y’ s national and regional regulations:
o
Valid passport/identification card(s) pilot (and crew)
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Valid RPAS/UAS/Drone pilot license
o
Valid medical certificate pilot
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Pilot logbook
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STORMBEE flight logbook
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STORMBEE maintenance logbook
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STORMBEE registration document
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STORMBEE certification document
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STORMBEE insurance document
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Mission permit document
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Mission risk analysis document
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STORMBEE User Manual
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STORMBEE Quick Reference Handbook (checklists)
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STORMBEE/company operational manual
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Permission of owner of terrain where STORMBEE will take-off, (fly over) and land
2. Check your mission operational aspects:
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Check the airspace in which you will perform your mission. Ensure you are allowed by
your national and regional authorities to fly there and have the necessary permits if
applicable. The airspace classification can be checked on a (manned aviation) VFR low
air chart or on dedicated websites or apps.
o
Check the active Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) reports. Keep a (digital) copy of these
reports for legal and administrative purposes.
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Check the weather expected during the mission, especially temperature, precipitation
and wind conditions, and verify they are within the limits of STORMBEE. Weather
reports (Operational meteorological information, OPMET) can be found on (manned
aviation) dedicated websites usually operated by your national authorities. Keep a
(digital) copy of these reports for legal and administrative purposes.
o
Check the Kp-index. The Kp-index classifies disturbances in the horizontal component
of earth's magnetic field with an integer in the range 0
– 9 with 1 being calm and 5 or
more indicating a geomagnetic storm. This type of storm can affect the GPS and
compass quality. Therefore, flights should be postponed if the Kp-index is higher than
5. The Kp-index (current value and prediction for the next two days) can be found on
dedicated websites such as
https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/auroral-
activity/aurora-forecast . Keep a (digital) copy of the predicted Kp-index for legal and
administrative purposes.