Emergency Type Responsibility Action Required Delegated to Call Away” so that the crew understand the situation. “Fly Activate RETURN TO LAND mode via RC and telemetry (instruct GSC if applicable) in case communication is Maintain direct visual contact with the aircraft for as long as possible. Note (or instruct GSC to note) last known altitude, speed, remaining battery endurance and heading / track from GCS or visual estimation if telemetry not available If visual contact with UA is lost, or if airspace / PIC congested area incursion imminent: Contact the local air traffic control and local police using the contact numbers found on the SSA form within the job file to advise them of the situation. If the aircraft is seen to make contact with the ground or a structure: Execute the shutdown procedure and walk over to the Fly Away Actions site taking a fire extinguisher and camera. Take photographs at the site, contact details and statements from anyone present and recover the aircraft. contact details for any property damaged as a result. Upon hearing Away” immediately monitor the aircraft “Fly telemetry data and make a note of the aircraft’s actual heading, speed and altitude. GSC On instruction from PIC, activate the RETURN TO LAND mode via telemetry. Continue to monitor the telemetry data for as long as the connection remains and advise the PIC of the available information Upon hearing Away” maintain direct visual contact “Fly with the aircraft for as long as possible and advise the GEC / Spotter Pilot-In-Command of an estimated heading. If practical, check area under UA and attempt to keep public well clear Emergency Type Responsibility Action Required Delegated to If possible: PIC Upon feeling as though incapacitation is imminent activate RETURN TO LAND mode Call Incapacitated Returning to Land’ ‘Pilot – Upon noticing the PIC has become incapacitated activate Pilot Incapacitation RETURN TO LAND mode via telemetry Call Incapacitated Returning to Land’ ‘Pilot – GSC Ensure that the PIC is not in any imminent danger from a returning aircraft Ensure that the landing site aircraft was armed) is clear of all persons; instruct GEC / spotters to assist as required
Emergency Type Responsibility Delegated to Action Required Fly Away Actions PIC Call “Fly Away” so that the crew understand the situation. Activate RETURN TO LAND mode via RC and telemetry (instruct GSC if applicable) in case communication is Maintain direct visual contact with the aircraft for as long as possible. Note (or instruct GSC to note) last known altitude, speed, remaining battery endurance and heading / track from GCS or visual estimation if telemetry not available If visual contact with UA is lost, or if airspace / congested area incursion imminent: Contact the local air traffic control and local police using the contact numbers found on the SSA form within the job file to advise them of the situation. If the aircraft is seen to make contact with the ground or a structure: Execute the shutdown procedure and walk over to the site taking a fire extinguisher and camera. Take photographs at the site, contact details and statements from anyone present and recover the aircraft. contact details for any property damaged as a result. GSC Upon hearing “Fly Away” immediately monitor the aircraft telemetry data and make a note of the aircraft’s actual heading, speed and altitude. On instruction from PIC, activate the RETURN TO LAND mode via telemetry. Continue to monitor the telemetry data for as long as the connection remains and advise the PIC of the available information GEC / Spotter Upon hearing “Fly Away” maintain direct visual contact with the aircraft for as long as possible and advise the Pilot-In-Command of an estimated heading. If practical, check area under UA and attempt to keep public well clear Emergency Type Responsibility Delegated to Action Required Pilot Incapacitation PIC If possible: Upon feeling as though incapacitation is imminent activate RETURN TO LAND mode Call ‘Pilot Incapacitated – Returning to Land’ GSC Upon noticing the PIC has become incapacitated activate RETURN TO LAND mode via telemetry Call ‘Pilot Incapacitated – Returning to Land’ Ensure that the PIC is not in any imminent danger from a returning aircraft Ensure that the landing site aircraft was armed) is clear of all persons; instruct GEC / spotters to assist as required
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