Acknowledgement of Safety Standards Pertinent to Non-CAT Flights
You are about to undertake an introductory flight or flight experience on a light aircraft.
You should be aware of the fact that safety rules regulating such flights are not as strict as they are for commercial air transport flights. This means there is more risk involved in comparison to purchasing a ticket from a commercial airline operator, where much stricter safety rules apply and where the aircraft, pilots and operator are subject to continuous checks and strict oversight rules from the authority.
If the individual undertaking the flight is under 18 years old, the acknowledgement must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
The declaration on the club’s acknowledgement form reads:
I hereby declare that I have fully read, understood and accept the risks involved regarding non CAT (commercial air transport) flights.
This page provides the acknowledgement wording for you to read. It does not record a signature.
A shared responsibility. A Just Culture.
Safety is central to everything we do at Waterford Aero Club. Every flight instructor, student pilot and other member of our Approved Training Organisation (ATO) has a personal responsibility for flight safety. If you identify a hazard, notice something that could affect safety, or want to discuss a safety concern, please use the club’s reporting system or contact the Safety Manager.
Our reporting system is non-punitive and the club embraces a Just Culture. We encourage open, honest reporting so that concerns can be understood, lessons shared and improvements made. The purpose is to learn from experience and reduce risk, with fair treatment for those who speak up.