2. General Operation Requirements
The Albenga Airport is located in area which have unique orographic and meteorological characteristics. These characteristics impose some restrictions to the flying activities and pilot’s, operators, and aircraft shall hold specific qualifications.
To obtain the Albenga Airport Qualification the following requirements must be fulfilled:
- The pilot (PIC) must hold a valid Pilot Qualification for the intended type of operation.
- The aircraft must meet the performance requirements according to the Aircraft Certification, including (where necessary) a steep approach and landing certification.
- In case of CAT (Commercial Air Transport) or NCC (Non-Commercial Air Operations with Complex Motor Powered Aircraft) according to Reg. (EU) 800/2013 operations, the operator must develop a training program including contingency procedures (see “Operator Requirements (CAT & NCC)”).
NOTE: In case of Pilot operating into Albenga airport without holding the appropriate current qualification the Albenga Airport Authority will promptly inform the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC).
NOTE: For the approach to Albenga the pilot is obliged to carry along a copy of the operator statement either in electronic form or printed on paper, together with the other flight documents and to present them anytime on demand.
2.1 Types of Pilot Qualification
2.2 Weather Minima
2.3 CAT Operator - Pilot Qualification Requirements – Type “B”
Qualification level requested for PIC involved in CAT operations depends on the runway in use.
PIC / Commander must have an experience of at least 100h and 10 sectors in within a period of 120 consecutive days od 150 flight hours and flown 20 sectors (no time limit) achieved on the type of aircraft used for operation to/from Albenga airport.
The operator, who decided to conduce a VFR or IFR flight shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport.
This SOP shall at least contain:
- Training program for the theoretical instruction, including a briefing and an final assessment (test);
- Contingency procedure for a specific aircraft.
NOTE: normal and contingency procedures for CAT Operators shall be registered into Operator’s O.M./D and approved by the Aviation Authority of the State where the Operator is registered.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "B".
The Pilot Qualification Type "B" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification. To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall review the briefing and take the test as describe above.
2.4 NCC Operator - Pilot Qualification Requirements – Type “B”
NCC operators are divided in two categories :
NCC not according to Reg. (EU) 800/2013 and NCC according to Reg. (EU) 800/2013.
2.4.1 NCC Operator not according to reg.(EU) 800/2013
The operator shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport.
This SOP shall at least contain the contingency procedure for the specific aircraft.
The pilot will take the familiarization briefing and the familiarization test available on the airport website (http://www.aeroportoalbenga.it/Pilot/) then the Albenga Airport Authority will send a certificate of completion to the pilot / operator.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "B".
The Pilot Qualification Type "B" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification.
To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall review the on-line briefing and take the test as describe above (on-line test or Company's test) within 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification.
After the pilot has taken the familiarization test the Albenga Airport Authority will send a certificate of completion to the pilot / operator.
2.4.2 NCC Operator according to reg.(EU) 800/2013
Qualification level requested for PIC involved in operations depends on the runway in use.
PIC / Commander must have an experience of at least 100h and 10 sectors in within a period of 120 consecutive days od 150 flight hours and flown 20 sectors (no time limit) achieved on the type of aircraft used for operation to/from Albenga airport.
The operator, who decided to conduce a VFR or IFR flight shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport.
This SOP shall at least contain:
- Training program for the theoretical instruction, including a briefing and an final assessment (test);
- Contingency procedure for a specific aircraft.
After this the PIC shall send to Albenga Airport Authority the " Declaration of Competence "
Alternatively the pilot will take the familiarization briefing and the familiarization test available on the airport website (http://www.aeroportoalbenga.it) then the Albenga Airport Authority will send a certificate of completion to the pilot / operator.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "B".
The Pilot Qualification Type "B" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification.
To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall review the on-line briefing and take the test as describe above (on-line test or Company's test) within 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification.
After the pilot has taken the familiarization test the Albenga Airport Authority will send a certificate of completion to the pilot / operator.
2.5 NCO Operator (non commercial operation with non complex airplane)
It is recommended that before commencing operations, the PIC will familiarize with procedure in use and facility's features through the familiarization briefing.
2.6 Pilot Qualification Requirements – Type “C” (CAT)
The operator shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport, as per Pilot's Qualification Type "B".
This SOP shall at least contain:
- Training program for the theoretical instruction, as required per Pilot's Qualification Type "B";
- Training program for practical training;
- Contingency procedure for a specific aircraft.
The above practical training shall be approved by the operator's National Aviation Authority.
The pilot who already holds a Pilot's Qualification Type "B" will then undertake the approved practical training. Afterwards the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will register the pilot into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration confirmation.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "C".
The Pilot Qualification Type "C" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification. To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall:
- perform a complete instrumental procedure and a landing within 12 months since the qualification issue or revalidation
review the briefing and take the test as describe at the above paragraph 2.3 above.
After the familiarization test and having accomplished the required practical training the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will update the pilot information into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration update.
NOTE: Pilots already qualified for night-time operations by May 28, 2015, shall perform the activities for Pilot Qualification Type “B”. The operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority the update list of pilots with a previous qualification for night-time operations and state the new due date after having complete the familiarization test as per previous paragraph 2.3.
2.6.1 Pilot Qualification Requirements – Type “C” (NCC Operators according to Reg. (EU) 800/2013)
The operator shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport, as per Pilot's Qualification Type "B".
This SOP shall at least contain:
- Training program for the theoretical instruction, as required per Pilot's Qualification Type "B";
- Training program for practical training;
- Contingency procedure for a specific aircraft.
The above practical training shall be approved by the operator's National Aviation Authority.
The pilot who already holds a Pilot's Qualification Type "B" will then undertake the approved practical training. Afterwards the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will register the pilot into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration confirmation.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "C".
The Pilot Qualification Type "C" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification. To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall:
perform a complete instrumental procedure and a landing within 12 months since the qualification issue or revalidation
review the briefing and take the test as describe at the above paragraph 2.3 above.
After the familiarization test and having accomplished the required practical training the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will update the pilot information into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration update.
NOTE: Pilots already qualified for night-time operations by May 28, 2015, shall perform the activities for Pilot Qualification Type “B”. The operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority the update list of pilots with a previous qualification for night-time operations and state the new due date after having complete the familiarization test as per previous paragraph 2.3.
2.6.2 Pilot Qualification Requirements – Type “C” (NCC Operators not according to Reg. (EU) 800/2013)
The operator shall develop a specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to operate at Albenga airport, as per Pilot's Qualification Type "B".
This SOP shall at least contain:
- Training program for the theoretical instruction, as required per Pilot's Qualification Type "B";
- Training program for practical training;
- Contingency procedure for a specific aircraft.
The above practical training shall be developed by Albenga Airport Authority.
The pilot who already holds a Pilot's Qualification Type "B" will then undertake the approved Sample Training Programme. Afterwards the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will register the pilot into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration confirmation.
The following flowchart summarize the training flow to achieve the Pilot Qualification Type "C".
The Pilot Qualification Type "C" will last 12 months since the issue / revalidation of the qualification. To revalidate the qualification the pilot shall:
perform a complete instrumental procedure and a landing within 12 months since the qualification issue or revalidation
review the briefing and take the test as describe at the above paragraph 2.4.1 above.
After the familiarization test and having accomplished the required practical training the operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority a statement certifying that the pilot has completed the required practical training. The Albenga Airport Authority will update the pilot information into the qualified pilot database and reply for registration update.
NOTE: Pilots already qualified for night-time operations by May 28, 2015, shall perform the activities for Pilot Qualification Type “B”. The operator shall forward to Albenga Airport Authority the update list of pilots with a previous qualification for night-time operations and state the new due date after having complete the familiarization test as per previous paragraph 2.4.1.
