Navigation database
In exceptional circumstances, with written permission of the Guernsey Director of Civil Aviation, the aircraft may be operated with an out-of-date navigation database subject to the following crew actions: -
- Use current aeronautical charts to verify navigation fixes prior to dispatch.
- Verify the status and suitability of navigation facilities used to define the route of flight.
- Ensure that radio navigation aids that are used for departure, arrival and approach procedures are tuned and identified.
- Ensure that FMS waypoints are crosschecked.
- Ensure that ATC is advised prior to the commencement of each flight.
- The Pilot in Command is required to enter into the Aircraft Technical Log, a “for information” statement confirming compliance with the above crew actions. This statement must be signed by the PIC.
Operations will be conducted using the crew actions specified above.