GENERAL AVIATION DIRECTORATE (GAD)
ACTIVITIES
The General Aviation Directorate is responsible for regulations and policy recommendations governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance/oversight of:
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Evaluation/Approval of Manual (Operations Manual, AMP, MEL, MCM etc) for General Aviation Operations.
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Issue / Renewal of Flight Operations Clearance Certificates (FOCC) and Maintenance Clearance Certificate (MCC) for foreign registered general aviation operators
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Authorization of Corporate Aviation Operator
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Approval of Aviation Recreational Organization (Flying Clubs without licence).
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Aircraft Flight Clearance for Non-Schedule Operations
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Surveillance of General Aviation Operations.
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Approval of Remotely Piloted Aircraft / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Joint Safety Oversight Responsibilities
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Approval of Flying Clubs for Flight Training and licensing
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Approval of Check Pilot for General Aviation Operations
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Approval of Special Operations (Letter of Authorization for RVSM, PBN etc.)
