FIRST SCHEDULE
CERTIFICATION OF RPAS PILOT
This Schedule sets forth the eligibility and training requirements for the certification of RPAS pilots.Required Certificate, Ratings and Qualifications for Remote Pilot Certificate1.Knowledge and skill requirementsAn applicant for a remote pilot certificate shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of the certificate, in the following subjects—(b)RPAS general knowledge;(c)flight performance, planning and loading;(g)operational procedures;(h)principles of flight related to RPAS; andAn applicant for a remote pilot certificate shall pass a skill test to demonstrate the ability to perform, as remote PlC of the appropriate RPA category and associated RPS, the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with the competency appropriate to the privileges granted.2. CreditA holder of a licence issued by the Authority may be credited towards the requirements for theoretical knowledge instruction and examination requirements for the remote pilot certificate.3. Passing gradeThe Authority shall prescribe the minimum passing grade.4. Retesting after failureAn applicant for a knowledge or practical test who fails that test, may retest after the applicant has received the necessary training from an authorized instructor who has determined that the applicant is proficient to pass the test.5.Special conditions(a)in the case of introduction of new RPA or RPS in an operator's fleet, when compliance with the requirements established by the Authority is not possible, the Authority may consider issuing a specific authorization giving privileges for RPAS instruction.Such an authorization should be limited to the instruction flights necessary for the introduction of the new type of RPA or RPS;(b)the validity period for this authorization shall be for the instruction sought only.SECOND SCHEDULE
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) CLUBS
The following requirements shall apply to RPAS clubs intending to operate for sport and recreation as required in Part V of these Regulations.1.General ProvisionsA Remote Piloted Aircraft System club shall be registered in accordance with the provisions pertaining to the registration of clubs in Kenya for it to be recognized and approved by the Authority.2.No RPAS club shall operate without the approval by the Authority.3.The club is required to develop an operational manual that provides for:(a)membership requirements;(b)administration of members;(c)training requirements for its members;(d)procedures and guidelines of operations;(f)class of equipment operated;(g)security arrangement for operations; and(h)reporting mechanisms of incidents and accidents of the RPAS operations.4.Administration of the clubThe club management shall ensure that members:(a)have adequate training to facilitate operations;(b)are informed on current regulations, policies and procedures;(c)adhere to safe business practices in their activities;(d)are knowledgeable of airspace restrictions that apply in the area of operation as approved; and(e)are conversant with and meet the training requirements of the club.5.Responsibility of the club managementThe administrator of the club shall:(a)obtain consent of the property owner or person in charge of the area of operation;(b)ensure that the club's recognition status is current with the Authority;(c)develop and operationalize a training programme and plan for their membership;(d)have a current list of members and particulars of their RPAS;(e)maintain a record or database of all accidents and incidents that occur within their area of jurisdiction;(f)ensure that it has adequate personnel who are properly qualified and competent to perform their allocated tasks and responsibilities;(g)have procedures for responding to an incident, accident, medical emergency, or if any RPAS becomes uncontrollable;(h)immediately stop all operations if unable to meet the exemption requirements or if the safety of a person, property or other aircraft is at risk;(i)ensure that club activities does not interfere with civil aviation;(j)adhere to laws from all levels of government; and(k)inspect their RPAS on site before conduct of any flight to ensure that they are safe.THIRD SCHEDULE
REMOTE PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS) OPERATIONS MANUAL
An operations manual shall include each item set forth below which is applicable to the specific operation, unless otherwise approved by the Authority.Part A - General
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1Purpose and scope of manuals1.2A statement that the manual complies with all applicable Authority Regulations, requirements and with the terms and conditions of the applicable RPAS operator certificate.1.3A statement that the manual contains operational instructions that are to be complied with by the relevant personnel in the performance of their duties.1.4List of manuals comprising operations manual.1.5A list and brief description of the various operations manual parts, their contents, applicability and use.1.6Responsibility for manual content.1.7Responsibility for manual amendment.1.8List of effective pages.1.9Distribution of manuals and amendments2.0SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM2.2Description of safety management system.2.3Accident and Investigation policies.3.0QUALITY SYSTEMDescription of quality system adopted.4.0MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION4.1 Adescription of the organizational structure including the general company organization and operations department organization. The relationship between the operations department and the other departments of the company. In particular, the subordination and reporting lines of all divisions, departments etc., which pertain to the safety of the RPAS operations, shall be shown.4.2Accountable Manager - duties and responsibilities.4.3Nominated personnel - functions duties and responsibilities.4.4RPASPilot duties and responsibilities.4.5Support personnel in the operation of RPAS - duties and responsibilities.4.6A description of the objectives, procedures and responsibilities necessary to exercise operational control with respect to flight safety.5.1Documents required in RPAS operations.5.2Document storage and retention period.Part B - RPAS Operating Information
1.1Flight team/crew composition.1.2Qualification requirements of RPAS Pilot and support crew.1.4Operations of different types of RPAS.2.1Operating Limitations and conditions.3.0RPAS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT3.1Assembly and functional checks.3.3Normal flight procedures associated with relevant systems.3.4Inflight checks associated with relevant systems.3.5Abnormal procedures associated with relevant systems.3.6Emergency procedures associated with relevant systems.Part C - Areas Routes and Aerodromes
2.0Operating site planning and assessment.3.0Authorizations including site permissions.Part D - Training
1.0Training syllabi and checking programs for RPAS crew.2.0Training syllabi and checking programs for RPAS support crew.3.0Training syllabi and programs for personnel other than crew.4.0Recurrent training programs.5.0Additional training requirements that individual clients specify for the proposed operations.
