General Operating Policy

MEMBER INFORMATION SHEET

Knoxville Flyers, Inc.
P. O. Box 2412
Knoxville, TN 37901

Knoxville Flyers, Inc. is what we believe to be the oldest continuing flying club in the east Tennessee area having been organized since 1968. Currently, the club has three (3) IFR equipped aircraft based at Downtown Island Airport and each is kept in a covered port. Following are some facts regarding the club and its aircraft.

                  1978 Cessna C-152, N757SY

                  1978 Cessna C-177B, N1384C

                  1968 Cessna C-183, N3191R

INSURANCE

A large part of your club dues pays for Insurance coverage, which covers both our aircraft and a member's liability for negligence. As with all flying insurance there are qualification requirements, limitations, and exclusions. Our policy usually has limitations of one million per accident; one hundred thousand per person; and, twenty-five thousand per family member. However, coverage may be voided by various circumstances including the violation of CFRs. A copy of the Club's current insurance policy and limitations is kept each aircraft. It is up to each individual member to ensure that each of his flights is such that our Insurance coverage is in effect. KFI's 2005 policy is with Avemco, which you can contact at 800-638-8440 if you have any questions with regard to insurance coverage under KFI's policy.

INITIATION

• Complete a membership application for the Board of Directors to review and approve, and provide a check for the initiation fee. Application may be obtained from website at www.knoxflyers.com.

• A full initiation fee of $350.00 is due for regular membership. Such members are authorized to fly all club aircraft with appropriate checkout flights.

• A deferred initiation fee of $200.00 is available to pilots who are full time high school or college students with less than 100 hours of total flight time. Once paid such members are only authorized to fly the Cessna 152 and the Cardinal Classic. The balance of the normal initiation fee ($150.00) becomes due when any of the following conditions are met: (1) the members first anniversary of joining Knoxville Flyers, Inc. or (2) surpassing 100 hours of total flight time or (3) achieving the Private Pilot rating.

DUES

Currently $56.00 per month. This covers all fixed costs such as tie-downs, insurance, etc. This is subject to adjustment if/when fixed costs fluctuate. MEMBERSHIP

The club has a limit of sixty (60) active pilots. Membership generally runs in the 55+ range. Family memberships are available. Membership is subject to availability. Each member must agree and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of Knoxville Flyers, Inc. Both documents may be reviewed at www.knoxflyers.com.

FLYING COSTS

Flying costs are by the hour and are wet rates (include fuel and oil). Hourly rates are subject to change in response to change fuel and maintenance costs. Current hourly rates for each aircraft are:

                  C-152         $49.00
                  C-177B      $73.00
                  C-182         $90.00

AIRCRAFT FEATURES

    C-152, N757SY

1. Aircraft has intercom mounted under panel. Improper placement of push to talk jacks will cause problems. When using the intercom make certain that the push to talk jacks are in the proper position since it is easy to pull them out when removing head set jacks.

    C-177B, N1384C

1. Aircraft has alternate vacuum system. Ensure this is reviewed with your instructor during check out in aircraft.
2. Dual avionics master. Use only primary switch. Alternate switch is to be used only in event of failure of primary switch.
3. Panel mounted four place intercom.
4. Equipped with Garmin 150XL GPS. Operator’s manual can be downloaded from www.garmin.com.

    C-182, N3191R

1. Equipped with Garmin 150XL GPS. Operator’s manual can be downloaded from www.garmin.com.
2. Dual avionics master uses a three position toggle switch. Use only primary position. Alternate switch to be used only in event of failure of primary switch. CAUTION: The NORMAL ON position for the avionics master is up. The OFF position is in the center. The ALTERNATE ON position is down. It is easy to move the avionic master from the normal on to the alternate on position during engine shut down procedures. This results in leaving the avionic equipment on during engine shut down and subjects the equipment to potential damage.
3. The intercom control panel is located at the top center of the instrument panel just beneath the glare shield. If the intercom is not being used it should be turned off. Failure to do so may result in communication problems.
4. DME

CHECK OUT REQUIREMENTS

Club owned aircraft may be flown only by club members who have been checked out and signed off by a club approved instructor or by club members receiving flight instruction by a club approved instructor except as provided for in Article VIII, Section 14, Paragraph H of the Constitution and By-Laws.

Prior to giving flight instruction in club aircraft, non club member flight instructors are required to be approved by the Board of Directors. They must be familiar with the club aircraft, Constitution and By-Laws, and Board Policies to the satisfaction of the Club Safety and Training Officer.

Individual check out requirements are:

C-152, N757SY – Sign off by club approved instructor.

C-177B, N1384C – Sign off by club approved instructor.

C-182, N3191R – Pilot must meet one of the following two condition in make and model:

1. If the pilot has less than 100 hours total flight time, pilot must have at least 10 hours dual instruction in make and model (C-182) and be signed off by a Club approved instructor.

2. If the pilot has more than 100 hours total flight time, pilot must have at least 5 hours dual instruction in make and model (C-182) and be signed off by a Club approved instructor.

SCHEDULING AND RESERVING AIRCRAFT

1. The CLUB MEMBER is solely responsible for scheduling and reserving aircraft. Club aircraft may be scheduled (in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws) on the internet at Aircraftclubs.com and on the telephone in conjunction with that service. Current BFR and Medical Certificate are necessary for reserving an aircraft, and failure to provide such information to the Treasurer will prevent the pilot scheduling aircraft. A reservation consists of the time and date when the CLUB MEMBER expects to take possession of the aircraft and the time when the CLUB MEMBER expects to return the aircraft to DKX and relinquish possession of the aircraft.
2. The maximum number of reservations a CLUB MEMBER may have scheduled at any one time is THREE.
3. A reservation must meet all requirements above.
4. Reservations expire 30 minutes after the scheduled time if the reserving member does not take possession of the aircraft. The aircraft is then available for possession to another CLUB MEMBER.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The CLUB MEMBER is responsible to check the maintenance log kept in each airplane during the preflight procedure to verify that oil changes, annual inspections, ELT battery, etc. are current and will not expire during the CLUB MEMBER's possession of the aircraft. Flying a club aircraft past the oil change time will result in a penalty charge of 1/2 hour for every hour that the plane is flown past the oil change, unless prior permission from the MAINTENANCE OFFICER or CLUB PRESIDENT has been obtained. This charge is in addition to the normal flying hourly charges.
2. FILL AIRPLANE WITH FUEL FROM KNOXAIR TO AVOID PURCHASE OF HIGHER COST FUEL ELSEWHERE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Members are strongly encouraged to utilize the self-fueling station at DKX. This provides us with the lowest fuel price and ensures lowest operational costs to KFI.
3. Fuel receipts must be turned in to the treasurer within 90 days following purchase in order to be reimbursed.
4. In the event repairs are necessary to render the aircraft airworthy while away from home base (for other than an accident as provided for in Article VIII, Section 14, Paragraph C of the constitution and by-laws) the CLUB MEMBER may authorize up to $100 in repair cost (cumulative total) without the prior approval of the CLUB PRESIDENT or the CLUB OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OFFICER.
5. We are all aware of the importance of the preflight procedure for each airplane. We should also be aware of the importance of the post flight check list for the safety and security of the aircraft. Please be sure to secure the aircraft in accordance with the post flight check list below:
6. The Board has a no-smoking policy inside the aircraft. CLUB MEMBERS and their passengers are requested to refrain from smoking in the aircraft because it increases maintenance on the panel instrumentation thereby increasing costs to the Club.
7. Once each year, the Club is required by its insurance policies to obtain the following documents from each pilot: copy of certificate(s), copy of current medical, copy of logbook endorsement or other evidence (e.g., Wings program certificate) of current flight review. All flying must be done in strict observance of existing Federal Aviation Agency Regulations. This means at a minimum that the pilot must have a current and valid BFR, Medical Certificate and pilot's Certificate. It is each member's responsibility to know the limitations and exclusions of Club's Aircraft insurance policy and to comply with same for every flight.
8. Every pilot must notify the President and Treasurer of any aircraft accident or incident or unreported claim within 14 days of same.
9. Every pilot must notify the President and Treasurer of the suspension, surrender or revocation of his pilot or drivers license immediately; or if the pilot has been arrested or charged with operation an aircraft or motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
10. Aircraft Return Checklist

Parking	RETURN TO PROPER PORT
Master, Mags, Switches	OFF (except Strobe Light Switch- on)
Fuel Tank Selector	ON RIGHT OR LEFT TANK (NOT BOTH)
Aircraft	TIED DOWN AND CHOCKED
Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness	SECURED
Personal Flight Gear	REMOVED
Pitot Cover	INSTALLED
Gust Lock	INSTALLED
Doors	LOCKED
Housekeeping	REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF TRASH AND EMPTY OIL CANS PROPERLY

Current as of 9-21-05

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