26. Duties of flight dispatcher

For every complex general aviation operation by a CGAC holder, the CGAC holder must ensure that the pilot‑in‑command of the aircraft is assisted by at least one flight dispatcher in conjunction with a method of operational control and supervision of flight operations.

The assistance to be rendered by a flight dispatcher under paragraph (1) includes —

during pre‑flight preparation —

providing the pilot‑in‑command with information relevant to flight preparation;

preparing the operational flight plan;

preparing the flight plan to be filed;

when applicable, preparing a preliminary flight plan; and

submitting the preliminary flight plan (if any) to, and filing the flight plan mentioned in sub-paragraph (iii) with, every appropriate air traffic services unit;

during flight, providing the pilot‑in‑command, by appropriate means, information that may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight; and

in the event of an emergency —

initiating the emergency procedures, as outlined in the CGAC holder’s Operations Manual, without taking any action that would conflict with air traffic control procedures;

conveying to the pilot‑in‑command safety‑related information that may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight, including information related to any amendment to the flight plan that becomes necessary in the course of the flight; and

notifying the appropriate authorities without delay, and requesting for assistance from such authorities if required.

For every complex general aviation operation by a CGAC holder, the CGAC holder must ensure that the pilot‑in‑command of the aircraft is assisted by at least one flight dispatcher in conjunction with a method of operational control and supervision of flight operations.

The assistance to be rendered by a flight dispatcher under paragraph (1) includes —

during pre‑flight preparation —

providing the pilot‑in‑command with information relevant to flight preparation;

preparing the operational flight plan;

preparing the flight plan to be filed;

when applicable, preparing a preliminary flight plan; and

submitting the preliminary flight plan (if any) to, and filing the flight plan mentioned in sub-paragraph (iii) with, every appropriate air traffic services unit;

during flight, providing the pilot‑in‑command, by appropriate means, information that may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight; and

in the event of an emergency —

initiating the emergency procedures, as outlined in the CGAC holder’s Operations Manual, without taking any action that would conflict with air traffic control procedures;

conveying to the pilot‑in‑command safety‑related information that may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight, including information related to any amendment to the flight plan that becomes necessary in the course of the flight; and

notifying the appropriate authorities without delay, and requesting for assistance from such authorities if required.