Health, Safety, MELs and Ops-A's

Yeehaw. Today started with four hours of general health and safety discussions as a combined group led by Kathryn and Larry. This was followed by four hours with "just the guys" as Larry taught about MELs and Ops A's with a case study or two thrown in for good measure.

So what is an MEL? It's a Minimum Equipment List which is required for every aircraft in order to determine what "minimum equipment" needs to be functional for safe operations.

So what is an Ops-A? It's the primary organizational flight manual which covers aircraft operation within the respective MAF flight program. Luc (mechanic-Uganda), Adrian (pilot-Kenya), and I worked through several case studies to familiarize ourselves with the manuals and also to "conduct" an investigation into an an aircraft incident to better understand MAF's aircraft safety "model" and procedures.

As you've probably seen enough photos of people standing and talking or sitting and listening, here are a couple "English" scenery photos for your enjoyment.

Looking across the "lower" lake back towards the conference center.

A swan on the lower lake.

Tomorrow we focus on personal security concerns in overseas field settings.