We have a comprehensive risk assessment and a questionnaire that is completed by both the student and the instructor just before flight. The form notes the forehead temperature taken. The student and instructor then wash their hands and get in the aircraft. The student will conduct the walkround with the instructor watching from a socially distant place. With our PA28, we operate with all the fresh air vents fully open after start. The C42 has had its doors removed. Masks are optional. The student and instructor provide their own headset. Our medical professionals in the Club reckon that provided the questionnaire hasn't exposed any positives, then the risk is very low; we're sitting alongside each other, not facing. We're only starting with students we already know, who live locally and have a low likelihood of having mixed with people from up-country. Briefings and de-briefings are done at a reasonable distance with the doors open, or out of doors. invoices are sent by e-mail to be paid by BACS.
Yes, our aircraft are cleaned between flights. This has been a bit of a nightmare picking the right chemicals and processes for the different parts of the interior. Unfortunately, we think we might have done some damage to our Garmin displays using a chemical chosen because it won't damage the windscreen. We looked at the Technam mask and it seemed to be rather unwieldy to one of our medical professionals, so we haven't gone that route.
We think that we're adopting a common-sense approach using advice from our own club members - we've 2 surgeons and a GP with considerable A & E experience. Our risk assessments are written by another club member who has spent a lifetime assessing aviation hazards and risk mitigation.
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