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Operating An SMS Aerodrome

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An aerodrome operating with a safety management system (SMS) is an SMS aerodrome and the operator is required to comply with additional regulations than a registered aerodrome, or a non-SMS aerodrome. An SMS aerodrome is operated by an operator who prevent lands adjacent to or in the vicinity of the aerodrome or from being used or developed in a manner that is incompatible with the safe operation of an aerodrome or aircraft. In addition to operating in accordance with the SMS regulations, an SMS aerodrome operates with the aerodrome zoning regulations to maintain control of obstacle limitation surfaces on lands beyond aerodrome property.  Before taking off from, landing at or otherwise operating an aircraft at an aerodrome, the pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall be satisfied that there is no likelihood of collision with another aircraft or a vehicle, and the aerodrome is suitable for the intended operation.  Aerodrome operators are responsible for publishing their aerodrom...

Scalability, Size, Complexity

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A regulatory requirement for an SMS enterprise is to scale their safety management system (SMS) to their size and complexity in operations. A safety management system shall be adapted to the size, nature and complexity of the operations, activities, hazards and risks associated with the operations of the certificate holder.  Scalability refers to the ability of a system, network, or process to handle an increasing amount of work, resources, or data in a responsive and efficient manner. It is a critical concept in various fields, including computer science, business, and technology. Scalability is often discussed in the context of technology and software systems, but it can apply to other domains as well. Vertical Scalability (Scaling Up): Vertical scalability involves increasing the capacity of a single resource or component within a system. For example, adding more memory, processing power, or storage to a single server or machine. This approach can help a system handle increased ...