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(3) General polar-specific training on weather patterns and aircraft system limitations (flightcrew member training).
(4) Proper use of the cold weather anti-exposure suit, if required (flightcrew member training).
(5) Radiation exposure (refer to AC 120-61).
f. Special Equipment for Polar Operations. Certificate holders must have at least two cold weather anti-exposure suit(s) for the crewmembers on the airplane if outside coordination by a crewmember at a diversion airport with extreme climatic conditions is determined to be necessary. The certificate holder may be relieved of this requirement based on seasonal temperatures that would render the use of such suits unnecessary. This determination must be made with concurrence of the responsible Flight Standards office.
g. Additional Flight Planning Issues. In addition to the above, the certificate holder must have a plan to ensure communication capability for operations in the North Polar Area and a plan for mitigating crew exposure to radiation during solar flare activity.
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