Combining Mixed-Use Flight Operations Safely at Airports (2016)

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125 APPENDIX E Rules and Regulations—DeLand Municipal Airport, Florida Source: http://www.delandairport.com/sites/delandairport/files/rules_regulations.pdf. Fair use. Specialized Aviation Service Operation (SASO)—An aeronautical business that offers a single or limited service. 4.12 Skydiving Center—Any operator engaged in a parachuting/skydiving operation shall meet, at a minimum the following requirements: A. The Skydiving Center shall have available for skydiving, either owned or under lease, at least one properly certificated Aircraft. The jump plane pilot must be appropriately certificated by the FAA and be appropriately rated for the Aircraft being operated. B. The Skydiving Center shall meet or exceed the requirements of FAR Part 105 and related FAA Advi- sory Circulars, as the same may be amended from time to time, and any other applicable governmental regulations. C. The Skydiving Center shall have available for its exclusive use the following land area and buildings: • An enclosed building with at least 5,000 square feet of lighted floor area. Such building must have at least two restrooms and otherwise comply with all applicable building codes and zoning regulations. • At least 6,000 square feet of ramp space plus 4,000 square feet of ramp space for each additional skydiving Aircraft above one (1). • A designated spectator area which is separated or cordoned off from any areas in which Aircraft will be operating. • A designated Aircraft staging area, landing area location and loading area shown on a site plan as required in the application process (see Section 3.1L). • An available parking area for customer and employee parking with a capacity as determined to be required by the City’s Planning Department. D. Prior to the commencing operations, the Skydiving Center shall enter into a Letter of Agreement with the Daytona Beach Air Traffic Control Tower and Jacksonville ARTCC for the purpose of supplement- ing FAR Part 105 by further defining procedures for skydiving activity at the DeLand Airport. Such Letter of Agreement shall remain in effect throughout the duration of the Skydiving Center’s opera- tions at the DeLand Airport. E. The Skydiving Center shall obtain through a lease with the City of DeLand, or through a sublease approved by the City of DeLand, the rights to operate a facility which complies with the Minimum Standards for Skydiving Center for a period of not less than two (2) years. F. The Skydiving Center shall operate 52 weeks per year and at a minimum 5 days per week. On each day the Skydiving Service is in operation, it must be open at least eight (8) hours. G. The Skydiving Center shall have on duty an adequately qualified manifestor at all times while jump operations are taking place who shall communicate with all skydiving Aircraft operating at the Airport. H. The Skydiving Center shall have each of its customers execute a hold harmless agreement, on a form to be approved by the City’s risk manager, which agreement will name the City of DeLand as a party released from liability. I. Establishment of a new Skydiving Service shall be subject to the following: Safety and Efficiency Plan submittal—A safety and efficiency study to determine whether the DeLand Municipal Airport can safely accommodate the proposed operation without adversely impacting the efficient operation of the Airport. In the event that the City of DeLand uses a consultant for the pur- pose of assisting in this analysis, the party proposing to establish the Skydiving Service shall pay for the cost of the consultant to the City of DeLand, and shall deposit the anticipated cost thereof with the City of DeLand prior to the City undertaking such study. The City of DeLand will seek input from the FAA, and request its own analysis, before making any decision on establishment of a new skydiving service operation. 4.13. Agriculture Spraying Services—Agricultural spraying operations will be conducted in accor- dance with procedures approved by the Airport Manager and made known to all persons conducting agricultural spraying operations. Agricultural spraying operations shall be accomplished in accor- dance with the standards of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in an area so designated by the Airport Manager. Each agricultural spraying operator shall be responsible for the cleanup of any chemical spills on the Airport property caused by the Ag operator.

126 Rule 7-10. Standard Traffic Pattern and Altitude—All Aircraft will follow the traffic pattern rules as published in the FAA Airport/Facility Directory or through posted Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). All flight activity will adhere to FAA Advisory Circular 90-66 (latest change) “Recommended Standard Traf- fic Patterns and Practices for Aeronautical Operations at Airports without Operating Control Towers.” The approved traffic pattern for the Airport provides for a standard left hand traffic pattern, with an altitude of 1000 feet above ground level (AGL). Rule 7-12. Takeoffs from Areas Other Than Runways—Takeoffs or landings shall not be made on the apron, parking ramp, taxiway, or any area other than designated runways by airplanes, gyroplanes, power lift, ultralights, or light sport Aircraft except by prearranged permission from the Airport Manager or in emergencies. Helicopters may operate to and from designated helicopter landing areas. Rule 7-14. Special Procedures—The Airport Manager may, in the interest of safety, designate special traffic procedures for certain operations, such as helicopters, air shows or aviation fly-ins, agricultural operations, gyroplanes, powered lift, gliders, balloons, airships, ultralights, and light sport Aircraft in the weight shift control or powered parachute class. Any such change from standard procedures shall be published in the FAA’s Airport/Facility Directory if of a permanent nature or the Airport Manager shall issue a NOTAM if such change is of a temporary nature. Rule 7-15. Model Aircraft, Kites, Fireworks, Balloons, etc.—No person shall fly or release a model Aircraft, rocket, kite, fireworks, balloon, etc., on the Airport except in those areas established for such purpose and approved by the Airport Manager. Model A/C operations for specific aeronautical events such as fly-ins or air shows may be approved for specific times by the Airport Manager. Source: DeLand Municipal Airport, Florida [Online]. Available: http://www.delandairport.com/sites/ delandairport/files/rules_regulations.pdf [accessed Dec. 1, 2015]. Each Commercial Operator shall at all times maintain in effect the following types and minimum amounts of insurance as applicable to the business to be conducted: Schedule of Minimum Insurance Requirements