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146 APPENDIX O Sample Glider Operating Agreement Source: Soaring Society of America. Available: www.ssa.org/docs/govnews/SmplAptOpAgrmnt.doc Glider Operator Airport Operator 1.0 Introduction 1.1 This agreement between (Glider Entity) and (Airport Entity) is published for pilot informa- tion and briefing purposes and constitutes all agreements between the parties pertaining to glider operations at (airport). Gliders operated in a manner consistent with this agreement shall be deemed to be operating in a safe and proper manner. This agreement governs the conduct of all glider pilots and associated persons operating at (airport). 1.2 Persons willfully violating the terms of this agreement may be deprived of the use of the airport and its facilities. 2.0 General 2.1 All persons on any part of the property comprising the (airport) agree to be governed by all the regulations prescribed by (Airport Entity) in consideration for this agreement to operate gliders at (airport). (Airport Entity) agrees to allow (glider entity) to operate gliders in the manner described in this agreement. 2.2 All aircraft departing, arriving or flying in the airspace which constitutes the airport traffic area as established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall be in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 2.3 No person shall smoke in any hangar, building or room where prohibited or within 50 feet of any aircraft being fueled or drained of fuel. 2.4 In the event of any incident or accident involving the operation of gliders, (airport entity or designee) shall be notified in a timely manner. 3.0 Glider Operating Regulations 3.1 Glider tie-down, parking, staging, takeoff, and landing areas are defined in attachment A. 3.2 Glider and towplane patterns are defined in attachment B. 3.3 (glider entity) shall designate a Glider Operations Director (GOD) to be present during all glider operations and who shall be responsible for the safe conduct of the glider operation and for enforcing all glider operating regulations contained herein. 3.4 Regulations herein stated or instructions given during any pilot briefing shall not waive the basic responsibility of any pilot to exercise reasonable and good judgement in emergency situations and/or to conform to all application FAA and Airport regulations. 3.5 Persons transiting between the glider staging area and the parking area shall do so along the designated taxiway. Personnel are not allowed within the runway area except when launching a glider. 3.6 No private automobiles or motorized equipment shall be operated on the airport runways or taxiways except by persons authorized by the airport administration or as defined in 3.7. 3.7 Privately owned vehicles are allowed on the airport runways and taxiways only when towing a glider to or from the glider staging area and are not to be parked in the staging area. All vehicles operating on the airport runways or taxiways shall at all times display a suitable flag and a yellow rotating beacon. 3.8 All persons shall be alert for power traffic at all times. 3.9 Thermaling is prohibited below 1500 AGL within one mile of the airport. 3.10 Aircraft equipped with a radio are requested to advise âairport trafficâ on (airport traffic fre- quency) of your intentions when entering the traffic pattern. 3.11 No glider shall roll out toward persons or parked aircraft or equipment at such speed or prox- imity so that a brake failure could produce injury or damage. 3.12 No glider shall be left unattended unless it is properly tied down in the areas designated in attachment A. Gliders shall not be parked or left on or near the taxiways in a manner that would block access by other airport users. Gliders landing on the runway shall be moved to the taxiways or staging areas immediately. 3.13 (glider entity) agrees to advise all airport traffic on the airport traffic radio frequency prior to commencement of glider operations. 4.0 Towplane Operating Regulations 4.1 The towplane shall advise airport traffic on the airport traffic frequency prior to staging for takeoff on the runway with a glider in tow and shall also advise airport traffic on initiation of takeoff roll. 4.2 The towplanes will use the same traffic patterns as other powered aircraft operating at the airport. 4.3 The towplanes may be temporarily parked in the areas designated for same and shall be tied down when not attended.
147 5.0 Other 5.1 Any special gliding event, such as but not limited to, a soaring contest, spot landing contest, or open house will be coordinated with and gain the prior approval of (airport entity). (glider entity) agrees to also provide prior notification of any scheduled special events to all other users of the airport. 5.2 Any requested changes in the normal operating procedures must be coordinated with (airport entity) and must obtain their agreement. 5.3 This agreement shall remain in effect except as modified by written agreement of the parties. This agreement constitutes the entire operating agreement between (Airport Entity) and (Glider Entity). Signed:_____________________ date:___________ (Airport Entity) Signed:_____________________ date:___________ (Glider Entity) NOTE â this sample agreement is offered only as a guide. The Soaring Society does not warrant that it meets legal standards or criteria in a given state. If legal questions arise be sure to consult appropriate professional counsel.
