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86 The following case examples explain some of the situations and experiences airport operators have at their airports for accommodating various aeronautical users. Included are procedures, practices and steps they went through to address the various challenges on their airport.
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87 Prior to a management company taking over operations in 2010, the airport frequently experienced "wild west" conditions, as gliders, tow aircraft, based aircraft, aerial applicators, and others vied for different runways and space on the uncontrolled airport. The key to turning things around was establishing policy documents, such as minimum standards and rules and regulations (documents are available at http://mindentahoeairport.com/about-us/documents-and-forms/)
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88 the tenants started to realize that the airport was becoming a safer place to operate. Buy-in from stakeholders became easier.
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89 to standards to allow its use. Gliders parked along the turf runway are outside the ROFA.
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90 the airport's operating rules and regulations, traffic pattern, operating areas, radio communications, and so forth. The table of contents from a recent training manual includes: • Transition to/from hangars • Glider launching • Returning to the airport after glider release • Pattern entry • Landing pattern • Landing on the glider runway, the area between runways or the main runway • Aborted landing procedure • Radio usage.
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91 includes a section on traffic pattern noise abatement. A traffic pattern limitation is further published in the AFD: • MIDFIELD PATTERN ENTRY FROM THE SOUTH IS ONLY AVBL FOR GLIDER USE.
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92 contract air traffic control tower that operates 16 h each day. The airport has a Part 139 airport operating certificate and has received commercial air service in the past.
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93 Balloon Operations Balloon activity outside the annual fly-in is rare on the airport because the airport has Class D airspace, which requires a radio. The balloon operator and guests are either escorted onto the field by airport operations personnel or are issued security identification badges.
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94 Aerial Advertising Banner Tow Operations The LAL airport discourages banner tow operators, as limited space is available for setup along the runway or taxiways. Other factors that reduce interest in banner tow operations are the insurance requirements, the fee structure, ATCT presence, and the need for security escort onto the field.
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95 commercial operators approved. Because skydiving operations were not present at the time of development, the minimum standards did not reflect the possibility of skydiving.
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96 development and analysis of safety and risk, and a goal of accommodating aeronautical activity, no informal or formal complaints have been filed with FAA. Feedback received by the airport from the Reno FSDO and the Western Regional ADO stated that the airport was proactive in its efforts to accommodate skydiving activity, and had done more so than other airports to accommodate the proposed activity, with its safety analysis.
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97 • All glider pilots are to read and sign the glider SOPs. • All gliders are to have operating radios.
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98 fixed-wing traffic by retracting the rope or by towing the winch device outside the runway protection surfaces. The launch results in the glider rising to above 2,000 ft, at which point the tow rope is released by the glider pilot.
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99 CASE EXAMPLE -- ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT (KSPG) The Albert Whitted Airport is located on a peninsula that fronts on the Gulf of Mexico and helps form Tampa Bay.
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100 jet and turboprop aircraft frequent the airport, especially during the winter months. An annual balloon event is conducted.
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101 Skydiving risk mitigations: • Provide alternate travel route for parachutists to avoid crossing runways/taxiways • Post signs at crossing points with instructions for skydivers and pilots • Provide training to skydivers regarding runway/taxiway crossing procedures • Provide vehicle driver training for those assigned to recover skydivers • Establish and disseminate best practices for operations in the vicinity of skydiving • Skydiving operator to establish and disseminate operating procedures • Provide safety briefings with based tenants and known users • Locate the DZ site to avoid creating existing or potential hazards • Post signs advising pilots and skydivers of possible hazard by prop wash or jet blast • Establish and disseminate rules and regulations for ground operations • Provide outreach to regional airports, FBOs, flight schools and instructors, flying clubs, pilot organizations, military units, air ambulance, regional helicopter, and corporate operators • Change CTAF to a more discrete frequency • Skydiving operator use CTAF to inform local traffic of skydiving operations in progress • Facilitate formal communications with ATC • FAA/Operator: Develop Letter of Agreement between ATC and skydiving operator • ATC: Establish distinct transponder code for skydiving aircraft. • Publish skydiving information in the Airport Master Record • Issue NOTAM for skydiving operations • Append AWOS message to inform about skydiving operation • Have parachuting symbol depicted on appropriate Sectional Chart if eligible.
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102 FIGURE 49 Traffic patterns for Arlington Municipal Airport, Washington (Source: Arlington Municipal Airport Traffic Pattern Map, http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx? page=98)
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103 FIGURE 50 Traffic pattern information card for Arlington Municipal Airport, Washington (Source: Arlington Municipal Airport Brochure, http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx? page=90.)
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