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No fuel or other flammable liquid shall be stored, however short the period, in bottles, cans or other like containers at the airport, provided, however, that safety cans may be used for fuel for ground equipment, tugs, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968)
ARTICLE V. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
(a) The Director of Aeronautics shall have authority to suspend or restrict operations, without regard to weather conditions, whenever such action becomes necessary in the interest of safety. He shall have the authority at all times to take such action as may be required to safeguard the public.
(b) All aeronautical activities at the airport and within the Airport Control Zone shall be conducted in strict conformity with the Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan and with The Federal Aviation Regulations issued by the FAA.
(c) Flight instructors have the duty of acquainting their students fully with the provisions of this ordinance. During dual instruction the instructor shall be responsible for adherence thereto. When a student is flying solo it then becomes his responsibility.
(d) Terminal gate positions shall be controlled by the Airport Control Tower. They are primarily designed for use by scheduled airlines, but itinerant aircraft may be granted permission to deplane passengers at any open gate, and temporarily park thereat not to exceed 30 minutes.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968; Ord. 2165, passed 9-29-1969)
(a) Aircraft taxi speeds on taxiways, aprons, in the vicinity of other aircraft or service vehicles, or near pedestrians shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.
(b) Aircraft shall not be taxied from one location to another, nor to a runway for takeoff, without a clearance to proceed from the Airport Control Tower. The Federal Aviation Regulations and Michigan Aeronautics Commission Rules with regard to taxiing shall be strictly observed. Each aircraft operator shall monitor the ground control frequency (121.9 MHZ) or appropriate tower frequency at all items while the aircraft is in motion.
(c) East T-hangar tenants, and fixed base traffic in the area of the East T-hangars, including visitors, shall enter the hangar area via the south taxiway and depart via the north taxiway.
(d) A competent person shall be at the controls of each aircraft at all times when the engine is started or running. Aircraft shall not be “run up,” excluding takeoff run-ups, within or in the vicinity of airport buildings, or whenever the run-up would be dangerous to property or person. For extended run-ups the pilot should request clearance from the Airport Control Tower to use an appropriate area.
(e) Parking of aircraft shall be as determined and designated by the Director of Aeronautics, subject to the following regulations.
(1) Parking on the east T-hangar taxiways shall be prohibited.
(2) Parking on or near night flight operations areas shall be prohibited unless the aircraft is clearly illuminated, has lighted positions lights or is located in an area marked off by obstruction lights as provided by The Federal Aviation Regulations.
(3) Parking at any gas service area shall provide adequate clearance for four engine aircraft using any aircraft movement area.
(4) Jet aircraft shall be parked on ramp areas so as to permit the starting of engines without hazard to other aircraft or persons. Terminal gate positions may be used only where the engine blast will be directed toward the open apron and clear all parked aircraft.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968; Ord. 2165, passed 9-29-1969)
(a) Each aircraft departing from or arriving at the airport shall have a functioning two-way radio, and the pilot shall maintain communication thereon with the Airport Control Tower. In the event of radio malfunction prior to takeoff no flight shall be continued or engaged in unless specific permission and individual instructions covering the flight are first obtained from the Airport Control Tower. Arriving aircraft pilots shall communicate with the Control Tower by telephone from the point of departure.
(b) In event of radio failure enroute the following action shall be taken:
(1) If prior to entering traffic pattern, circle field until issued appropriate light signal, or land at Dalton Airport (six miles northwest) and telephone Airport Control Tower.
(2) If after traffic pattern has been entered, remain in proper sequence and land the aircraft. Notify the Control Tower by telephone after parking the aircraft.
(c) All aircraft approaching the airport for landing shall be flown so that all turns are made to the left, unless otherwise directed by the Control Tower.
(d) Each pilot shall retain full authority and final decision as to use of the runway assigned him by the Control Tower. He may request another runway when the assigned runway, in his judgment, is not suitable for the operation involved.
(e) All aircraft shall maintain the proper altitudes while in the traffic pattern, as designated by the Control Tower. These are normally 800 feet above ground (1581 MSL) for single-engine light aircraft, and 1,200 feet above ground (1981 MSL) for multi-engine aircraft.
(f) Landing aircraft pilots shall maintain “approach control” or “tower” frequency until clear of the active runway, then change immediately to “ground control” frequency (129.9 MHZ) unless directed to the contrary.
(g) Departing aircraft pilots shall maintain “tower” frequency until clear of the Airport Control Zone, or until instructed by the Control Tower to change frequencies.
(h) Practice landings and takeoffs may be authorized when such operations will not delay regular air traffic. Pilots desiring to remain in the traffic pattern for such practice shall notify the Control Tower when requesting clearance for takeoff.
(i) Cross-wind flight operations may be authorized by the Control Tower so long as it does not interfere with the regular flow of traffic.
(j) Sod landings and takeoffs are permitted by light planes only, and shall be conducted exclusively in designated areas established by the Director of Aeronautics, during daylight hours. All night operations shall be upon the paved surfaces.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968; Ord. 2165, passed 9-29-1969)
ARTICLE VI. COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
No person, firm or corporation shall operate or conduct a commercial aviation business at Bishop International Airport except in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. For purposes of this ordinance, the word
OPERATOR means any such person, firm or corporation, and the word OPERATION means any such business.
(Ord. 2093, passed 11-11-1968)
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