Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of these rules and regulations, have the meanings herein indicated:
AIR OPERATIONS AREA (AOA): That portion of the airport designed and used for landing, taking off, or surface maneuvering of airplanes together with the required clear areas.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC): A facility operated by the FAA for air/ground communications, which provides air traffic control services to aircraft operations on or in the vicinity of the airport on a temporary basis, usually during fire season.
AIRCRAFT: Any and all contrivances now known or hereafter designed, invented, or used for navigation or flight in the air.
AIRMAN: A gender neutral term for a civilian or military pilot, aviator, or aviation technician.
AIRPORT: The McCall Municipal Airport and all of the property, buildings, facilities and improvements within the exterior boundaries of such airport as it now exists on the Airport Layout Plan or as it may hereafter be extended, enlarged or modified.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Advisory Committee of five (5) people appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
AIRPORT MANAGER: The duly appointed Airport Manager of McCall Municipal Airport, appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by City Council.
AUTO GAS: Any fuel designed and manufactured to be used in automobiles, as opposed to "AVGAS", which is designed and manufactured to be used in aircraft.
CITY: The City of McCall, Idaho, a municipal corporation located in Valley County, Idaho.
COUNCIL: The City Council of McCall, Idaho.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: All Federal, State, and local laws relating to environmental matters.
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration.
FAR: Federal Aviation Regulation.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Any material as defined in applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws.
LARGE AIRCRAFT: Aircraft with a certificated gross weight in excess of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds.
McCALL CITY CODE: The Code and ordinances of the City of McCall from time to time amended.
MOTOR VEHICLE: Any self-propelled vehicle other than aircraft.
MOVEMENT AREA: The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport which are used for taxiing or hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and aircraft parking areas.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or any similar representative thereof.
RSA: Runway safety area.
RAMP: An area designated as an apron or ramp, and used for the parking and maneuvering, loading and unloading, and servicing of aircraft.
SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC): An approved modification to an FAA certificated aircraft.
TSA: Transportation Security Administration.
UAS: Unmanned aircraft system, popularly referred to as drones.
VEHICLE: Any device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported. (Ord. 949, 9-8-2016)
(A) All aeronautical activities at the McCall Municipal Airport, and all flying of aircraft departing from or arriving at the airport, shall be conducted in conformity with the current pertinent provisions of the Federal Air Regulations (FARs) promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
(B) The Airport Manager may suspend or restrict any or all operations without regard to weather conditions whenever such action is deemed necessary for reasons of safety.
(C) The Airport Manager shall at all times have authority to take such actions as may be necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport. Every pilot, mechanic or other person employed at or using the airport shall cooperate with the airport management to see that all persons upon the premises abide by these rules and use due care and caution to prevent injury to persons or damage to property.
(D) Instructors shall fully acquaint their students with these rules and shall be responsible for the conduct of students under their direction during the dual instruction. When a student is flying solo, it shall be his/her sole responsibility to observe and abide by these rules.
(E) Landing and takeoff rules are voluntary, but pilots are highly encouraged to follow these rules to improve safety, reduce noise and congestion, and enhance the aviation community's relations with the surrounding community.
(F) UAS operations shall be conducted in accordance with current FAA policy. (Ord. 949, 9-8-2016)
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