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PRESCOTT AVIATION YOUTUBE CHANNEL
This will eventually be videos of all Prescott Aviation Businesses & Flying!
http://www.youtube.com/flyprescott
PRESCOTT AVIATION FACEBOOK
Connecting with other aviators in Prescott
and Northern AZ!
http://www.facebook.com/people/
Fly_Prescott/1580440564
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST:
AIRPORT WORKING GROUP TO BE FORMED
Due to the low number of responses (as of Dec 03, 2008) to the request for
Letters of Interest, the City of Prescott is hereby extending the deadline for
submittal of Letters until 5 P.M. December 12th, 2008.
An Airport Working Group (AWG) is being formed to prepare the final draft of
the Airport Minimum Operating Standards for Commercial Aeronautical
Activities for consideration by the City Council.
The group will be comprised of approximately eight to ten representatives
from Prescott Airport businesses and users. One representative from each
business or user group is desired.
An ideal group would look something like this:
1. FBO (1)
2. Flight Training and aircraft leasing/rental services (1)
3. Hangar/Shade Leasing Services (1)
4. EAA (1)
5. Airport Users Group (1)
6. Aircraft repair and maintenance services (1)
7. Aircraft management, charter, and brokerage services (1)
8. Airport Concessionaires (i.e. rental cars etc.) (1)
The City, in partnership with FlyPrescott, is accepting Letters of Interest from
qualified representatives wishing to participate in the AWG. Please submit a
one page typed Letter of Interest, including a brief statement of qualifications
and contact information, to FlyPrescott no later than 5 PM December 12h2008.
Submissions may be made via email at flyprescott@yahoo.com or by
contacting FlyPrescott at 928-458-9274.
The first meeting is to be held at January 12, 2008 at 7PM at the Airport
Administration Building Upstairs Conference Room. This project is
anticipated to be completed and ready to present to the City Council no later
than June 2009.
Requests to participate in Airport Working Group have been received by the
following: Prescott Airport Users Association (PAUA), Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA Chapter #658 of Prescott), Civil Air Patrol (CAP Squadron
#206 of Prescott), Sheriff's Air Posse, North-Aire, Legend Aviation, Mr. Bill
DeRouchey.
AIRPORT TOWN HALL MEETING
Where: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, DLC Auditorium
When: Monday, December 8th, 2008 (7:00pm)
Why: Open meeting to receive and discuss updated information on
Airport activities, issues and challenges. (Ideas and suggestions
which would benefit the airport are encouraged!)
Agenda: Introduction & Remarks - Malcolm Barrett, Jr. (Moderator)
Airport Organizations / Brief Commentary
Airport Manager's Presentation - Ben Vardiman
Open Discussion with Q & A
*Special thanks to Embry-Riddle for the use of its facility!
CAP and EAA Pages with Links are Up
Pages on FlyPrescott.com for Prescott's Experimental Aircraft Association
(EAA Chapter #658) and The Civil Air Patrol (CAP Sqdrn #206) are now up.
If you have never visited these organizations, check out when
they meet and what they are all about by viewing info, news updates and links
on their pages!
PRESCOTT ECONOMIC ADVISORY TO MEET WEDNESDAY, NOV 19
reported by PrescottENews.Com, written by Lynne LeMaster
The Prescott Mayor's Advisory Committee on Economic Development will
meet on Wednesday morning at 7:30 in the downstairs Conference Room at
City Hall. READ MORE>>>
AIRPORT HANGAR WAITING LIST UPDATED
The Airport Department recently completed a 5 month
process to purge the Hangar Waiting List. This was the first
comprehensive purge of the Hangar Waiting List since 2004.
As a result of the purging of the Hangar Waiting List, 120
people removed themselves from the lists. Currently there
are 221 people on the Hangar Waiting Lists. Of those 221, 89 are renting a
hangar or shade from us at this time.
This will eventually be videos of all Prescott Aviation Businesses & Flying!
http://www.youtube.com/flyprescott
PRESCOTT AVIATION FACEBOOK
Connecting with other aviators in Prescott
and Northern AZ!
http://www.facebook.com/people/
Fly_Prescott/1580440564
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST:
AIRPORT WORKING GROUP TO BE FORMED
Due to the low number of responses (as of Dec 03, 2008) to the request for
Letters of Interest, the City of Prescott is hereby extending the deadline for
submittal of Letters until 5 P.M. December 12th, 2008.
An Airport Working Group (AWG) is being formed to prepare the final draft of
the Airport Minimum Operating Standards for Commercial Aeronautical
Activities for consideration by the City Council.
The group will be comprised of approximately eight to ten representatives
from Prescott Airport businesses and users. One representative from each
business or user group is desired.
An ideal group would look something like this:
1. FBO (1)
2. Flight Training and aircraft leasing/rental services (1)
3. Hangar/Shade Leasing Services (1)
4. EAA (1)
5. Airport Users Group (1)
6. Aircraft repair and maintenance services (1)
7. Aircraft management, charter, and brokerage services (1)
8. Airport Concessionaires (i.e. rental cars etc.) (1)
The City, in partnership with FlyPrescott, is accepting Letters of Interest from
qualified representatives wishing to participate in the AWG. Please submit a
one page typed Letter of Interest, including a brief statement of qualifications
and contact information, to FlyPrescott no later than 5 PM December 12h2008.
Submissions may be made via email at flyprescott@yahoo.com or by
contacting FlyPrescott at 928-458-9274.
The first meeting is to be held at January 12, 2008 at 7PM at the Airport
Administration Building Upstairs Conference Room. This project is
anticipated to be completed and ready to present to the City Council no later
than June 2009.
Requests to participate in Airport Working Group have been received by the
following: Prescott Airport Users Association (PAUA), Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA Chapter #658 of Prescott), Civil Air Patrol (CAP Squadron
#206 of Prescott), Sheriff's Air Posse, North-Aire, Legend Aviation, Mr. Bill
DeRouchey.
AIRPORT TOWN HALL MEETING
Where: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, DLC Auditorium
When: Monday, December 8th, 2008 (7:00pm)
Why: Open meeting to receive and discuss updated information on
Airport activities, issues and challenges. (Ideas and suggestions
which would benefit the airport are encouraged!)
Agenda: Introduction & Remarks - Malcolm Barrett, Jr. (Moderator)
Airport Organizations / Brief Commentary
Airport Manager's Presentation - Ben Vardiman
Open Discussion with Q & A
*Special thanks to Embry-Riddle for the use of its facility!
CAP and EAA Pages with Links are Up
Pages on FlyPrescott.com for Prescott's Experimental Aircraft Association
(EAA Chapter #658) and The Civil Air Patrol (CAP Sqdrn #206) are now up.
If you have never visited these organizations, check out when
they meet and what they are all about by viewing info, news updates and links
on their pages!
PRESCOTT ECONOMIC ADVISORY TO MEET WEDNESDAY, NOV 19
reported by PrescottENews.Com, written by Lynne LeMaster
The Prescott Mayor's Advisory Committee on Economic Development will
meet on Wednesday morning at 7:30 in the downstairs Conference Room at
City Hall. READ MORE>>>
AIRPORT HANGAR WAITING LIST UPDATED
The Airport Department recently completed a 5 month
process to purge the Hangar Waiting List. This was the first
comprehensive purge of the Hangar Waiting List since 2004.
As a result of the purging of the Hangar Waiting List, 120
people removed themselves from the lists. Currently there
are 221 people on the Hangar Waiting Lists. Of those 221, 89 are renting a
hangar or shade from us at this time.
LOST IN BRAVO SPACE
Danger Will Roginson Danger
by: Sean Miller, Contributing Editor, FlyPrescott.com 11.01.08
Last week a friend and I decided to fly down to the Copper State Fly In. He'd not flown through
class Bravo over Phoenix, so we used this opportunity to gain that experience.
Out of PRC, we quickly contacted
Albuquerque center for flight
following, indicating our final
destination of Casa Grande, with
intentions to utilize the Phoenix
VFR transition. We were
immediately given a squawk
code, and pointed our nose
toward the valley.
As expected, over Black Canyon
City, we were told to "contact
Phoenix approach", and were
ready with the frequency.
"Phoenix approach, Dakota 2244
echo is with you, Black Canyon,
descending seven thousand four hundred to six thousand five hundred".
"Aircraft calling, you need to say your location and altitude when calling".
My friend and I looked at each other with surprise while I chalked it up to being "stepped on",
reiterating our information.
Both ourselves and ATC were professional, but it was obvious there was "no joy" in accepting
this VFR traffic, and we were soon told to "remain clear of class Bravo" while nearing Deer
Valley.
I though about it for a second, and then asked approach, "Should we expect the VFR
transition, or go around Bravo?"
"Where is your destination airport?" asked approach.
After another quizzical glance between my friend and I, I responded, "southeast of Phoenix". I
was then quickly granted the golden key ("cleared to enter class Bravo"), and instructed to
proceed direct Squaw Peak.
One of the reasons I like flying with radar coverage, is the extra set of eyes, especially in busy
airspace. I was soon alerted to "traffic, 12 o'clock, opposite direction, climbing to (my
altitude)". Yikes.
Unable to spot the traffic, approach soon recommended "turn to a heading of 130". We gladly
complied, maintaining 4500msl.
That was the last proactive instruction from approach.
(cue elevator music--alot of it!)
This course DOES NOT take you to the VFR transition, but without further instruction, we
continued.
A few minutes later, past Scottsdale, and abeam Camelback mountain, I enjoyed the site of a
727 departing. It was a clear day, and the view was good. Especially since my nose was
pointed directly at his departure, at almost exactly the same altitude.
Hmmm. My Indiana relatives would say here, as did my friend and co-pilot, "This ain't right."
I contacted approach, and let him know our position "1 mile north of Camelback mountain".
After a short pause, we were told something about being "lost on the screen", and instructed
to make a right turn
90 degrees!
From there we uneventfully overflew the Biltmore and subsequently Arizona's busiest airport.
Approach handed us off with what appeared to me to be a much nicer, and humbled tone.
"Thanks you for letting me know," approach stated appreciatively as he handed us off.
We all recognize safety, and good service. And while I don't think we received either of them at
optimal levels, I recognize that the people on the other side are human too, and that I share in
the responsibilities of good aeronautical decision making.
I am never afraid to speak up, because frankly my
interests are far more valuable than anyone's
sitting on the ground.
Those interests include daughters Jessi (7) and
Allison (5) who enjoyed their ride in the back seat
and looking at the planes in Casa Grande.
If your co-pilot, Will Robinson's robot or your training
tells you that "something ain't right", it is probably not.
Speak up.
AIRPORT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND YOU!
by Ben Vardiman, PRC Airport Manager, 11.01.08
Did you know that compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport
security procedures extends to all persons utilizing the airport, even the General Aviation
community? If you want to know how this can be, you just need to look at 49 CFR 1540 which
covers Civil Aviation Security – General Rules and applies to all persons engaged in aviation
related activities. 49 CFR 1540.105(a) specifically states that no person may:
(1) Tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify, attempt to circumvent, or cause a
person to tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify, or attempt to circumvent any security
system, measure, or procedure implemented under this subchapter.
(2) Enter, or be present within, a secured area, AOA, SIDA or sterile area without
complying with the systems, measures, or procedures being applied to control access to, or
presence or movement in, such areas.
(3) Use, allow to be used, or cause to be used, any airport-issued or airport-approved
access medium or identification medium that authorizes the access, presence, or movement
of persons or vehicles in secured areas, AOA's, or SIDA's in any other manner than that for
which it was issued by the appropriate authority under this subchapter.
The Prescott Municipal Airport has a TSA approved Airport Security Program which among
other things includes specific security areas as mentioned above (SIDA, AOA, Sterile Area,
etc). The Air Operations Area (AOA) is the most expansive of the specified security areas and
is the one in which General Aviation activities on an airport most often occur. The AOA is
defined as “a portion of an airport, specified in the airport security program, in which security
measures specified in this part are carried out. This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, loading ramps, and safety areas, for use by aircraft regulated under 49
CFR part 1544 or 1546, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas) that are not
separated by adequate security systems, measures, or procedures. This area does not
include the secured area”. Basically, the AOA covers the entire airport property inside the
fenceline.
So what does this all mean to you the General Aviation community and how can you help to
ensure compliance? A few easy steps in following proper airport access procedures will
keep you in compliance with the most obvious of the potential violations. They are:
(1) Comply with posted airport signage.
(2) No Piggybacking! There is only to be one (1) vehicle passing through the gate each
time it opens and closes unless otherwise authorized and supervised by the Airport Manager
or his Designee. This is for vehicles entering and exiting the gates.
(3) The person entering or exiting through the gate is responsible for ensuring that the
gate closes completely before they leave and for making sure no one enters behind them
without using the proper gate codes or airport issued access devices.
(4) Don’t give out the Airport gate codes.
No one expects you to put yourself in jeopardy of any physical harm. If you see someone or
something that is out of place or not proper, please report it to the Airport Operations
Department at 928-777-1150. Please be as detailed as possible about what is occurring and
the Airport staff will respond as quickly as possible.
Danger Will Roginson Danger
by: Sean Miller, Contributing Editor, FlyPrescott.com 11.01.08
Last week a friend and I decided to fly down to the Copper State Fly In. He'd not flown through
class Bravo over Phoenix, so we used this opportunity to gain that experience.
Out of PRC, we quickly contacted
Albuquerque center for flight
following, indicating our final
destination of Casa Grande, with
intentions to utilize the Phoenix
VFR transition. We were
immediately given a squawk
code, and pointed our nose
toward the valley.
As expected, over Black Canyon
City, we were told to "contact
Phoenix approach", and were
ready with the frequency.
"Phoenix approach, Dakota 2244
echo is with you, Black Canyon,
descending seven thousand four hundred to six thousand five hundred".
"Aircraft calling, you need to say your location and altitude when calling".
My friend and I looked at each other with surprise while I chalked it up to being "stepped on",
reiterating our information.
Both ourselves and ATC were professional, but it was obvious there was "no joy" in accepting
this VFR traffic, and we were soon told to "remain clear of class Bravo" while nearing Deer
Valley.
I though about it for a second, and then asked approach, "Should we expect the VFR
transition, or go around Bravo?"
"Where is your destination airport?" asked approach.
After another quizzical glance between my friend and I, I responded, "southeast of Phoenix". I
was then quickly granted the golden key ("cleared to enter class Bravo"), and instructed to
proceed direct Squaw Peak.
One of the reasons I like flying with radar coverage, is the extra set of eyes, especially in busy
airspace. I was soon alerted to "traffic, 12 o'clock, opposite direction, climbing to (my
altitude)". Yikes.
Unable to spot the traffic, approach soon recommended "turn to a heading of 130". We gladly
complied, maintaining 4500msl.
That was the last proactive instruction from approach.
(cue elevator music--alot of it!)
This course DOES NOT take you to the VFR transition, but without further instruction, we
continued.
A few minutes later, past Scottsdale, and abeam Camelback mountain, I enjoyed the site of a
727 departing. It was a clear day, and the view was good. Especially since my nose was
pointed directly at his departure, at almost exactly the same altitude.
Hmmm. My Indiana relatives would say here, as did my friend and co-pilot, "This ain't right."
I contacted approach, and let him know our position "1 mile north of Camelback mountain".
After a short pause, we were told something about being "lost on the screen", and instructed
to make a right turn
90 degrees!
From there we uneventfully overflew the Biltmore and subsequently Arizona's busiest airport.
Approach handed us off with what appeared to me to be a much nicer, and humbled tone.
"Thanks you for letting me know," approach stated appreciatively as he handed us off.
We all recognize safety, and good service. And while I don't think we received either of them at
optimal levels, I recognize that the people on the other side are human too, and that I share in
the responsibilities of good aeronautical decision making.
I am never afraid to speak up, because frankly my
interests are far more valuable than anyone's
sitting on the ground.
Those interests include daughters Jessi (7) and
Allison (5) who enjoyed their ride in the back seat
and looking at the planes in Casa Grande.
If your co-pilot, Will Robinson's robot or your training
tells you that "something ain't right", it is probably not.
Speak up.
AIRPORT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND YOU!
by Ben Vardiman, PRC Airport Manager, 11.01.08
Did you know that compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport
security procedures extends to all persons utilizing the airport, even the General Aviation
community? If you want to know how this can be, you just need to look at 49 CFR 1540 which
covers Civil Aviation Security – General Rules and applies to all persons engaged in aviation
related activities. 49 CFR 1540.105(a) specifically states that no person may:
(1) Tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify, attempt to circumvent, or cause a
person to tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify, or attempt to circumvent any security
system, measure, or procedure implemented under this subchapter.
(2) Enter, or be present within, a secured area, AOA, SIDA or sterile area without
complying with the systems, measures, or procedures being applied to control access to, or
presence or movement in, such areas.
(3) Use, allow to be used, or cause to be used, any airport-issued or airport-approved
access medium or identification medium that authorizes the access, presence, or movement
of persons or vehicles in secured areas, AOA's, or SIDA's in any other manner than that for
which it was issued by the appropriate authority under this subchapter.
The Prescott Municipal Airport has a TSA approved Airport Security Program which among
other things includes specific security areas as mentioned above (SIDA, AOA, Sterile Area,
etc). The Air Operations Area (AOA) is the most expansive of the specified security areas and
is the one in which General Aviation activities on an airport most often occur. The AOA is
defined as “a portion of an airport, specified in the airport security program, in which security
measures specified in this part are carried out. This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, loading ramps, and safety areas, for use by aircraft regulated under 49
CFR part 1544 or 1546, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas) that are not
separated by adequate security systems, measures, or procedures. This area does not
include the secured area”. Basically, the AOA covers the entire airport property inside the
fenceline.
So what does this all mean to you the General Aviation community and how can you help to
ensure compliance? A few easy steps in following proper airport access procedures will
keep you in compliance with the most obvious of the potential violations. They are:
(1) Comply with posted airport signage.
(2) No Piggybacking! There is only to be one (1) vehicle passing through the gate each
time it opens and closes unless otherwise authorized and supervised by the Airport Manager
or his Designee. This is for vehicles entering and exiting the gates.
(3) The person entering or exiting through the gate is responsible for ensuring that the
gate closes completely before they leave and for making sure no one enters behind them
without using the proper gate codes or airport issued access devices.
(4) Don’t give out the Airport gate codes.
No one expects you to put yourself in jeopardy of any physical harm. If you see someone or
something that is out of place or not proper, please report it to the Airport Operations
Department at 928-777-1150. Please be as detailed as possible about what is occurring and
the Airport staff will respond as quickly as possible.
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October 18th Memorial To Be Dedicated: Sat, Dec 13, 2008, 3:00pm
by Mr. Tom Parkes, 12.01.08
A year-long effort to fabricate and erect a monument honoring five Prescott area aviators is
coming to fruition at the Prescott Municipal Airport . Ground was broken across the street
from SkySchool and a base for the monument was poured in mid-October. An attractive walk
of concrete pavers was installed in mid-November. The monument itself was completed and
erected the last weekend of November, including three sandstone benches. A public
dedication is scheduled for 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 13th with a missing man flyby,
weather permitting at 3:30pm. (Notice: this is a change in scheduling from original notice.)
The monument is dedicated to the memory of Andy Boquet, Billy Friedman, Donald Morris,
Warren Parkes and Joshua Vaughn. These men died in the crash of a Piper Cheyenne
conducting an air-to-air photography flight on October 18, 2006.
This monument represents the combined efforts of many friends and several families of the
deceased, and with the cooperation of the Prescott Airport manager and staff. As with most
such endeavors, this monument has grown in complexity and expense beyond its original
conceptualization. Anyone wishing to make a financial contribution may contact
Mr. Tom Parkes at tkpark@cableone.net. (See pictures below):
by Mr. Tom Parkes, 12.01.08
A year-long effort to fabricate and erect a monument honoring five Prescott area aviators is
coming to fruition at the Prescott Municipal Airport . Ground was broken across the street
from SkySchool and a base for the monument was poured in mid-October. An attractive walk
of concrete pavers was installed in mid-November. The monument itself was completed and
erected the last weekend of November, including three sandstone benches. A public
dedication is scheduled for 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 13th with a missing man flyby,
weather permitting at 3:30pm. (Notice: this is a change in scheduling from original notice.)
The monument is dedicated to the memory of Andy Boquet, Billy Friedman, Donald Morris,
Warren Parkes and Joshua Vaughn. These men died in the crash of a Piper Cheyenne
conducting an air-to-air photography flight on October 18, 2006.
This monument represents the combined efforts of many friends and several families of the
deceased, and with the cooperation of the Prescott Airport manager and staff. As with most
such endeavors, this monument has grown in complexity and expense beyond its original
conceptualization. Anyone wishing to make a financial contribution may contact
Mr. Tom Parkes at tkpark@cableone.net. (See pictures below):
WINTER FLYING
by Nick Cain, CFII, TR2 Training, Contributing Editor, 12.01.08
"Training Equals Risk Reduction"
Winter flying brings several topics to mind
when it comes to preparing a small
aircraft for flight. Notwithstanding global
warming, we still need to prepare our
planes this time of year with a longer
checklist than usual. Priming an engine
for start can lead to an induction fire.
Have we checked to see where our
extinguisher is and its level of
charge? Have we addressed the issue of cold oil and decided on a practical method of
pre-heating?
Many good articles on these topics can be found by a quick Google search online. Debates
rage, as in every topic. Sort out what you are comfortable with and prepare adequately for
your cold weather flights.
One topic that most agree on now, is that frost on wings and tails is a no go item. In the past,
tolerable amounts of frost were discussed in training. This is unfortunate. It has lead to
fatalities around the country and even here in Prescott in recent winters. It is now widely
accepted that wings and elevator surfaces need to be completely free of frost, ice and frozen
rain prior to takeoff. The old days of burnishing the frost to a smooth layer with rags has
revealed itself to be a killer. The time to discover lack of sufficient lift is not when leaving
ground effect and approaching the highway at the end of 21L. Solutions can range from
turning the tail toward the sun to melt the frost, to pre-heating with a portable device, to
borrowing a hangar for an hour to warm up.
Approved chemicals can make short work of the moisture adhering to your plane as well.
Plan ahead though, so you are not caught in the inevitable time crunch for your flight.
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation offers short courses online that address winter flying as well
as a broad range of topics. Log on and take a
course or two.
In the meantime, pull out that preflight checklist and see what your plan of action will be
when frost strikes.
Next month we will take a look at low cost traffic
alerting devices that may just get you home
safely when crowded skies abound.
by Nick Cain, CFII, Contributing Editor
Want to know more about Nick Cain,CFII?
Go to his training website at:
"TR2 Training": www.TR2website.biz
"Training = Risk Reduction"
Contact Nick Cain, CFII: flightlogic@msn.com
by Nick Cain, CFII, TR2 Training, Contributing Editor, 12.01.08
"Training Equals Risk Reduction"
Winter flying brings several topics to mind
when it comes to preparing a small
aircraft for flight. Notwithstanding global
warming, we still need to prepare our
planes this time of year with a longer
checklist than usual. Priming an engine
for start can lead to an induction fire.
Have we checked to see where our
extinguisher is and its level of
charge? Have we addressed the issue of cold oil and decided on a practical method of
pre-heating?
Many good articles on these topics can be found by a quick Google search online. Debates
rage, as in every topic. Sort out what you are comfortable with and prepare adequately for
your cold weather flights.
One topic that most agree on now, is that frost on wings and tails is a no go item. In the past,
tolerable amounts of frost were discussed in training. This is unfortunate. It has lead to
fatalities around the country and even here in Prescott in recent winters. It is now widely
accepted that wings and elevator surfaces need to be completely free of frost, ice and frozen
rain prior to takeoff. The old days of burnishing the frost to a smooth layer with rags has
revealed itself to be a killer. The time to discover lack of sufficient lift is not when leaving
ground effect and approaching the highway at the end of 21L. Solutions can range from
turning the tail toward the sun to melt the frost, to pre-heating with a portable device, to
borrowing a hangar for an hour to warm up.
Approved chemicals can make short work of the moisture adhering to your plane as well.
Plan ahead though, so you are not caught in the inevitable time crunch for your flight.
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation offers short courses online that address winter flying as well
as a broad range of topics. Log on and take a
course or two.
In the meantime, pull out that preflight checklist and see what your plan of action will be
when frost strikes.
Next month we will take a look at low cost traffic
alerting devices that may just get you home
safely when crowded skies abound.
by Nick Cain, CFII, Contributing Editor
Want to know more about Nick Cain,CFII?
Go to his training website at:
"TR2 Training": www.TR2website.biz
"Training = Risk Reduction"
Contact Nick Cain, CFII: flightlogic@msn.com
Nick Cain
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VARDIMAN’S VECTOR - December 2008
14 CFR Part 139 and You!
Part 1: Ground Vehicle and Pedestrian Operations on the Airport
Just as pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, air traffic controllers and various others who take
part in the aviation industry are subject to FAA regulation, so is an airport. The Prescott
Municipal Airport is certified by the FAA and is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport
Systems (NPIAS). Airport certification falls under the Part 139 of the FARs and is regulated
by the Airports District Office (ADO) branch of the FAA. Part 139 covers such things as the
administrative procedures for certification, record keeping, training requirements, snow and
ice control, ARFF, self inspection, and pedestrians and ground vehicles In addition to Part
139, the FAA also publishes Advisory Circulars (ACs) which while not regulatory in nature,
provide the acceptable method of compliance for Airports.
Part 139 Section 329(a) requires that Airports must “limit access to movement areas and
safety areas only to those pedestrians and ground vehicles necessary for airport operation.”
Section 329(b) goes on to state that Airports must “Establish and implement procedures for
the safe and orderly access to, and operation in, movement areas and safety areas by
pedestrians and ground vehicles, including provisions identifying the consequences of
noncompliance with the procedures…”
Now here is where it gets fun! Airports are required to “Ensure that each employee, tenant,
or contractor is trained on procedures required under paragraph (b) of this section, including
consequences of noncompliance, prior to moving on foot, or operating a ground vehicle, in
movement areas or safety areas” and the Airport has to maintain records of the training of
each individual for 24 consecutive months after the termination of an individual’s access to
movement areas and safety areas.
The Prescott Municipal Airport is in compliance with Part 139 and, as part of that compliance,
has established and implemented procedures for the safe and orderly access to the
movement areas and safety areas by pedestrians and ground vehicles. The Airport requires
that persons wishing to have pedestrian or ground vehicle access to the movement and
safety areas of the airport meet certain requirements including but not limited to the following:
Possession of a valid state drivers license
Vehicle must meet State minimum insurance requirements
Possession of an Airport Driver Training Certificate (Airport Authorization)
Must have an “Operational Need” to be on the airfield
To obtain and maintain an Airport Driver Training Certificate a person must:
Have an “Operational Need” to be on and drive on the field.
Complete an application and pay the appropriate fee.
Attend Drivers Training.
Pass a written test with a score of 90%.
Attend annual re-certification training.
If you would like to learn more about what it takes to get airfield driving privileges, please feel
free to stop by the Airport Administration Office.
14 CFR Part 139 and You!
Part 1: Ground Vehicle and Pedestrian Operations on the Airport
Just as pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, air traffic controllers and various others who take
part in the aviation industry are subject to FAA regulation, so is an airport. The Prescott
Municipal Airport is certified by the FAA and is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport
Systems (NPIAS). Airport certification falls under the Part 139 of the FARs and is regulated
by the Airports District Office (ADO) branch of the FAA. Part 139 covers such things as the
administrative procedures for certification, record keeping, training requirements, snow and
ice control, ARFF, self inspection, and pedestrians and ground vehicles In addition to Part
139, the FAA also publishes Advisory Circulars (ACs) which while not regulatory in nature,
provide the acceptable method of compliance for Airports.
Part 139 Section 329(a) requires that Airports must “limit access to movement areas and
safety areas only to those pedestrians and ground vehicles necessary for airport operation.”
Section 329(b) goes on to state that Airports must “Establish and implement procedures for
the safe and orderly access to, and operation in, movement areas and safety areas by
pedestrians and ground vehicles, including provisions identifying the consequences of
noncompliance with the procedures…”
Now here is where it gets fun! Airports are required to “Ensure that each employee, tenant,
or contractor is trained on procedures required under paragraph (b) of this section, including
consequences of noncompliance, prior to moving on foot, or operating a ground vehicle, in
movement areas or safety areas” and the Airport has to maintain records of the training of
each individual for 24 consecutive months after the termination of an individual’s access to
movement areas and safety areas.
The Prescott Municipal Airport is in compliance with Part 139 and, as part of that compliance,
has established and implemented procedures for the safe and orderly access to the
movement areas and safety areas by pedestrians and ground vehicles. The Airport requires
that persons wishing to have pedestrian or ground vehicle access to the movement and
safety areas of the airport meet certain requirements including but not limited to the following:
Possession of a valid state drivers license
Vehicle must meet State minimum insurance requirements
Possession of an Airport Driver Training Certificate (Airport Authorization)
Must have an “Operational Need” to be on the airfield
To obtain and maintain an Airport Driver Training Certificate a person must:
Have an “Operational Need” to be on and drive on the field.
Complete an application and pay the appropriate fee.
Attend Drivers Training.
Pass a written test with a score of 90%.
Attend annual re-certification training.
If you would like to learn more about what it takes to get airfield driving privileges, please feel
free to stop by the Airport Administration Office.