Operations - General

The following requirements are designed to minimise noise, dust, foreign object damage and annoyance to local residents and do not prohibit any course of action considered nescessary by an operator in the interest of safety.

Fixed Wing (Powered Aircraft)

Fixed wing powered aircraft pilots should where possible observe the following:

  • No circuit training after 1830 hours or prior to 0900 hours local time.
  • Due consideration for local residents — please limit flight before 7.30 am to essential operations only (9.00 am Sundays?).
  • On simulated forced landings, glide approaches and simulated engine failure after take off manoeuvres, keep the flight path away from buildings.
  • Aircraft with noisy characteristics are to use full runway length for take off and reduce to climb power as soon as safety permits.
  • Engine run-up and propeller checks are to be conducted with due regard for houses.
  • Power settings and flight profiles should be planned for minimum noise levels consistent with safety.

Glider

TBA

Rotary Wing

Helicopter pilots are to observe the following:

  • No circuit training after 1830 hours or prior to 0900 hours local time.
  • Houses should not be used as reference points for training or other manoeuvres.
  • Hover training is not permitted.
  • Helicopters arriving or departing the airfield are to remain aligned with the extended centreline.
  • In dry conditions, be aware of creating nuisance dust problems with adjacent housing.

Parachuting

TBA

Model Aircraft

TBA