This article may be referred to as the Blue Canyon Airport rules and regulations.
(Prior code § 34.1)
This article applies equally to every user of the Blue Canyon Airport.
(Prior code § 34.5)
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Management. It shall be the responsibility of the manager of Blue Canyon Airport to fairly and impartially administer the Blue Canyon Airport rules and regulations.
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Users. It shall be the responsibility of every user of the Blue Canyon Airport, pilot or other, to become familiar with the Blue Canyon Airport rules and regulations and to obey those rules and regulations. A copy will be maintained current to reflect any amendments and will be posted at the Nyack Garage, Emigrant Gap, California. Additional copies will be provided by the Blue Canyon Airport manager to any user of the airport who requests such copy.
(Prior code § 34.10)
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions and meanings shall apply unless otherwise specified:
means any person who undertakes directly, by lease, or other arrangements, to engage in air transportation of persons or things. They operate, in various categories, under authority or certification by the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board and/or the California Public Utilities Commission. Categories include certificated route air carriers, trunk carriers, flag carriers, local service carriers, all-cargo carriers, helicopter carriers, commercial air operators, air taxi operators, and charter air carriers.
means a device that is used, or intended to be used, for flight in the air. It includes airplanes, helicopters and gliders, and lighter than air devices such as blimps or balloons, but does not include hang gliders.
means the Blue Canyon Airport, its buildings and facilities, all lands owned by federal government/ Placer County contiguous to the airport, including airspace above such land and the designated approaches thereto.
means aircraft operating in the air or on an airport surface, exclusive of loading ramps or parking areas.
means an authorization issued by air traffic control personnel for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.
means a rotorcraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft (helicopter) is in motion.
means a lighter-than-air aircraft which is not engine driven.
means the height above the earth's surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena, that is reported as "broken," "overcast," or "obscuration," and is not classified "thin" or "partial."
means any person who, for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage of persons, property, or mail in air commerce, or engages in other aerial activity such as flight instruction, aerial photography, fire-fighting, agricultural aviation activities, traffic surveillance.
means use of the Blue Canyon Airport for revenue producing commercial activities.
means the county of Placer.
means any person who rents, leases or owns facilities located on the Blue Canyon Airport, who by virtue of his or her specific type of aviation (or aviation related) activity, requires the occupancy of a site with contiguous aircraft apron and direct access to the aircraft operation area, and who engages in a business activity providing aviation sales or services, including, but not limited to any of the following:
Selling and/or servicing new and used aircraft and component parts;
Aircraft maintenance and repairs;
Sales and/or repair of avionics;
Aviation training (including ground or flight instruction);
Aerial photography;
Air ambulance service;
Aircraft agricultural operations (cropdusting, spraying, or the application of seed, fertilizers, pesticides, defoliants, etc.); and
Aircraft rental, charter, leasing.
means the average forward horizontal distance from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight, at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day, and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.
means prevailing horizontal visibility near the earth's surface.
means a rotor driven aircraft (rotorcraft) that, for its horizontal motion, depends primarily on its engine-driven rotors.
means instrument flight rules covering meteorological conditions below the minimums for flight under visual (VFR) conditions.
means inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and the replacement of parts, but excludes preventive maintenance.
means the maximum landing weight stipulated for a particular aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
means the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight as published in the American Air Almanac, converted to local time.
means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or governmental entity, and includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative of any of them.
means the traffic flow that is prescribed for aircraft landing at, or taking off from the Blue Canyon Airport.
The following construction applies throughout this article:
means visual flight rules covering meteorological conditions, above those requiring flight under IFR conditions.
(Prior code § 34.15)
The ordinance codified in this article is enacted to protect the health, safety and peace, and to promote the welfare and convenience of the general public using the Blue Canyon Airport, or affected by activities related to the airport by providing for the orderly conduct of activities on, or related to, the airport.
(Prior code § 34.20)
Any person desiring to store or base his or her aircraft at the Blue Canyon Airport shall register his aircraft at the Nyack Garage office prior to beginning such storage or operations, and at any time that a change in ownership occurs. The use of the airport or any of its facilities in any manner shall create an obligation on the part of the user to obey all of the rules and regulations herein provided.
(Prior code § 34.25)
No person shall utilize the Blue Canyon Airport for any revenue producing commercial activities without first obtaining a permit from the airport manager for such activities and paying the fees and charges established for such use. The airport manager shall establish, and maintain available for examination upon request, a schedule of fees and charges for the use of the airport and its facilities. Any aircraft owner who fails to pay any fee duly charged for aircraft owned or controlled by him or her shall have such aircraft subject to impounding until the fees are paid, along with any impound fees, or until the aircraft is sold for charges.
(Prior code § 34.30)
Aircraft shall only be stored or parked at places designated by the airport manager and such storage or parking shall be at the sole risk of the owner or operator of the aircraft, and without any responsibility of the Blue Canyon Airport, the county, or any of its officers or employees, for any loss of, or damage to the aircraft while so stored or parked. The owner or operator of the aircraft shall be responsible for the tying-down and securing of the aircraft. The owner or operator shall likewise be responsible for any liability arising from or caused by the aircraft or his or her activities. Transient aircraft shall only be parked in the area designated by the airport manager.
(Prior code § 34.35)
The Blue Canyon Airport shall be open for public use at all hours of the day and night, subject to any restrictions imposed by the airport manager due to inclement weather, the condition of the landing area, the presentation of special events, construction or repair activities, or similar causes. The airport is attended from eight a.m. to five p.m. daily, and services may be obtained at other times by contacting the airport manager at telephone number (916) 252-2511.
(Prior code § 34.40)
No aircraft shall be left unattended on the airport unless properly secured or within a hangar. Owners of aircraft left so unattended shall be liable for damage to other aircraft or property resulting from the failure to adequately secure or tie down the aircraft.
(Prior code § 34.45)
Unless otherwise authorized by the airport manager, no aircraft or vehicle maintenance (other than required to remove damaged aircraft from the runway(s) or taxiway(s), or replacing a flat tire) shall be performed on the Blue Canyon Airport except in areas specifically designated by the airport manager for that purpose. Engine run-ups not incidental to takeoff or landing, shall not be conducted between the hours of five p.m. to seven a.m.
(Prior code § 34.50)
No aircraft equipped with a tail-skid shall operate on any paved surface of the Blue Canyon Airport.
(Prior code § 34.55)
Every person involved in, or witnessing an aircraft accident on the airport shall report promptly the details of such accident to the airport manager, to the FAA and to local law enforcement personnel, as required by law. In addition, the pilot or aircraft owner shall report fully to the California Division of Aeronautics the details on any accident in which there is death or injury, or in which damage to the property of others exceeds $400. The owner and/or pilot of an aircraft which is damaged in an accident, or wrecked, shall be responsible for the prompt removal of the aircraft as directed by the airport manager. Where the pilot or owner is unable to arrange for removal of such disabled or wrecked aircraft, the airport manager shall have the authority to move, or arrange the removal of, the aircraft when released (if applicable) by the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). No liability shall be incurred by the airport manager or others for damage aggravated by, or resulting from, such removal.
(Prior code § 34.60)
No person shall operate any aircraft in flight or on the ground in such a manner as to cause unnecessary noise as determined by applicable federal or state or local laws and regulations.
(Prior code § 34.65)
No person shall enter any restricted area which is posted or closed to the public except (a) persons duly authorized by the airport manager, or (b) law enforcement or fire-fighting personnel.
(Prior code § 34.70)
No person shall wilfully and knowingly permit any animal owned, possessed, or harbored by him or her to enter the airport unless the animal is leashed or restricted in such manner as to be under control, or is in a shipping container, or is otherwise under physical restraint. Nor shall he permit such animal except a Seeing-Eye dog, to enter any airport building.
(Prior code § 34.75)
No person shall enter upon any runway, or runway enclosure, of the Blue Canyon Airport, except in an aircraft, without the express consent of the airport manager or designated representative.
(Prior code § 34.80)
No person shall start any aircraft engine on the Blue Canyon Airport:
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Unless a competent operator is at the controls; and
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Unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate brakes fully applied or the wheels are securely blocked with blocks or chocks that can be removed safely; and/or
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When the aircraft is in such a position that the propeller slipstream or jet blast can cause damage to, or interfere with the operation of, other aircraft, vehicles, mobile equipment, hangars, shops, other buildings, or can cause injury to passengers, spectators, or other personnel.
(Prior code § 34.85)
No person shall taxi any aircraft into, out of, or within any hangar or other building on or adjacent to the airport. Nor shall any person move any aircraft under its own power on the airport unless he or she is in full control of such aircraft, and has assured himself or herself that there is no danger of collision with other aircraft, vehicles, equipment, buildings, or other obstacles. Aircraft shall be taxied at a safe speed, not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
(Prior code § 34.90)
No person shall place, deposit, or dump any garbage, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, sewage, carcass of any dead animal, offal, trash, rubbish, debris, or any other refuse in any location on the airport except in containers plainly marked for such purposes.
(Prior code § 34.95)
No person shall shoot any projectile from a firearm or other device, into, on, or across any portion of the airport, nor have in his or her possession, or under his or her control, any firearm which is not unloaded and securely wrapped and boxed for shipment, or explosive or explosive device; provided, however, that this section does not apply to peace officers or military personnel who are acting in the performance of their duties as such.
(Prior code § 34.100)
Every aircraft before landing and after takeoff shall be flown in accordance with the traffic pattern illustrated on the diagram attached to the ordinance codified in this article as Exhibit "A," and made a part of this article. Aircraft traveling faster than 125 miles per hour, shall be flown using the outside pattern shown on Exhibit "A". (Exhibit "A" to be furnished by airport manager.)
(Prior code § 34.105)
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No aeronautical activity shall be conducted at the Blue Canyon Airport (or within the Airport Traffic Area) except in conformance with current federal air regulations, state of California law and regulations, and this article.
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All initial take-offs shall commence at the end of the runway (unless cleared by the airport manager).
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Touch-and-go landings shall be permitted only after the pilot has received approval from the airport manager.
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The following aircraft are (restricted) or (prohibited) from operating at the Blue Canyon Airport except in emergency situations (examples only):
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Single-engine aircraft having 500 or more horsepower.
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Jet-powered aircraft, because of minimum runway length, noise, environmental constraints, etc.
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Jet-powered aircraft must have prior approval of the airport manager to land at the Blue Canyon Airport.
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No hot air balloons or hang gliders may operate at the Blue Canyon Airport.
(Prior code § 34.110)
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No aircraft shall be fueled or defueled while the aircraft engine is running (or while the aircraft is in a hangar or other enclosed space).
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No smoking shall be permitted within 50 feet of the aircraft or fuel truck while the aircraft is being fueled or defueled.
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During fuel handling, no passenger shall be permitted in or on the aircraft (unless a cabin attendant is stationed at or near the cabin door).
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All hoses, funnels and appurtenances used in fueling or defueling activities shall be equipped properly with a grounding device to prevent possible static ignition of volatile liquids. Such grounding devices shall be used during all fueling and defueling activities.
E.
During fuel handling activities, no person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, nor switch electrical appliances on or off in such aircraft, or in the immediate vicinity 50 feet thereof.
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Every person engaged in aircraft fuel handling shall exercise due care to prevent the overflow of spilling of fuel.
G.
During fuel handling, no person shall use any material or device which is likely to cause a static spark, within 50 feet of such aircraft or fuel truck.
H.
Where there has been a fuel spill or leak, no person shall start the engine of any aircraft in close proximity until the spill or leak has been washed away. In event of such spills or leaks, the airport manager shall be notified.
I.
Fuel hoses and draining or defueling equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sound, and nonleaking condition.
(Prior code § 34.115)
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No person shall travel on any portion of the airport except upon the roads, walks, or places provided for the particular class of traffic, nor occupy the roads or walks in such manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use.
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Motor-vehicle traffic shall yield the right-of-way to aircraft.
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Every vehicle operating within, in, or on the runways, taxiways, ramps or aircraft parking or tiedown areas shall be painted, marked, or lighted as directed by the airport manager, and/or shall display an orange and white, checkered flag not less than three feet square.
D.
Any accident, involving a motor vehicle, which results in a fatality or injury, or in property damage shall be reported by the driver to the airport manager.
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No person shall operate any motor vehicle on the airport in excess of 20 miles per hour (except emergency vehicles responding to an emergency situation). On passenger loading ramps, in aircraft parking lots, and in areas immediately adjacent to hangars, speed shall not exceed 10 miles per hour. The speed limit on the airport access road from (highway or street) shall be 25 miles per hour.
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Vehicles shall not be parked on the airport other than in the manner and locations indicated by posted traffic signs and markings.
G.
Vehicles that are to be left unattended may be parked only in designated airport vehicle parking lots.
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Vehicles parked other than specified in subsections F and G of this section, may be moved by airport personnel, and in such event a towing charge will be levied prior to releasing the vehicle from impound. No liability for damages sustained by such vehicles during said movement will be assumed by the county.
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Motor vehicles shall not be driven on or across runways or other portions of aircraft operating areas without clearance from the airport manager.
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No person may operate a motor vehicle or aircraft in or on any portion of the airport while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
(Prior code § 34.120)
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No person shall light or smoke any cigarette, cigar, pipe, or similar object in the following airport areas:
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No person may use flammable liquids, solvents, or substances to clean any aircraft, engine, part, or accessory unless designed for that purpose and approved in writing by the airport manager. Such approval shall only be granted when the airport manager approves the ventilation provisions, fireproofing, and fire-extinguishing equipment.
C.
No person shall light or use any open flame for any purpose in any hangar or other building on the airport without the prior written consent of the airport manager.
D.
No person shall operate any electric or gas welding or cutting equipment anywhere on the airport without prior written approval of the airport manager and the California Division of Forestry.
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No person shall store or stock any material or substance, or permit such activities in or on the airport in such a manner, or of such nature, as to constitute a fire hazard. And no person shall keep, store or discard any flammable liquid, gas, signal flare, or other flammable material in any hangar, shop, building, room, enclosure, or other place on the airport except in areas specially designated by the airport manager for such purpose.
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Lessees of hangars, shops, or other airport areas shall provide suitable metal receptacles with hinged lids for the storage of oily waste, rags, and other similar rubbish. All such materials shall be removed by the lessee at frequent intervals.
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Every lessee shall maintain his or her leased area clean and reasonably free of oil, grease, waste, other flammable materials and weeds.
H.
Lessees shall provide, and maintain in proper working order, adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishers. Each such extinguisher shall bear a suitable tag which indicates the most recent date of inspection or servicing. Extinguishers shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(Prior code § 34.125)
No person shall deliver aviation fuels or lubricants to, or dispense such fuel from, at, or upon the airport without a permit from the airport manager. For the right, privilege and concession of making deliveries of all types of aviation fuels and lubricants, and other fuels, to any person or location at or upon the airport, other than to a central fuel service stand provided by the airport, or to a bulk storage plant of an oil company on the airport, there is levied against such permit holder, a gallonage charge of eight cents ($.08) per gallon for each gallon of fuel so delivered. This provision does not apply to employees of the Blue Canyon Airport. The maximum retail price per gallon of fuel dispensed at the airport shall be as established by the airport manager. No fuel shall be stored anywhere on the airport except in underground tanks, or such other tanks as may be approved by the airport manager.
(Prior code § 34.130)
Each aircraft based at the Blue Canyon Airport must be covered by bodily injury liability insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per incident.
(Prior code § 34.135)
No person shall:
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Take or use any aircraft, aircraft parts, instruments, or tools pertaining thereto, which are owned, controlled, or operated by any other person, while such aircraft, parts, instruments, or tools are stored or otherwise left on the Blue Canyon Airport, or within its hangars, buildings, or facilities, without the written consent of the owner/operator thereof, except upon satisfactory evidence of the right to do so duly presented to the airport manager, or authorized by him or her, or so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Land, takeoff, taxi, or otherwise operate any aircraft on, at, or from, the Blue Canyon Airport when he or she knows such aircraft is not operating properly, or is equipped with any part or safety device which is defective or unsafe. Deviations from this restriction shall only be permitted by specific authorization from the airport manager or his designated representative. Nor shall any aircraft be operated on or at the airport, or on any runway thereof, when the airport or runway has been closed to traffic by the airport manager or other legal authority, and such closure has been indicated by the placement of an "X" at each end of the closed runway.
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Operate any aircraft (or vehicle) on, at, or in the vicinity (three statute miles) of the Blue Canyon Airport in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, whether his or her own or that of others.
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Engage in the performance of any aerobatics, stunt, maneuver not necessary to a normal takeoff, landing, normal turn or level flight of the aircraft, over or within one mile of the exterior boundaries of the airport.
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Engage in the sale of any goods, wares, merchandise, or services at or upon the airport without first having secured from the airport manager a permit therefor, and paying any required fees for such permit.
(Prior code § 34.140)
The airport manager is directed and authorized to close the airport, or portions thereof, or suspend operations related to the landing, takeoff, or taxiing of aircraft during any period in which he or she determines that such operations, or their continuance, would be hazardous. Causes for such closure could include, but would not be limited to, adverse weather conditions, runway maintenance or repairs, runway obstacles, fire, aircraft or other accident. Any such closure shall be effective only during such time as there is placed at each end of each runway so closed, a letter "X", the arms of which are at least 20 feet long and two feet wide, and so colored as to contrast with the background or other surface. The airport manager shall immediately notify the Marysville flight service station and issue a notice to airmen (NOTAM), advising of the closure.
(Prior code § 34.145)