Be On High Alert This Holiday Season At Residential Airparks
High risk Items could include taxi or runway incursions.
Some high risk items to consider when hosting or operating airparks during the holidays could include:
- First time airpark visitors driving on runway or taxiways in vehicles of any kind. Golf carts, off road vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
- People (Curious Children) in or around aircraft operating areas. Take an extra look before starting.
- Domestic pets wildlife displaced from surrounding area by visitors onto the runway.
- Reindeer pulling a sled in the pattern piloted by a big guy in a red suit and nose making deliveries without talking on the radio.
Other Safety Tips.
- Safety briefing information with invitation
- Secure aircraft doors and keys
- Lock gates or entrances to aircraft operating areas
- Have a discussion with your airpark neighbors about how the airpark can be a safer and more wonderful place.
Thank you for being part of the Aviation Home and Hangar Community.
Erik McCormick - Publisher - AirparkMap.com
