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Issue
Authority: Spruce Creek Airport Authority Committee
Issue Date: March 1, 2010
Current Revision: March 1, 2010
1. General
1.01 Scope
Spruce
Creek Airport (here after referred to as the Airport) is a private
airport owned and operated by the Spruce Creek Property Owners
Association (SCPOA). The Airport Authority Committee (here after referred
to as the AAC) thru the SCPOA Board of Directors has the authority and
the responsibility to oversee the operation of the Airport. All flying
activities are regulated by the FAA, TSA
and by the recommended procedures published in the Aeronautical
Information Manual. In addition, a limited number of local rules and
procedures have been established to promote a safe and enjoyable airport.
All residents, tenants and invitees are required
to abide by these procedures.
1.02 Windsock Park
This area is for the use and enjoyment of all residents,
tenants, and invitees. Its location and proximity to the runway requires
special vigilance. No person or vehicles are allowed between the fence and the runway at
any time. All children should be kept under close supervision at all
times because of the proximity to an active runway and taxiway. Pets must
be on a leash. Windsock Park is accessed by way of Cessna Blvd., an
active taxiway. Taxiing on grass area is prohibited
1.03
Spruce Creek Airport
This is
a private airport operating under a renewable Private Airport
Registration and Site Approval issued by the State of Florida. Rules and
restrictions imposed by this Registration govern its use. All aircraft
operating at the Airport must have liability insurance.
It is the responsibility of the resident or
tenant extending an invitation to make all invitee pilots aware of the transit parking locations, restrictions, operating rules, and
procedures of this airport.
All aircraft parking on ramp
must display a name and phone number and Spruce Creek contact on the
glare shield.
1.04
Runway Description
The
asphalt runway is designated 05/23 and is 3998 feet long and 176 feet
wide at an elevation of 24 feet MSL. The threshold is displaced for
landing on Rwy 05 and Rwy 23 by 350ft. There is 3650ft. remaining on both
runways. Maximum aircraft operating weight is 30,000 pounds.
1.05
Communications
All
pilots are strongly encouraged to equip their aircraft with a VHF radio
and to use radio procedures recommended in the Advisory Circular for
non-towered airports. The assigned Unicom frequency is 122.975 MHz. This
is used as the Common Advisory Frequency (CTAF) and is unmonitored for
airport advisories. Airport Weather information is available on 121.725
MHz.
1.06
Reference Publications
Federal
Aviation Regulations, TSA Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual,
and Advisory Circulars, form the basis for all flight operations and
airport operating procedures.
1.07
Noise Sensitive Area
Pilots should be aware that the area around Spruce
Creek Fly-In is noise sensitive. Housing areas, schools, etc., should be
avoided to the extent possible and practical.
1.08 Airport Safety
Smoking
within fifty feet of any fuel truck or aircraft fueling facility is
unsafe and is therefore not permitted.
2.01
Taxiing
Pilots
will taxi at a reasonable and safe speed. The speed limit on all taxiways
and ramp areas is 15 mph.
Aircraft
always have the right of way.
2.02
Runway Selection
For
noise abatement the preferred runway is Rwy. 23
2.03
Engine Run-up
Normal
engine run-up is restricted to the established run-up pads on the south
side ends of Rwys. 05 and 23 (refer to Appendix A-2). Maintenance run-ups
are permitted only at the normal run-up pads or on Beech Blvd. at the
runway intersection. Pilots shall exercise good judgment in attempting to
minimize the effects of prop wash/jet blast and noise production during
run-up.
2.04
Back Taxiing
Only
aircraft, unable to use taxiways because of wing tip clearance or gear
track considerations, are permitted to back taxi.
When on the runway use landing
lights and radio coordination with other departing and landing traffic.
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3.
Flight Operations
3.01 Takeoffs
All
fixed wing aircraft are encouraged to use the full length of the runway
to provide the greatest margin of safety in the event of an emergency.
Pilots are encouraged to always
use landing lights for all takeoffs and landings
3.02
Noise Abatement
Departing
aircraft are to climb on runway heading to 400 feet AGL and beyond the departure
end of the runway before making any turns. Pilots shall use noise
abatement climb procedures including after-takeoff power and prop speed
reductions consistent with safe operating practices and techniques.
3.03 Temporary
Flight Restrictions
TFRs are frequently
imposed on flight operations at and near the Airport. Pilots shall check
with Flight Service or other facilities for current TFR information.
3.04
Departures Restrictions
All VFR
departures must be conscious of the configurations of the Daytona Beach
(DAB) Class C airspace and New Smyrna Beach (EVB) Class D airspace and
their effect on flight operations at the Airport. Radio contact with the
appropriate facility is required prior to penetrating DAB Class C or EVB
Class D airspace. (See Appendix B for published departure and arrival
procedures.)
3.05 Night
Operations
During
the hours of darkness, if runway lights are inoperative, the runway is
closed. Night proficiency flying should be completed by 10 P.M. local
time. If flying is necessary between 10 P.M. and 7 A.M., please consider
your neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum.
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3.06 Flight Training
(a)
Residents - Only Residents (Both Student and
CFI) of Spruce Creek are permitted to train at the Airport. (It is
suggested to leave the Airport area for all training purposes) All
simulated emergencies are strongly discouraged. This includes power
reductions to simulate engine failure, as well as any other simulation
that might distract a pilot during takeoff, departure, approach, or
landing.
(b)
Non-Residents - Non-resident pilots and/or
students renting or leasing aircraft from a Resident of Spruce Creek Fly-In must adhere to the following
rules:
Only US Certified Instructors or Pilots are allowed
to T.O. or Land at the Airport.
All training including Touch & Go's must be
conducted away from the Airport.
No Simulated Emergencies to be conducted at the
Airport.
All aircraft climb on runway
heading to 400 feet AGL and beyond the departure end of the runway before
commencing turns.
3.07 VFR Operations
(a)
Traffic
Pattern - Arriving VFR aircraft should
monitor 121.725
MHz for airport weather information. The traffic pattern altitude
is 800ft
AGL. Except for large and/or high speed aircraft 1000ft AGL. All
arriving aircraft shall fly a Standard Left-Hand Traffic pattern (refer to Appendix A-3) at the
appropriate altitude using AIM recommended radio calls and procedures.
Straight-in approaches and landings are discouraged.
(b)
Overhead
Approach - Overhead approaches are
normally used for formation flights; however, they are not given priority
over other traffic. Formation flight leaders are expected to take
adequate spacing on other traffic in the pattern. Common sense and normal
courtesy should be exercised to resolve traffic pattern conflicts. An
overhead approach consists of an Initial Point (IP) 1 to 3 miles out that is
aligned with the runway. Aircraft then fly at traffic pattern
altitude to a point overhead the approach end of the landing runway.
The lead aircraft will perform a level 180-degree
turn (called the break) to downwind and, at an appropriate point, a
continuous turn to final. Succeeding aircraft take spacing on the
preceding aircraft and fly the same pattern (refer to Appendix A-4). Appropriate radio calls are made at
the IP, the break and base leg. This procedure is effective in rapidly
recovering (landing) multiple aircraft.
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3.08 IFR Operations
(a)
IFR Departures - If unable to depart VFR contact
by Cell Phone
DAB Departure Control 386
226-3932
(b)
Arrivals
- Arriving
aircraft should monitor 121.725 MHz for airport weather information.
Pilots are expected to monitor and make appropriate radio calls to
announce their intentions on the local CTAF frequency 122.975 MHz.
CANCEL IFR FLIGHT PLAN
(c)
IFR
GPS Approaches - RNAV/GPS 05 is a private
approach to a private airport. Only residents with the approved and
number approach plate assigned to them may utilize this procedure.
3.09 Helicopter Operations
(a)
Start-Up - Helicopters must be towed to a
helipad adjacent to the runway at Beech or Cessna Blvd. prior to
start-up. Run-ups are to be conducted on the helipad.
(b)
Taxiing - Hover taxiing is permitted only
over the north end of Beech Blvd. and the west end of Cessna Blvd.
Hover taxiing is not permitted
on other portions of Beech or Cessna Boulevards.
(c)
Departures
- After coordination
with fixed wing arrival and departure traffic, helicopters should depart
over the runway centerline and, after that, avoid the flow of fixed wing
traffic.
(d)
Arrivals
- Approaches
must be made over the centerline of the runway. Pilots are encouraged to
plan the approach so as to spend minimum time on the runway. Hover taxi
to a designated helipad without delay. After shutdown, the helicopter
must be moved by tug to a suitable parking area.
(e)
Tie-down
and Security - Helicopters should be secured
in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. See Advisory
Circular AC 20-35 for other recommended tie-down procedures and
information. To address Homeland Security and local safety and security
issues, all unattended helicopters should be locked.
3.10 Ultra-Light Operations - Only
Aircraft with an ICAO registered (Tail Number) and FAA or Foreign
Certified Pilots are permitted to operate within the Airport traffic
area.
3.11 Balloon Operations - Balloon operations are
prohibited due to SCPOA insurance coverage.
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4.
Airport Facilities
4.01 Runway Lights - Runway lights are normally set
on low from dusk to dawn. When runway lights are on, light intensity can
be controlled by the pilot by activation of the mic switch on 122.975 MHz
(3 times-low, 5 times-med, 7 times-high within 5 sec.).
4.02 Windsocks - Illuminated windsocks are
installed at the approach end of each runway on the left side.
4.03 Automated Weather Observing
System (AWOS) – Current
airport weather information is available by radio or telephone.
Advisories provide altimeter, density altitude, wind direction and speed,
visibility, temperature, dew point, estimated ceiling, crosswind, and
wind-shear warnings. A radio check is also available by radio.
(a)
Radio Access – AWOS is continuously transmitted
on frequency 121.725 MHz. A “Radio Check” in which the system accepts a
short message from the user, and echoes the same back to the user, is
available after every AWOS transmission.
(b)
Telephone Access – A complete AWOS advisory can be
accessed by dialing the SUPERAWOS center at 617-262-3825 and when
prompted for an airport, enter 7FL6 (7356).
4.04 Precision Approach Path
Indicator (PAPI) -
A standard, steady-state, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) is
installed on the left side, 1050 feet from the runway threshold of both
runways 5 and 23. The PAPI system is calibrated for a 3 degree glide
slope to touch-down 1000 feet beyond the runway displaced threshold.
HIGH
ON
LOW
GLIDE PATH
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5. Emergency
Procedures
5.01
Airport Emergency Response Procedures
An Emergency
Procedures manual has been published by the Spruce Creek Airport
Authority Committee, which establishes an action plan for aircraft
accidents and incidents.
5.02
Aircraft Accidents
An emergency
response team has been established within the community to respond to all
aircraft accidents and incidents. The objective of this team is to
protect life and property, avoid a secondary incident, and organize and
implement necessary response actions. This will include crowd control and
limiting access to the accident or incident scene. It may also include
temporarily closing the airport or limiting its use.
5.03
Accident or Incident Scene Access
A photo
identification badge and orange-colored vest will identify those
individuals with authorized access to an accident or incident scene. All
others must remain clear of the area.
6.01 Security Issues
Runway encroachment by vehicles or individuals, vandalism of
aircraft or airport facilities, unauthorized vehicles on taxiways, or
other activities deemed to be a hazard or a potential hazard to aircraft
operations should be reported immediately to Spruce Creek Security at (386)756-6125.
Theft, vandalism or destruction of aircraft or airport facilities is a
federal offense.
6.02 Pilot Communication with Security
Spruce
Creek Security can be contacted on the CTAF 122.975 MHz for emergency
assistance or urgent communications. This frequency is monitored
24 hours a day.
6.03 Security Cameras and Patrol
All taxiways and aircraft parking areas are patrolled and
under camera surveillance by the Airport Operations and Security 24 hours
a day, these cameras & audio are recorded.
6.04 Runway Access
No pedestrians or vehicles are permitted on the runway, the
safety areas (within fifteen feet of the runway edge), or runway overruns
(extending past the runway end) except on paved cart paths. An exception
is made for specifically identified individuals and specially equipped
vehicles. A photo identification badge issued by the Airport Manager or
POA Manager is worn by all individuals authorized access to the runway,
runway safety area, and runway overrun. Vehicles authorized runway access
must, both day and night, display a flashing or rotating beacon visible
360 degrees when on the runway, runway safety areas, or runway overruns. All
authorized vehicles must have a two-way communications radio and monitor
122.975 MHz. Other vehicles not so equipped must be escorted while
in these restricted areas.
6.05 Taxiway Access
Vehicles (cars and trucks) are prohibited from using all
taxiways except
Delta, Echo, Lindy Loop, Tony, Cessna, and Beech Boulevards.
Special use permits may be issued by the POA office to owners of
recreational vehicles and other vehicles where taxiway access to a hangar
is required. This permit must be displayed on the windshield of the
vehicle. Vendors with vehicles over 12,500 pounds GW must post a bond
with the SCPOA in order to access taxiways.
6.06 Taxiway Speed Limit
The maximum speed limit on all taxiways is 15 mph for
vehicles and aircraft.
AIRCRAFT ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
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7. Aircraft Parking
7.01 Tie-down
Definition
An aircraft is considered to be tied down when
tail, wing, and nose tie-down rings, if provided, are anchored to the
ground with a suitable size rope, strap, or chain so as to prevent movement
that could cause damage to other aircraft or property. (See Advisory
Circular AC 20-35C)
7.02
Resident Parking
(a) POA Property - POA
managed aircraft tie-downs are located throughout the community and are
made available to all residents on a first-come-first-serve basis. Those
tie-downs are assigned and leased by the POA on an annual basis. If
available residents may lease one site and sub-leasing is not permitted.
If a non-assigned aircraft is temporarily parked on a leased tie-down,
Spruce Creek Security should be informed and it will be cited.
(b) Private Property - Resident,
tenant, and invitee aircraft parking is permitted on private property
clear of taxiway setbacks and road right-of-ways. To address Homeland
Security and local safety and security issues, all unattended aircraft
parked on POA or private property should be tied down and locked. All
invitees must register with the POA at (386) 760-5884, and or Spruce Creek Security at
(386)756-6125.
7.03
Invitee (guest) Parking
Ramp Parking areas defined with BLUE LINES
at the Northwest side of Cessna Blvd. and the Northeast side Beech Blvd.
(refer to Appendix A-5) are designated invitee parking areas. All invitees must register
with the POA at (386) 760-5884, and or Spruce Creek Security at (386)
756-6125. As a means of prudent risk management in the operation of a
private airport and to address Homeland Security issues, invitee aircraft
are monitored daily by Spruce Creek Security. All unauthorized aircraft
are reported each morning to the Airport Mgr., SCPOA Mgr., and if deemed
necessary Government and Local authorities. No fee will be charged for the first 3 days in the Invitee
parking area. After the
3rd day of parking a fee of $10.00 per day is charged for small aircraft
parking and $25.00 per day is charged for large aircraft (over 12,500
GW). If Aircraft is parked in a Resident Parking Spot an $80.00
fee will be charged. These fees will be bill to owner of said Aircraft by
the POA office. Residents or
tenants sponsoring invitee aircraft are responsible for all unpaid
parking fees. There are no fees or restrictions to the length of
stay for invitee aircraft parked on private property. To address Homeland
Security and local safety and security issues, all unattended aircraft
should be tied down and double locked.
Invitees must leave contact
phone number and name displayed in plain sight on the aircraft
glare-shield.
7.04
Special Event Parking
During Daytona Beach area special events (such as
Speed Week, Pepsi 400, and Bike Week), invitee parking may be limited and
special parking fees and procedures may apply.
7.05
POA Security Responsibilities
The Spruce Creek Security Force monitors and logs
all aircraft parking.
8.01 Inspection
Frequent inspections of the runway and
taxiways are conducted for condition, cleanliness, and condition of all
visual aids. Report any observed deficiencies to the Airport Manager or the
POA office (386) 760-5884
8.02
Maintenance
Taxiway easements are
officially defined in Spruce Creek Covenants and Restrictions and in the
table below. Property owners, residents, and tenants should be
aware of taxiway easement(s) on their property. They are responsible for
maintaining obstruction-free right of way. No vehicle, equipment, or
other obstructions should be left unattended on the taxiway surface or
easement.
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Taxiway
Easements (feet)
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Taxiway(s)
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Width
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Shoulders
(from edge of taxiway)
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Height
above ground level free of obstructions
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Beech
and Cessna
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100
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40 (paved)
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No vertical obstructions
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Lindy
Loop
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100
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10 (unpaved)
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No vertical obstructions
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E,F,G,H,I,K,L,M,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z
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60
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unimproved
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20
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A,B,C,D
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50
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unimproved
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20
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APPENDIX A
A-1 SPRUCE CREEK
AIRPORT
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A-2 RUNWAYS 5/23 RUN-UP AREAS
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APPENDIX B
B-1 Creek Arrival or Departure
The “Creek Arrival” and
“Creek Departure” are visual procedures that can be used to
arrive or depart the Spruce Creek airport to and from the ocean
shoreline. These are VFR only procedures which define a ground track and
target altitudes for inbound and outbound aircraft in the corridor
between the DAB Class C and the EVB Class D airspace. Pilots should alter
course and altitude as necessary for safe separation from other traffic.
Suggested example radio transmissions on the CTAF of 122.975 MHz
Inbound: “Spruce Creek traffic, Twin
Comanche, Creek Arrival at the shoreline”
Outbound: “Spruce Creek traffic, Twin Comanche,
Creek Departure over the interstate”
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The “Tank Departure” is a
visual procedure to stay well clear of DAB Class C Airspace when
departing Northwest. This is a VFR only procedure. Pilots should alter
course and altitude as necessary for safe separation from other traffic.
Departure from Runway 23:
After departure,
turn right, maintain at or below 1000 feet, fly over the tank, then fly
heading 290° until crossing I-4 and SR-92 (both major east-west roads),
then on course.
Departure from Runway 5:
After departure,
enter left downwind, when abeam the numbers Runway 5 turn right, maintain
at or below 1000 feet, fly over the tank, then fly heading 290° until
crossing I-4 and SR-92 (both major east-west roads), then on course.
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