RULES
The LakAERO Vista Corporation (LVC) airport is an unmonitored, unattended, unimproved, no facilities, private airstrip for members and their invited guests only.
The following rules apply:
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1. All applicable Federal Aviation Administration Regulations as outlined in the current FAR/AIM must be complied with.
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2. Only aircraft, runway maintenance vehicles conducting routine operations and UTV’s/Golf Carts are allowed on the runway. Passenger sized vehicles are not permitted on any LVC Runway or taxiway designated for aircraft operation.
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3. Restricted category Commercial operations defined under 14 CFR 91.313 including agricultural spraying, are not authorized and any use of runway is strictly prohibited. Commercial businesses in furtherance of aviation including A&P and flight instruction ARE authorized, so long as they pose no undue hazard to the safety of LVC pilots, guests, or other personnel or aircraft and property. This rule is intended to prohibit commercial businesses with no aviation affiliation from obtaining LVC airfield and associated easement access.
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4. Preventing turf runway damage is the responsibility of all members and guests. Pilots will limit operations during wet runway conditions.
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5. Personal Safety: Aircraft always have right-of-way. Pedestrians on the airstrip will use caution and be alert for low flying or taxiing aircraft. Children are not be allowed to play on the airfield and must be accompanied by an adult if on LVC property.
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6. Hazardous conditions and operations, or non-compliance with these directives may be reported to the LVC Board of directors in writing. Reports should include date/time/aircraft number, if applicable.
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7. The Board of Directors will implement a consequence system to handle infractions consisting of the following:
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Verbal Warning from a Board Member to offender
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Written Notice of infraction, and will be used as evidence to establish a chain of infractions for future use, if necessary.
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Revocation of LVC privileges
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Notification of local authorities for trespassing on LVC Property
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8. Any pilot may petition the board to remove any tree. If the board determines it to be a safety hazard, it will be removed. LVC Association is responsible for upkeep of trees on LVC property.
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9. Property owners may plant new trees within their property lines to be no closer than 100’ from runway centerline. Any owner planting new trees should be aware of associated easements that may be established, and pay special attention to rule #8.
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10. Hard surfaced pads at grade within owner property owner lines are permitted. Property owners should be aware of associated easements that may be established. No permanent structures may exist above grade on LVC property.
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11. Sprinkler systems below grade will be permitted. Property owners should be aware of associated easements that may be established.
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12. Airshow smoke system usage is requested to be used at altitudes above 500’.
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13. Low Approach/Inspection passes are at pilot discretion and shall be kept to a minimum as safely required.
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14. Operations arriving to, on, or departing from LVC property without insurance waive their rights to damages or claims and will be fully held liable for damages incurred on association property. Uninsured operators hold LVC, property owners in good standing, and their guests harmless in the event of an incident/accident. Agreement to this term is compulsory when utilizing LVC owned/operated facilities.
Non-compliance with these rules will result in a warning. After which, action may be taken to terminate airstrip and additional LVC privileges.
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