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Issue
Date: Nov. 1998
Prior Revisions: March 2000, Dec. 2003, Dec. 2004, July 2006, January
2007, February 2007
Current Revision: April 2007 Rev 4
INTRODUCTION: Spruce Creek Airport is a
private airport owned and operated by the Spruce Creek Property Owners
Association. The S.C. Airport Authority Committee thru the SCPOA
Board of Directors has the authority and the responsibility to oversee
the operation of the S.C.
Airport. All
flying activities are regulated by the FAA and by the recommended
procedures published in the Airman’s 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 encouraged to cooperate and abide by these procedures.
I.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
General
01.00 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. It is operated for the
use and enjoyment of its residents, tenants and invitees. Refer to
Appendix A-1 for airport details.
ONLY AIRCRAFT WITH AN ICAO REGISTRATION (Tail
Number) AND FAA OR FOREIGN CERTIFIED PILOTS ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE
WITHIN SPRUCE CREEK AIRPORT
TRAFFIC AREA.
01.01 Transient Aircraft – “Transient”
aircraft are limited to specifically invited guests of a Spruce Creek
property owner or renter, hereafter referred to as “invitees”. 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.
01.02 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 Rwys.
05 & 23 by 350ft.with 3650ft. remaining. No recent survey to
determine the runway strength has been accomplished due to the high costs
of such survey. The Military had originally established a weight limit of
35,000 pound for our runway. A maximum recommended weight is therefore
conservatively set at 30,000 pounds. Pilots operating aircraft above this
recommendation maximum weight may damage the runway and taxiways and may
also cause damage to their aircraft. Refer to Appendix A-1 for airport
details.
01.03 Reference Publications
- Federal Air Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, and Advisory
Circulars form the basis for all flight operations and airport operating
procedures.
01.04 Communications - All pilots are
strongly encouraged to equip their aircraft with an installed or portable
VHF radio and to use radio procedures recommended in the Advisory
Circular for non-tower airports. The assigned UNICOM Frequency
is 122.975 MHz. This is used as the Common Traffic Advisory
Frequency (CTAF) and is unmonitored for airport advisories. Airport
weather information is available via a Pilot Activated Runway Information
System (PARIS). It is activated by 3 slow clicks of the mike on
122.75 MHz.
01.05 Noise Sensitive Areas
- Pilots should be aware that much of the area around Spruce Creek Fly-In
is noise sensitive. In particular, housing areas, schools, etc.,
they should be avoided to the extent possible and practical. It
is suggested that all aircraft climb straight out to 500ft. AGL before
commencing turns.
01.06 Flight Procedures and Maintenance of Facilities
- All Spruce Creek pilots have the opportunity to use the published
procedures and observe the condition of all facilities. Each pilot is
encouraged to report any deficiencies and offer suggestions for change
and improvement. Submit all comments in writing to the POA office,
Attention: Spruce Creek Airport Manager. and the S.C. Airport Authority Committee.
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AIRPORT
GROUND OPERATIONS
02.00 Taxiing - Pilots will taxi at
a reasonable and safe speed appropriate for the existing conditions
considering pedestrian and vehicular traffic, proximity to other
aircraft, sight-line visibility restrictions, and weather. The speed
limit on all taxiways and ramp areas is 15 mph.
02.01 Runway Selection - There is no
stated preferential runway. Runway selection should be based on the
runway in use by other aircraft, wind, weather, and any other factors the
pilot might wish to consider. Takeoffs opposing the flow of traffic are
discouraged but, if deemed necessary, should be coordinated by radio with
other airport traffic.
02.02 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 are
asked to exercise good judgment in attempting to minimize the effects of
prop wash/jet blast and noise production during run-up.
02.03 Back Taxiing - Only aircraft,
unable to use taxiways because of wing tip clearance or gear track
considerations, are permitted to back taxi on the runway with landing
lights on and after radio coordination with other departing
and landing traffic.
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TAKEOFF
AND DEPARTURE
03.00 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
03.01 Noise Abatement - Departing aircraft
are to climb on runway heading to 500 feet MSL and beyond the departure
end of the runway before making any turns. Pilots are encouraged to use
noise abatement climb procedures including after-takeoff power and prop
speed reductions consistent with safe operating practices and techniques.
03.02 Temporary Flight Restrictions
- TFRs are frequently imposed on flight operations at and near Spruce Creek
Airport. Pilots are
cautioned to check with Flight Service and other facilities for current
TFR information.
03.03 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 Spruce Creek Airport.
Position awareness and extreme vigilance is required in this
high-traffic, compressed airspace. 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.)
03.04 Simulated Emergencies
- 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.
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VFR OPERATIONS
04.00 Traffic Pattern – Arriving VFR
aircraft should monitor PARIS
on 122.75 MHz (3 slow clicks on the mike) for airport
information. The traffic pattern altitude is 800ft MSL for
conventional aircraft and 1000ft MSL for large and/or high speed aircraft.
All individual arriving aircraft are expected to 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
VFR approach and landings are discouraged.
04.01 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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IFR OPERATIONS
05.00 IFR Departures – This section is
intentionally blank.
05.01 IFR Arrivals - Arriving IFR
aircraft should monitor PARIS
122.75 MHz (3 slow clicks of the mike) for airport
information. Pilots are expected to monitor and make appropriate radio
calls to announce their intentions on the local CTAF frequency
122.975 MHz. If VFR conditions exist, fly a normal VFR
traffic pattern with appropriate radio calls.
05.02 IFR GPS Approaches - There is an
approved and published private GPS approach for Spruce Creek Airport.
It is available only to qualified resident and tenant pilots flying
properly certified and equipped aircraft. This approach procedure and
documentation is issued and assigned by the Airport Manager only to those
qualified individuals and aircraft. Contact the Airport Manager or the
POA office for more information.
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NIGHT OPERATIONS
06.00 Night Flying Restrictions
– During the hours of darkness, when runway lights are inoperative, the
runway is closed and no takeoffs or landings are permitted. 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.
VISUAL AIDS
07.00
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 mike switch on 122.975
MHz (3 times-low, 5 times-med, 7 times-high).
07.01
Windsocks
– Illuminated windsocks are installed at the
approach end of each runway on the left side.
07.02
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 GLIDE PATH
LOW
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AIRCRAFT PARKING
08.00
Aircraft Parking – Aircraft may not be left unattended on any
taxiway, runway or ramp surface other than designated aircraft parking
and tie-down areas. (see 13.00 through 13.05, Aircraft Parking and
Tie-Down).
HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
09.00 Start-Up - Helicopters should
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.
09.01 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 Blvds.
09.02 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.
09.03 Arrivals - Approaches will be
made over the centerline of the runway. Pilots are encouraged to plan the
approach so as to spend minimum time on the runway, then hover taxi to a
designated helipad. After shutdown, the helicopter may be moved by tug to
a suitable parking area.
09.04 Tie-down and Security
- Helicopters should be secured in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. See Advisory Circular AC 20-35C for other recommended
tie-down procedures and information. To address Homeland Security and
local safety and security issues, all unattended helicopters should be
locked.
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ULTRA-LITE OPERATIONS
10.00
ONLY AIRCRAFT WITH AN ICAO REGISTRATION (Tail Number) AND FAA OR
FOREIGN CERTIFIED PILOTS ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE WITHIN SPRUCE CREEK AIRPORT
TRAFFIC AREA.
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GENERAL OPERATING AND MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
11.00 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.
11.01 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.
11.02 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.
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AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY
12.00 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.
12.01 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.
12.02 Security Patrol - All taxiways and
aircraft parking areas are patrolled by Spruce Creek Security 24 hours a
day.
12.03 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.
12.04 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.
12.05 Taxiway Speed Limit - All vehicles
will operate at a reasonable and safe speed appropriate for the existing
conditions considering proximity to aircraft and pedestrians as well as
sight-line restrictions to visibility and weather. The maximum speed
limit on all taxiways is 15 mph for vehicles and aircraft. AIRCRAFT
ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
12.06 Smoking – Smoking within fifty
feet of any fuel truck or aircraft fueling facility is unsafe and is therefore
not permitted.
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AIRCRAFT PARKING AND TIE-DOWN
13.00 Resident Aircraft Parking
- 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.
Residents are entitled to 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.
13.01 Resident Aircraft Parking -(on 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) 760-5892, and or
Spruce Creek Security at (386)756-6125.
13.02
Invitee Aircraft Parking - Ramp Parking areas
defined with a 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) 760-5892, and or
Spruce Creek Security at (386)756-6125. Invitees are issued a
POA numbered Invitee Parking Pass
to be displayed on the invitee aircraft glair-shield. 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). 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.
13.03 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 for further
procedures and information.)
13.04 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.
13.05 Security Monitoring –, the Spruce
Creek Security Force monitors and logs all aircraft parking on a daily
basis.
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AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
14.00 Invitee Aircraft Registration
- Transient aircraft parked overnight in a POA transient parking area
must register the aircraft with the POA at (386) 760-5892,
and or Spruce Creek Security at (386)756-6125. (See 13.02
Invitee Aircraft Parking fees)
WINDSOCK PARK
15.00 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 hedgerow 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. AIRCRAFT ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
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MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES
16.00 Runway Inspection
- Daily inspections of the runway are conducted to ensure runway
condition, cleanliness, and condition of all visual aides. Necessary
repairs are made in a timely manner. Report any observed deficiencies to
the Airport Manager or the POA office (386) 760-5892
16.01 Taxiway Inspection - Taxiway
inspections are regularly conducted to confirm condition and encroachment
onto taxiway easements.
16.02 Taxiway Easements and Right-of-Ways
– [Taxiway easements are clearly defined in the Spruce Creek Covenants
and Restrictions. Taxiway widths -- Taxiways Beech and Cessna
are paved for taxiway use at a width of one hundred (100) feet and a
paved forty (40) foot shoulder on each side. Taxiway Lindy Loop is paved
for fifty (50) foot each side of taxiway centerline and its full right of
way width of sixty (60) feet each side of centerline, (10ft unpaved each
side). Txw’s E,F,GH,I,K,L,M,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y, and Z have
easement/right of way from ground level to 20ft.above the taxiway
surface, and span distance measured 30ft. either side of taxiway
centerline. Txw’s A,B,C,and D have easement/right of way from
ground level to 20ft.above the taxiway surface, and span distance
measured 25ft. either side of taxiway centerline.]
Each
taxiway property owner, resident, or tenant should be aware of the
location of this easement on his or her property and is responsible for
obstruction free right of way. No vehicle, equipment, or any other
obstruction should ever be left unattended on the taxiway surface or
taxiway easement.
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COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
17.00 Flight Operations – Anyone with a
complaint concerning air or ground operating procedures is encouraged to
contact that pilot personally to resolve the issue. If this is
unsuccessful, submit all details in writing to the POA office, Attention:
Airport Mgr. and Spruce Creek Airport Authority Committee at 212-1 Cessna
Blvd. Port Orange,
Fl. 32128. Tel. (386) 760-5892.
APPENDIX A
A-1 SPRUCE CREEK AIRPORT
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A-2 RUNWAYS 5/23 RUN-UP AREAS
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A-3 RUNWAYS 5/23 STANDARD LEFT HAND TRAFFIC PATTERNS
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A-4 RUNWAYS 5/23 OVERHEAD APPROACH
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A-5 INVITEE PARKING
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APPENDIX B
CREEK ARRIVAL/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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