Chapter 18.16 — TAKE-OFF AND LANDINGS

All engine run-ups shall be made in designated areas. (Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

No person shall start or run an engine in an Aircraft on the Airport unless there is a person trained as a pilot or Aircraft mechanic in the Aircraft at the engine controls. (Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

• A. Starting engines. It is unlawful for any person to start an engine of an Aircraft parked on the Airport in a manner that damages any other property, Aircraft, or persons, or that blows paper, dirt or other material across taxiways or runways, so as to endanger the safety of operations on the Airport.

• B. Foreign object debris. It is unlawful for any person to use any material (such as oil absorbents or similar material) in such a manner that creates a hazard of personal injury or property damage when picked up, swirled or blown about by the blast from an Aircraft engine.

• (Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; 2001; Ord. 5203; Ord. 5557, 2011)

Take-offs shall be made from the end of the runway unless the Airport Traffic Control Tower is in operation and has directed otherwise.

(Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

All landings shall be confined to the hard surface runways and shall be made on the runway designated by the Airport Traffic Control Tower or the proper runway for safe operation as indicated by wind and weather conditions when the tower is not in operation. (Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

Helicopters may land in an area designated by the Airport Director or as directed by the Airport Traffic Control Tower, exercising due care with respect to other aircraft and/or people. Autogyros shall land and take-off on the active runway and taxi to the parking area as do fixedwing Aircraft.

(Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

In the interest of aviation safety during the hours that the Airport Traffic Control Tower is not in operation, all pilots conducting flight operations shall use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.

(Ord. 3480 §2, 1971; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

• A. Landings outside airport prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to take off from or land any Aircraft within the limits of the City of Santa Barbara outside of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, except under the following circumstances:

  1. In emergency situations where it is impossible or impractical for the Aircraft to remain in the air and landing is necessary to avoid greater danger;

  2. When special permission has been secured from the City Administrator, or other person designated by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara to grant such permission, in which event such landing and taking-off shall be solely in the area and under the conditions imposed by such public official;

  3. Helicopters landing at officially-designated heliports;

  4. Aircraft while engaged in firefighting, rescue operations or responding to a medical emergency;

  5. Parachute or other contrivance used primarily as safety equipment;

  6. Hang Gliders;

  7. Military aircraft;

  8. Law enforcement aircraft.

• (Ord. 3777, 1975; Ord. 4118, 1981; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

No motorless Aircraft shall land or take-off at the Airport without prior permission from the Airport Director.

(Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

It is unlawful to take off in an Aircraft towing any object or device, including, but not limited to, Gliders and banners, without prior written permission from the Airport Director. (Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 5557, 2011)

Operators of turbojet and turboprop Aircraft are prohibited from conducting a series of touchand-go practice landings at the Airport without the prior consent of the Airport Director. (Ord. 5557, 2011)

Local Traffic (for purposes of this section, "Local Traffic" means Helicopters conducting training operations operating in the traffic pattern, within sight of the tower, or Helicopters known to be departing or arriving from flight in local practice areas) Helicopter training operations shall not be conducted on the Airport without the prior written consent of the Airport Director.

(Ord. 5557, 2011)

CHAPTER 18.18 OPERATION OF HANG GLIDERS