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Be sure to not drive across the main north south runwy. Use the Permitter
Road, which is located one half mile south of the old aiports ops buildings,
old Flight Service, and the aviation fuel pumps.
Radio:
(E) All sailplanes will monitor 123.0 during the launch
procedure, and once released from the tow plane they will switch
to a glider frequency. Williams Opeartions will monitor, and operate on
123.5
Use the CTAF of 123.0 for takoff and landing as Siskiyou.
Set-Up and Grid
Taxiway/Old Runway Use
Aircraft and support vehicle
setup
(A) Each pilot will have permission to take sufficient space
along the cable tie downs areas at both the west and east sides
of the South end of the main runway. The East side is to be
filled first, and is the primary sail plane tie down area. Only
cable tie downs are permitted and no one is to use or place
rebar or metal pins in the ground for additional tie downs.
Each pilot is allowed room for a trailer, assembled plane, and one support
vehicle. If additional vehicles can be parked
behind the wings of the assembled glider as long as they do
not extend beyond the rudder and/or block the traffic flow down the center
of the runway.
(B) If space is limited due to a large number of contestants, trailers
(unless the pilot is putting
his/her plane away each night, will be moved and stored to a designated
area (far east side
of the bridge crew, in front of the sailplane, and so on).
(C) During a contest, those pilots in the contest will be given
preference for tie downs over non contest pilots.
(D) There will at all times be a clear passage way through the middle
of the closed runway, or sufficient width to allow all sailplanes
to be pushed to the water area or the main runway.
(E) Camping will be permitted by your plane at night, or in designated
areas (the east side of the bridge crew), as long as during the
day, the above rules are maintained for clearance on the runway,
and space is sufficient to allow all pilots a place to tie down planes.
There will be other designate camping areas once permission
is granted, such as the lawn for tents at the CCC building, the
East side of the bridge crew, and so on.
(F) Do not under any circumstances put cars, RV's, trailers, sail
planes, or throw objects of any kind into the agricultural
area surrounding the airfield. There may be one marked area
where the club has a lease, that we may use for parking, but it will be
clearly marked.
Closed Areas
(A) As noted above, the agricultural fields are closed areas.
(B) The area west of the cross road (that permits traffic to enter
the west end of the closed runway from the perimeter road)
is off limits to everyone who does not lease or rent or own
the hangers or hanger spaces. All of the pilots and owners of these
hangers and spaces have been kind enough to agree to taxi
around the other side of the old taxiway, and thus not disturb
us or risk damage and frustration by trying to get through when we are
preparing to set up. We in turn have agreed during the
contest to drive around this area.
(C) If for some reason a power plane must use the old taxiway, please
remember they have that right, and at all times we are to
provide a clear and safe taxiway for them to maneuver through
us. Not everyone will know all the agreements, and someone may simply
need to taxi through. This is always their right to
do so, and only the Operations Manager or Contest Director
may determine otherwise (safety issue).
(D) Do not cross the main runway at the center area and then drive
on the closed runway to get to the East side of the bridge
crew area. This is not permitted except in an emergency.
(E) The main runway is closed to vehicle traffic (except clearly
flagged tow carts), except under certain conditions, such
as when towing the sail planes for set up, or retrieving gear
after the launch process has been completed. No RV'S on the runway.
(F) We request that you do not drive across the main runway (except
with golf carts), especially during contests.
There is a procedure to do so on non contest days, but again
only in limited situations. You may only do so at the south end,
and you must drive on the overrun area, south of the numbers
and the closed mark. This will cause you to drive near
the lights, so be careful. Also, before crossing you must radio
to all traffic on 123.0 that you are intending to cross, and
wait for a reply. You must then get out of your car while radioing
or after, and look for traffic in the pattern. Then and only then
are you allowed to cross the main runway with a vehicle.
And this is even asked to be only when absolutely necessary.
Speed Limits and Signs
(A) The speed limit on the airport, anywhere except
the perimeter road is 25 miles per hour. Of course one
may drive slower and it is requested that you do so when near the tie
down areas, as planes, cars, people, and pets will be freely
moving in and out of the traffic areas.
(B) The speed limit for the perimeter road is undefined, but clearly
limited by the roughness of the road and a very sharp corner
at the east end. 40 miles per hour would seem reasonable.
Remember that the perimeter road is two way traffic and narrow, and that
people bicycle and walk on this road with their children and pets.
(C) The perimeter road speed limit starts at the junction of the
crossroad, not before. Thus the 211 hanger, the county shops,
and the CCC area, is designated as a 25mph zone. Again, there
will be much activity in these areas, be careful and pay attention for
people to be crossing the roads anywhere.
(D) There will be signs directing all traffic to the crossroad to
enter the west side of the old taxiway, and signs directing
traffic to the perimeter road. There will be temporary barricades
on the roads leading to the 211 and commercial hanger areas.
Children, Pets, and Animals
(A) The county has a rule that pets will be leashed
when on the airport. If for some reason your pet is
not leashed, you are responsible for the safety of your pet, and are to
be sure to keep your pet from interfering with glider movement
or safety.
(B) Children and pets are to be with their parents and owners when
near or on the main runway. It is requested that all adults work
together to ensure the safety of children and pets, assisting them
to a safer area, and remembering they too are an important part of any
flying area or contest.
(C) There are wild animals all around the airport. Please
enjoy them and treat them kindly. Drive carefully on
the perimeter road, especially at night.
Fees
(A) The county has set numerous fees for parking/tie-downs
at the airport. These fees will be collected from each
person at the end of his or her stay.
(B) Fees: RV's $5 per night, limited to 30 days maximum stay.
Cars free for 30 days
Planes and plane trailers (one unit) $3 per night, or $10 per week, or
$30 month.
(C) All members who are current on the yearly dues will have free
parking on the east side for the year, and in contests, when
there is overflow, this will extend to the west side tie down area
as well. Contest pilots will be given priority and choice of spaces
over non contest pilots.
(E) Fees will be collected by the Contest Manager and will be paid
to the county for use of the airport facilities. All dues
are being used to upgrade the club facilities and areas, and all
pilots are encouraged to become members.
Support Activities
Sanitation and Garbage
(A) Their will be a number of porta potties available along the
old taxiway. There is a public restroom at the weather
station complex in the middle of the airport.
(B) There will be a number of garbage barrels and dumpsters.
Please put all garbage in these.
(C) There are two free RV dumping sites in Yreka. These are
located at the South end car wash, the Quick Lube just to
the South of the main part of town. Water is available
at these area also.
Contacts
(A) There will be a contest retrieval number for pilots landing
out. This will be posted and provided for all pilots.