OPERATIONS & POLICY
(OVER 254 POUNDS)Adopted
August 7, 2001, Yuba County Board of Supervisors
Under the authority granted in Yuba
County Ordinance Chapter 2.110, Airport Rules and Regulations, "no person
shall operate a hang glider or ultralight aircraft at, onto, or from the
Airport without prior approval of the Airport Manager." Gyroplanes
and ultralights over 254 lbs are governed by FAR Parts 61, 91, and other
relevant FARs. Operators in this category are requested to participate in
the airport's "voluntary" Gyroplane Compliance Policy to assure a safe
flying environment. Gyroplanes in the over 254-pound category that desire
to rent an aircraft T-hangar at the Yuba County Airport are required to
participate in this program.
Approval is based on the following:
- Gyroplane must be registered with
the FAA and must display the "N" number
- Gyroplane must have a current air
worthiness certificate signed by the FAA
- If a registered pilot, license
and medical examination must be current
- If a student pilot, must be in
possession of a current student license and have passed the required
medical exam.
The requirements for receiving a
pilot's license with a "rotorcraft category and gyroplane class rating"
are fully described under FAR 61 and generally include the following:
A person who applies for a private
pilot certificate with a rotorcraft category and gyroplane class rating
must log at least 40 hours of flight time that includes at least 20 hours
of flight training from an authorized instructor and 10 hours of solo
flight training in the areas of operation listed in FAR 61.107(b)(4).
The only authorized gyroplane
instructor at this time at the Yuba County Airport is
Souza Gyroplanes. Instruction and further
information is available from the instructor. An authorized instructor of
Souza Gyroplanes will verify compliance of these rules and procedures by
signature of the "Experimental
Aircraft Operation Compliance Certification" and provide
specific course rules as specified and approved by the Airport Manager
under the authority of Yuba County Ordinance Chapter 2.110. |
