Airstrip / Land Owners
Private Airstrip Code of Conduct
It is important to remember that wen visiting any private airstrip that you the pilot are a visitor on someone else land or property. The following code of conduct should be adhered to. Gross disregard of the code of conduct may result in PAAP privileges being revoked.
- Review the “Participating Airstrip’s Info Page” before every flight to a PAAP airstrip. Owners will update this information as req’d.
- Only arrive at a private airstrip after receiving permission from the airstrip owner/operator. (Even if a PAAP member)
- Leave the airstrip or property in the condition that you found it or better.
- Be mindful of noise and neighbours.
- No Touch & Go’s
- Do not fly to a private airstrip just to land and depart to say you’ve been there. Stay a while and visit local businesses or take advantage of what
the local area has to offer. (Landing at a private airstrip is a privilege, not a right) - If the airstrip is remote, offer to bring supplies or perishables for the owner operator. (ie. Milk, Bread, Eggs, Fruit, Veggies, Tims)
- Offer to make a contribution towards maintaining the airstrip, either monetary or in time.
- Park so that other aircraft can land and depart.
- If there are bathroom facilities use them instead of the bushes.
- Submit a PIREP on the BCGA Airstrip Map
