Caloundra Aerodrome Fly Neighbourly Policy
Helicopter Operations
As an operator of Helicopter Operations at Caloundra Aerodrome _____________________________ is committed to undertaking operations in a Fly Neighbourly manner. We commit to undertake our operations in a manner which is considerate to local residents whilst maintaining safe operation of the helicopter.
We will do so by endeavouring to adhere to the following principles:
All pilots to plan all flights to minimise flights over built up areas
Wherever possible, use satellite strips for helicopter circuit operations
Avoid flying low over populated areas
Avoid tight manoeuvres and turns while operating helicopters over populated areas
Oval circuits at 500ft for helicopters is preferred remaining within the airport boundary where possible
A maximum of 5 aircraft in the circuit area at any time
No training to occur between the hours of 1900 and 0700
Night training available for Caloundra based operators between 1900 and 2100 Monday to Friday only
Ensure that environmental and noise issues are included in pilot training
Respond to community enquiries about noise in a co-operative manner
Fixed Wing Operations
As an operator of general aviation activities at Caloundra Aerodrome ____________________________ is committed to undertaking operations in a Fly Neighbourly manner. We commit to undertaking our operations in a manner which is considerate to local residents, whilst maintaining safe operation of the aircraft.
We will do so by endeavouring to adhere to the following principles:
Compliance with noise abatement procedures included in the ERSA
All pilots to plan all flights to minimise flight over built up areas
Wherever practicable runway departure to use full length in order to maximise height over populated areas
Consider using satellite strips for aircraft circuit operations
Avoid flying low over populated areas
Minimise engine failure training over populated areas
No training to occur between the hours of 1900 and 0700
Night training available for Caloundra based operators between 1900 and 2100 Monday to Friday only
No engine ground running for the purpose of engine testing to occur between the hours of 1900 and 0700 (unless approved by the Airport General Manager for extenuating circumstances)
Ensuring that all non pre flight engine runs are undertaken in the designated run-up area
Ensuring that environmental awareness and noise issues are included in pilot training
Responding to community inquiries about noise in a cooperative manner.
Funny, their own fly neighbourly policy doesn't say anything about their 1,500' limit (that is "NOT OK" and referenced in their propaganda).
Ps. Personally, I liked low level circuits, especially at 11am on a Sunday morning, right after an abusive phone call about how inconsiderate I was for disturbing a late morning sleep in.
