Sometimes the attitude of an airport towards GA is relevant, I fly out of there occasionally and have just been sent this from the group -
The airport have issued new rules about who can, and cannot be allowed on the apron, I have a full list of all of these if anyone wants a copy.
To summarise these are the ones which affect most of us-
1. In addition to wearing a high-vis vest, all personnel using the GA apron must have an airport security pass.
2. Therefore for those of you who don’t have this, you would need to be accompanied by someone who does
3. Ear defenders must be carried at all times – silly I know but thems the rules, carrying a set of earplugs in your pocket will suffice
4. Hi-viz jackets/vests must be fastened at the front at all times – another silly one !
5. Passengers must be escorted by crew or ground staff at all times
6. A 3-strike rule applies to breaches, and you may be revoked access to the apron if you break these rules
Now, there is a group of pilots and GA users which were formed last year known as LAGAUA (Liverpool Airport General Aviation Users Association), and this group are lobbying the airport management over various issues which affect us, including these rules and a lot more besides.
