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!Warning!
Airport Visibility Limitations
Pilots, vehicles, and pedestrians should be aware it is not possible to
see from one end of the runway to the other and direct radio
transmissions from one end to the other may not be heard. Visibility
from take off positions to mid field may also be restricted. Prior to
take off, pilots should take extra precaution to assure there are no
other aircraft, vehicles, pedestrians, or animals on the runway.
November 17, 2007
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
This bulletin is a suggested procedure only. Aircraft operational
safety decisions are the sole responsibility of the pilot in command.
DEPARTING AIRCRAFT:
1.
Before taxing aircraft, make a radio check with the AWOS to ensure the
radio is operative. Click the
mike 4 times for a radio check.
2.
Taxi to the top of
the midfield for a pre takeoff runway check. This position allows a
visual check for
aircraft at both runway ends as well as being able to observe the entire
3420 ft. length of the runway for
other possible hazards. (Note: The extended taxiways
located on the runway centerline at both ends of
the runway are not visible from the midfield location.
Accordingly, aircraft preparing to depart may not be
visible from the midfield position).
3. This midfield location
allows a visual check of all three windsocks and the wind tetrahedron.
It also
provides line of sight radio transmission to both ends of the runway. On
122.90 click the mike three
times to receive AWOS winds and altimeter setting.
4.
After checking the runway
conditions and determining the wind direction, from the midfield
location,
make an initial radio
transmission, stating the intended takeoff runway (RUNWAY 21 IS
THE PREFERRED
LOW/NO WIND RUNWAY).
5.
It is recommended that all
run-up and preflight preparations be completed before making the initial
radio
call at the midfield
position. This will minimize the time between the initial radio call and
the actual
takeoff.
6.
Taxi to the departure runway.
Reversing taxi directions should be completed in the parking ramp areas.
AVOID RUNWAY
CROSSINGS.
7.
Immediately prior to
departure, click the mike four times and listen for the radio check to
verify your
transmitter is functioning.
Then announce your departure.
ARRIVING AIRCRAFT (RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE:
A complete traffic pattern with
a standard entry as defined in the AIM is recommended to be flown by all
arriving aircraft. “Elk Clearing” runs are NOT recommended, but if
flown, should be in the direction of the active runway. Visually check
both ends of the runway for aircraft
Note:
The traffic pattern at Mogollon Airpark is east of the runway. Runway 21
has a left hand traffic pattern and runway 03 has a right hand traffic
pattern.
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