TIE-DOWN SPECIFIC RULES

1. The permitted use of the Premises granted to Lessee is solely for the tying down, securing, storing, and removing of the permitted aircraft listed in their lease. The aircraft must be airworthy, and if repairs are necessary, Lessee shall provide Lofty Enterprises LLC with a completion date for the repairs. Aircraft that are not airworthy are not permitted to remain on the Premises for more than sixty (60) days without expressed written permission of Lofty Enterprises LLC.

2. Lessee may also use the tie-down area for the making minor repairs to Lessee’s aircraft, or to other aircraft related equipment, in a manner consistent with FAA and the aircraft manufacturer's guidelines. Such minor work shall be limited to oil changes or spark plug replacement, or to other similar work, and shall be performed by the Lessee or by Lessee's employee, agent, or contractor, and not by any third party. Lessee shall not make any repairs to the aircraft not authorized by the aircraft owner, even if Lessee is otherwise qualified and certified to make such repairs.

3. Lessee shall keep the tie-down area clean and free of debris and not place or allow to be placed any debris on Airport property. Maintenance boxes, ladders, or other items must be approved by the Lofty Enterprises LLC prior to being placed on the premises.

4. Modifications, alterations, posting of signs or any change to the tie-down area is strictly prohibited. Lessee shall not modify or replace the existing tie-down device provided for the tie-down area. Lessee shall not park or leave aircraft on the Airport's taxiways or taxi lanes in a manner that interferes with or obstructs access to any other tie-down space, common area, public use space, or other Airport facility.

5. Lessee assumes complete responsibility for tying down or securing Lessee's aircraft and at all times store aircraft at Lessee's sole risk; Lofty Enterprises LLC shall have no responsibility therefore.

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ELECTRIC GATES Use caution around electric gates. Gates are electronically monitored.

 

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU ALLOWED TO STAY OVERNIGHT ON THE PREMISES.

 

SMOKING This is a non-smoking facility and NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN ANY PART OF THE PREMISES.

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DEFECTS Report to the Lofty Enterprises LLC any defects to the aircraft parking/storage space that require maintenance. ​Allow Lofty Enterprises LLC to perform maintenance and construction to the Airport facilities as Lofty Enterprises LLC deems necessary.

 

REPAIRS Lessee agrees to limit repair and maintenance performed by Lessee to that which does not: violate fire regulations; cause structural or other damage to airport improvements, including surface areas; distract from the clean, orderly appearance of the airport; exceed the limit of such repair and maintenance which Lessee is authorized to perform by FAA regulations.

 

VEHICLES Lessee's private vehicle may be stored within the hangar space while the aircraft is in use. No parking of vehicles allowed in tie down spaces.

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RODENTS Do not store food containers, dried food, etc. that could attract rodents or insects.

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QUIET ENJOYMENT shall conduct, and shall cause Lessee’s guests and/or invitees to conduct, all activities on the Premises in a manner that will not interfere with the safety and quiet enjoyment of the Airport by other Lessees and members of the public.

 

FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES No firearm, whether or not loaded or operable, and no explosive or explosive device whether or not operable, shall be brought into or possessed within any premises owned or leased by Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

LUBRICATING OILS, DOPES, PAINTS AND THINNERS – STORAGE No person shall keep or store any lubricating oils, dopes, paints or thinners on airport premises, in hangars, or in any building at the airport unless stored in an appropriate, approved container with suitable draw-off devices and storage of such materials is approved by lease, license or permit.

 

EXPLOSIVES Occupant shall not store explosives, gasoline or other motor fuel (except as contained in the permanently affixed and properly vented fuel tank(s) of a stored motor vehicle), kerosene, oil, acid, caustic or any other flammable, explosive, or hazardous substances which may be hazardous to the Premises, or to the health, safety or welfare of the public; nor to allow any noxious odors or liquid of any kind to escape therefrom. 

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ANIMALS No person shall enter the premises with a dog or other animal, except a seeing-eye dog, unless such dogs or other animals are restrained by a leash and kept under complete control.

 

SANITATION REQUIREMENTS No dumpster service is provided, and Lessee agrees to remove any trash brought onto the premises. If any items and/or trash are left on the premises, Occupant will be subject to a $150.00 Trash/Dump Fee. Flammable, corrosive, hazardous, explosive and other toxic or dangerous substances shall only be placed in receptacles that are clearly labeled and designed to handle these materials.

 

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT No person shall install or use any electrical equipment or machinery in a hangar, modify existing wiring, or install additional outlets, fixtures or similar items without the prior written approval of Lofty Enterprises LLC unless otherwise such installations are authorized by a lease with Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

HANGAR INSPECTION Unless otherwise specified under a lease with Lofty Enterprises LLC, the employees of Lofty Enterprises LLC shall have the right to enter any hangar on Lofty Enterprises LLC’s premises at any time without notifying or obtaining permission of the Lessee for the purpose of inspecting the hangar’s physical condition and assuring compliance with all Laws.

 

USE OF ROADS AND WALKS No person shall travel on the airport property other than on the roads, walks, and places appropriate to the type of travel, nor shall any person use said roads, walks, or other places in such a manner so as to hinder or obstruct the property usage thereof by others.

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OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT No person shall navigate, land, takeoff or fly any aircraft, or service, maintain or repair any aircraft, or conduct any aircraft operations or activities on, form or about the airport other than in conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Air Regulations (FAR), and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) rules and regulation and with applicable laws of the State of California.

 

AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT In compliance with FAA regulations, no person shall operate an aircraft to, from, or at a towered airport unless it is equipped with a functional two-way radio capable of communicating with the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) or on the appropriate frequencies, including but not limited to, the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) frequency, in accordance with FAA regulations, or if under “no radio” conditions, pilot is under positive control with ATCT using light-gun signaling.

 

LOCATION FOR STARTING AND RUNNING AIRCRAFT ENGINES Aircraft engines shall be started and warmed only in those places designated for such purposes by the airport manager. Aircraft shall be so placed and oriented while an engine is running that no hangar, building, or person is in the path of the propeller slipstream, and so that no dust cloud or other hazard to aircraft is created.

 

RUNNING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES No aircraft engine shall be started or run unless a licensed pilot or mechanic is attending the controls. Blocks equipped with ropes, or other suitable equipment for blocking an aircraft, shall always be placed in front of the main landing wheels prior to starting an engine of the aircraft unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate locking brakes.

 

RUNNING OF ENGINES IN HANGARS No aircraft engines shall be started or run in a hangar at any time.

 

SAFE HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT The pilot of moving aircraft, or of an aircraft preparing or waiting to move, shall take all due care to avoid, and shall assure himself that there is no danger of a collision with any other aircraft, whether moving or stationary, or with any building or obstruction. Aircraft shall at all times be taxied, landed or taken-off at reasonable speeds and while under the full control of the pilot.

 

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES All persons operating aircraft from Lofty Enterprises LLC premises shall comply with all noise abatement procedures, traffic patterns, and policies as may be established by the Rosamond Homeowners Association and acceptable to the FAA.

 

AIRCRAFT PARKING No person shall park any aircraft at the airport in a location or manner not specifically designated or authorized by Lofty Enterprises LLC, or an airport manager. Employees of Lofty Enterprises LLC may take action to lock-up or remove any aircraft parked in an unauthorized manner or location. Aircraft may be stored at tie-down spaces owned and operated by Lofty Enterprises LLC at an airport on either a transient or long term basis. Transient use shall refer to aircraft storage at an established daily rate with no designated space for no more than 30 days. Lofty Enterprises LLC may require a permit for transient use. Long term tie downs shall refer to tie down uses that occur for a period of more than 30 days with a designated space provided at an established monthly rate. A lease shall be required for all long-term tie downs.

 

AIRCRAFT STORAGE AND REPAIRS AREA No aircraft shall be stored or repaired in any area or space other than those areas and spaces designated for such purposes by Lofty Enterprises LLC or airport manager.

 

SECURING OF UNATTENDED AIRCRAFT Securing of unattended aircraft shall be the responsibility of the pilot of the aircraft. No aircraft shall be left unattended at the premises unless properly secured or positioned in a hangar or tie-down spot.

 

AIRCRAFT REPAIRS Owners and operators may perform repairs on their own aircraft, provided such work is conducted in an area designated by the Director of Airports and is compliant with Laws, including those related to health, safety, and stormwater. Owners and operators may perform inspections and minor repairs on their aircraft in their assigned hangar or parking areas (excluding draining engine oil, hydraulic fluid or fuel, or using solvents, unless adequate stormwater BMPs are used) in compliance with all Laws, including without limitation the airport stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, or such subsequent plan as may from time to time be adopted to comply with State and federal clean water laws, and as long as all hazardous materials are properly disposed of off airport premises.

 

INCOMPLETE REPAIRS No person shall leave any aircraft in a disassembled condition in the aircraft parking areas for longer than sixty (60) days without prior written approval from Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

NON-AIRWORTHY AIRCRAFT The storage of non-airworthy aircraft or components thereof at Lofty Enterprises LLC airport facilities or in tie-down spaces on the premises for any period greater than sixty (60) days is prohibited, unless the express written consent from Lofty Enterprises LLC is obtained. The tow-away, removal or storage of any such aircraft or components thereof shall be at the owner’s sole cost and expense and without liability to Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

PAINTING Painting and other similar processes shall only be conducted in buildings that are specifically designated for such activities, and must comply with Laws, including those relating to health and safety and stormwater, and those of the Air Pollution Control District. Shelters or any open tie-down areas are not authorized for these activities. Minor “touch-up” painting may be accomplished with prior written approval from Lofty Enterprises LLC and in compliance with Laws, including those relating to health and safety and stormwater, and those of the Air Pollution Control District. The aircraft owner shall be held responsible for any damage to other aircraft and/or real or personal property resulting from any painting activities.

 

DERELICT AIRCRAFT Parking of derelict aircraft is prohibited on airport property. Derelict aircraft is defined as an aircraft that is not in active restoration, construction, or maintenance or does not have a current Registration and Airworthiness Certificate. The tow-away, removal, or storage of any such aircraft or components thereof shall be at the owner’s sole cost and expense and without liability to Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

CLEANING / WASHING OF AIRCRAFT No person shall use flammable, volatile, or hazardous liquids in the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and/or appliances unless such cleaning operations are conducted in open air or in a room specifically set aside for that purpose. The room shall be properly ventilated, fireproofed, and equipped with adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishing apparatus. Fire Marshall approval shall be obtained before use of any such room/designated area is permitted. No aircraft washing shall be permitted unless performed at an approved aircraft wash rack or in an alternative area approved by Lofty Enterprises LLC and in manner compliant with all Laws, including without limitation those related to the illicit discharge of non-stormwater and the discharge of pollutants in water.

 

INTOXICANTS AND DRUGS No pilot or other member of the crew of an aircraft in operation on any Lofty Enterprises LLC premises, or any person attending or assisting in said operation of the aircraft, shall be under the influence of or impaired by drugs or alcohol. No person obviously under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be permitted to board any aircraft except in case of emergency.

 

ACCIDENT REPORTS Persons involved in or witnessing an aircraft accident on the airport shall report such accident to the airport manager’s office or to the nearest Lofty Enterprises LLC employee as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so. Such persons shall make written reports as requested by the airport manager.

 

SPEED Motor vehicles shall be operated in strict compliance with the speed limits prescribed Lofty Enterprises LLC and indicated by posted traffic signs. In no event shall any motor vehicle, except emergency vehicles in any emergency situation, exceed a speed of five (5) miles per hour.

 

PARKING Vehicles shall be parked on the airport in the manner and at the locations indicated by posted traffic signs, or as designated by a lease, license or permit. Please leave aisles clear and do not block another Lessee’s door while on the premises. Delivery drivers are to be met promptly and are not to block the front driveway or gate under any circumstances.

 

COMMON CARRIERS No bus, truck, taxi or other common carrier or vehicle for hire shall load or unload passengers or personal property at any place on the airport other than that place or those places designated by Lofty Enterprises LLC.

 

AIRCRAFT RIGHT OF WAY No person operating a motor vehicle on the Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) shall in any way hinder, stop, slow or otherwise interfere with the operation of any aircraft movement on the airport. An aircraft always has the right-of-way.

 

DRIVING PRIVILEGE REVOCABLE The privilege to drive on the movement area may be revoked or suspended by Lofty Enterprises LLC or the master lessee that issued the driver training card at any time to ensure public and pilot safety.

 

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS No person shall use the airport or any part thereof, or any airport facilities, for revenue producing or commercial activities without first securing an appropriate permit, lease or other such document from Lofty Enterprises LLC and, after having obtained such document, without complying fully and completely with all the terms and conditions thereof including the payment of rates and charges. 

 

SIGNAGE Lessee shall not place any signs or stickers upon the hangar without obtaining written approval from Lofty Enterprises LLC.​

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS NOTIFICATION AND REMVOAL Persons shall not fuel an aircraft in a manner that overfills the tank(s) or causes the tank(s) to leak fuel through its vent, and/or dump fuel. If there is a spill of gasoline, oil, grease, or any material, the operator and owner of the equipment causing the spill shall immediately remove the spill and report it to Lofty Enterprises LLC. Spills occurring on leased or licensed airport property shall be deemed to be the responsibility of the licensee requesting fuel service or lessee whether or not the lessee requested fuel services to completely clean-up to the. In the event of a fuel spill longer than ten (10) feet in any direction or fifty (50) or more square feet total, the operator of the equipment causing the spill shall immediately call the Fire Department at 911. Subsequently, a call shall be made to Lofty Enterprises LLC’s 24-hour notification line at (XXX) XXX-XXXX to notify the Director of Airports. For fuel spills or hazardous materials clean up at McClellan-Palomar Airport contact Operations personnel and/or the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Unit at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or (XXX) XXX-XXXX. In the event of any spillage, and the failure of the operator, owner, lessee or licensee to restore the area to its original safe and environmentally sounds status, Lofty Enterprises LLC may clean-up any material unlawfully spilled, placed or otherwise deposited at the airport and may charge the responsible person(s) for the cost of the clean-up, any required environmental remediation, and any expenses incurred by, or fines or damages imposed on, Lofty Enterprises LLC as a result thereof.

 

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED All service facilities and equipment must be properly equipped with adequate fire extinguishers and trained personnel to operate such emergency response equipment.

 

NOTICE OF CONTACT INFORMATION Keep Lofty Enterprises LLC informed of any address, e-mail, or phone changes.

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TERMINATION Upon termination of a lease, Lessee shall surrender premises in the same condition as received, excluding reasonable use and wear thereof and damage by fire, act of God, or by the elements excepted.