Resolution 1994-185
RESOLUTION NO. 94- ~
KARCH 22. 1994
U80LtlTIO. TO A~ A LETTER BY THJI EXJlCllTIVB DIRECTOR
OF TD COLLIJlR COl1llTY AIRPOR'1' AtlTBORITY PJlRXITTIIfG THE
1l'fILUATIOIf OJ! A PORTIO. OJ! THJI AIRBPACl: ABOVE TaE
IJIIIOD.LJIlI AIRPOR'1' POR AJf UROBATIC PRACTICB BOX J!OR ONE
(1) RAll.
WHEREAS, Collier County has been requested by the members of
the Everglades Aerobatic Group to permit the utilization of a
portion of the airspace of the Immokalee Airport for an aerobatic
practice box; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Airport Authority has recommended
to the Board ot County COII1Iissioners that the me1llbers of the
Everglades Aerobatic Group be permitted to utilize the airspace tor
.erobatic practice only, as shown on Exhibit "A;" and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration owns and controls
the airspace above the IlIIIOkalee Airport, and Coll ier County's
consent is requested to maintain a spirit of cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight standards
District OfUce 19, has issued a CertiUcate of Waiver or
Authorization to the Everglades Aerobatic Group to utilize the
llIIIOkalee Airport airspace upon permission being granted by the
Executive Director of the Collier County Airport Authority of
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards
District Ottice - 19, has requested that the Executive Director of
the Collier County Airport Authority submit a letter permitting the
aerobatic practice box at the Immokalee Airport: and
WHEREAS, the letter ot peraission is being requested pursuant
to the Federal Aviation AdlIinistration quidelines (8700.1 ClIG 4)
vhich requires that the holder ot the Certiticate ot Waiver or
Authorization .ust obtain, and hold on a continuing basis
throughout the duration ot use ot the aerobatic practice box, the
peraission of the Airport Manager (or landowner it over private
property) over which the aerobatic flight is conducted; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration guidelines are a
suggested matter ot practice and not required by law; and
WHEREAS, a copy ot the Certiticate of Waiver or Authorization
is attached as Exhibit "B;" and
WlIEREA5, a copy of the proposed letter of permission to the
Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards District Office _
19, is attached as Exhibit "C;" and
WHEREAS, the Risk Management Department has determined that
Collier County is adequately protected by its general liability and
insurance and the insurance ot the members ot the Everglades
Aerobatic Group.
HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COKKISSIOHERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board ot County COII1Iissioners approves the attached letter
to the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards District
ottice - 19, granting peraission to utilize a portion of the
airspace ot the Immokalee Airport by members ot the Everglades
Aerobatic Group for the practice of aerobatic maneuvers only.
2. The Board of County commissioners authorizes the Executive
Director ot the Collier County Airport Authority to execute and
deliver the attached letter of permission to the Federal Aviation
Adainistration, Flight Standards District Otfice - 19.
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KARCH- 22 1994
This Resolution adopted atter motion, secondnand mAjority
vote.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAl AVlATlOH AOMINl5TRATIOI'f
CERTIFICA TE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION
_10 EVERGLADES AEROBATIC GROUP
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C/O DAVID L. EBERSHOFF
4450 YACHT HARBOR DR.. NAPLES. FL 33962
Thill t'ntitka'e;,. tMt,ftJ (or the oJX"Oltinn' treriRatl,. clekril.N"11 11('rt"jn:l(r~t. ~() pt!ntm ~h:tll ~nnduct
any "J'ft1I'Jon puna_ne. ft) 1M lUllhority nf thif; tntifkatft C!%C'rpl in lK'corcl:\nr.e with the ~t~n(lard nnd
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Rqalations not specifically .:alred h,Chis C'trtific:alr.
QrfI.AfJONS AUfJ<)ftZ1O
AEROBATIC FLIGHT KANEt1VERS AlIO SEQUENCES PERFORMED BY
THE AEROBATIC GROUP ACTIVE MEMBERS WITHIN A 3,300 X 3,300
BLOCK OF AIRSPACE FROM GROUIID LEVEL TO 5,000 FEET AGL.
SOUTHWEST CORIfER OF THE BLOCK IS LOCATED AT THE NORTH END
OF RUNWAY 18; (26-26.14N/81-24.20W), IMMOKALEE AIRPORT,
COLLIER COUNTY . FLORIDA. SEE SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ATTAClIED.
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FAR 91.303(C) r. (D)
STAHDAID 'IOVISIONS
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Special Provisions
Aerobatic Practice Area
The name of organization, EVERGLADES AEROBATIC GROUP, and name of
responsible person, DAVID EBERTSHOFF, hereinafter referred to as
"Certificate Holder', hereby agree as follows:
1. This waiver is not valid if the visibility is less than S
statute miles or the ceiling is less than 3,000 feet AGL.
Aerobatic maneuvers shall be conducted at least 1,000 feet
below clouds.
2. Each pilot using the aerobatic practice area shall:
A. notify Ft. Myers App/Dep Control at (S13) 768-1377 at
least 30 minutes before operation begins and again when
the flight activity is completed.
B. advise Miami Flight Service Station at (JOS) 233-2611
before commencing aerobatic flight operations of the
duration of the activity and request that a Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) be issued.
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""robatic flight shall be conducted between the hours of
official sunrise and sunset.
4. Each pilot using the aerobatic practice area must be briefed
by the Certificate Holder before use on the confines of the
waived space and the terms of the waiver.
5. Each pilot using the aerobatic practice area shall use two
way radio cOlMlUnications; and, appointed officials shall alert
that pilot of other aircraft in the vicinity of the Immokalee
Airport.
6. The Certificate Holder is responsible for the conduct of all
aerobatic operations within the operating area; and, shall
also maintain a record of pilots and aircraft using the
practice area, indicating name, certificate type and number,
and aircraft type and registration number.
7. Before performing any aerobatic sequence, level clearing turns
to the left and right shall be made and the area scanned
thoroughly. Every reasonable action shall be taken to assure
the area is clear before executing any aerobatic maneuver.
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8. The Certificate Holder has the responsibility to halt or
cancel activity if at anytime the safety of persons or
property on the ground or in the air is in jeopardy or if
there is a contravention of the terms or conditions of the
waiver. The pilot is responsible for halting operations if
unauthorized persons enter the operating area.
9. For waivers involving aerobatic practice areas, the
Certificate Holder of the waiver must obtain and hold, on a
continuing basis throughout the duration of this certificate
of waiver, the permission of the airport manager and the
COllier County Real Property Department over which aerobatic
flight is conducted.
10. Aerobatics conducted under the provisions of this waiver are
limited to those aircraft and pilots approved by appointed
officials named by the waiver holder, Mr, David L. Ebershoff.
Such appointed officials, Mr. Al Burel, and Mr. Bruce
Thalheimer, or Mr. David L. Ebershoff shall assure that:
A. each aircraft using the area is airworthy and properly
certified.
B. pilots using the area are properly certificated and
briefed on the confines of the waived airspace and terms
of the waiver.
C. at least one approved offlcal be in position, on the
ground, to observe the aerobatic area in clear view; and,
allow runways 4/22 and 18/36 to remain open during the
aerobatic practice; and, halt or cancel actvities as per
Sepcial Provision No.8.
11. Mr. David L. Ebertshoff shall ensure that participants are
thoroughly briefed on the provisions of this waiver.
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COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
DMS10N OF AD)I]NISTRATIVE SERVICES
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARnIEl'lT
3301 E. TAMJA.\I1 TR
NAPLES, FL 33962
(813) 774-8991
Karch 22, 1994
A Y.AllrJ~U B~ CHW COMMUNITY
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Mr. Phillips Moon
Ceo9Taphic Unit
U. S. Departaent ot Tran.portation
Federal Aviation ~ini.tration
Flight Standard. Di.trict ottice - 19
P. O. Box 592015
Kiasi, Florida 33159
ReI C8rtiticate ot Waiver or Authorization tor Everglade.
Aerobatic Group Reque.ted by Mr. David L. Eberahott, a
Meaber ot the Everglade. Aerobatic Group
Dear Kr. Moore:
Plea.. be advbed that Collier
utilization ot the air.pace ot the
David L. Eber.hott and a81lber. ot
Group, .ubject to the tollovingl
1. The group ....bar. shall .ubmit to
C8rtiticates ot Insurance in the amount ot
coabined single limits.
County will permit the
Immokalee Airport by Kr.
the Everglades Aerobatic
Collier County
$1,000,000.00
2. Collier County may revoke it. permi..ion, for
any rea.on vhat.oever, and the Federal Aviation Admini.tration,
Flight Standard. District ottice - 19, shall be notified in
writing, by certitied or registered mail, postage prepaid, to
the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Otfice.
3. The Federal Aviation Administration, Flight
Standard. Di.trict ottice - 19, .hall allow runways 4/22 and
18/36 to reaain open during the aerobatic practice when held at
the I_okalee Airport.
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JIr. Phillips Moore
Geographic Unit
U. s. Departllent ot Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards D~strict ottice - 19
Karch 22, 1994
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It you should have any questions, plcase feel free to contact
_. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
John Drury
Bxscutive Director ot the
COllier county Airport Authority
ee: COllier County Attorney's Oft ice
Collier county Risk Management Department
I-.okalee COllier County Sheritf's Substation
I-.okalee ~rqency Services
David L. Zbershott, 4450 Yacht Harbor Drive, Naples,
Florida 33962
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