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United States Pilots Association |
USPA VP for Government and Technical Affairs Larry Harmon attended the Clark County Board of Aviation Commissioners June 26 in Sellersburg, IN, and presented the following report:
The Clark County Board of Aviation Commissioners met in special session June 26 for the main purpose of voting on a special revenue-enhancing program. The proposal to charge landing/ramp fees was voted on and passed with full agreement, one member being absent.
The proposal was quickly read and discussed before the vote was taken, and included a charge schedule of landing fees as follows:
Single engine planes over 6,000 pounds gross weight----------------- $10.00
Light piston twins----------------------------------------------------------- $25.00
Turboprop twins under 12,000 lbs. gross weight----------------------- $25.00
Turboprop twins over 12,000 lbs.----------------------------------------- $30.00
Jets----------------------------------------------------------------------------- $40.00 to $75.00 depending on weight.
Helicopters------------------------------------------------------------------- $25.00
In addition, the FBOs can charge $5.00 for a ramp fee, that would be added to the above fees, but an FBO can waive this cost. This cost would probably not be charged if fuel was purchased or FBO services were utilized, etc., but how and when the ramp fees could be waived was not discussed.
Four EAA Chapter 1042 members were in attendance, and AOPA and USPA, were represented, and were allowed to speak on these specific topics.
The Board did not state that the 6000 pound requirement for single engine aircraft could be further refined after more study, but clearly they seemed they were not after small General Aviation Aircraft.
The Board did also state that a request for an exemption for landing/ramp fees could be requested for charity work, Young Eagles Program, flying in for club meetings etc.
The Board meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, and is open to the public.
EAA, AOPA, and USPA will continue to monitor the Clark County Board Activities in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry G. Harmon,Vice President Government & Technical Affairs
USPAVPLHARMON228@aol.com
USPA President Steve Uslan commented: “ The best thing the local pilots in and near Sellersburg can do is DO NOT LAND at Clark County Airport. If possible find hangar space somewhere else close by. By cutting off the revenue stream the county will get the message loud and clear.”
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
USPA