§ 7-5. Flight training.

(a)

Statement of concept. A flight training operator engages in instructing pilots in dual and solo flight training, in fixed or rotary wing aircraft, and provides such related ground school instruction as is necessary preparatory to taking a written examination and flight check ride for the category or categories of pilots' licenses and ratings involved.

(b)

Minimum standards.

(1)

The operator shall lease land from the owner and the lease shall include a building sufficient to accommodate all activities and operations proposed by the operator. The minimum areas in each instance shall be subject to the approval of the owner and provide an office, training room, and rest rooms all properly heated and lighted.

(2)

The operator shall have available for use in flight training, either owned or under written lease to operator one properly certificated aircraft of which must be equipped for and capable of use in instrument flight instruction or as agreed upon with airport manager.

(3)

The following types of insurance are required:

a.

Aircraft liability.

b.

Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.

c.

Student and renter's liability.

(4)

The operator shall have his premises open and services available eight hours daily, five days a week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance in the office at all times during the required operating hours or as agreed upon in advance with the airport manager.

(5)

The operator shall have on a full-time basis at least one flight instructor who has been properly certificated by the FAA to provide the type of training offered.

(Ord. No. 15-26, 9-21-15)