Last Mile in General Aviation—Courtesy Vehicles and Other Forms of Ground Transportation (2020) / Chapter Skim
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Chapter 4 - Findings About Airport Courtesy Vehicles
Chapter 4 - Findings About Airport Courtesy Vehicles
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This chapter summarizes the findings about airport courtesy vehicles at general aviation airports. Benefits of Courtesy Vehicles The survey data, case examples, and input from pilots all show that general aviation airports serving communities of all sizes benefit by providing courtesy vehicles.
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This ownership structure is common for general aviation airports, and the survey data and case studies reflect that many airports work successfully with the governing authority to procure courtesy vehicles. Many airports were able to obtain a retired police vehicle or other hand-me-down fleet vehicle from other departments (Question 10)
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Federal Surplus Personal Property Program for Public Airport Purposes FAA Advisory Circular 150/5150-2C describes the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program for Public Airport Purposes. The advisory circular explains procedures for airports to use to apply for authorized credentials to request surplus personal property.
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. Types of Vehicles Used for Courtesy Vehicles Courtesy vehicles at general aviation airports vary widely (Question 9)
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The nose art on the courtesy vehicle also serves as a unique talking point for pilots to put on their Facebook page and other social media generating conversation about the local general aviation experience. The most common body style of courtesy vehicles found in the study was the sedan (Figure 12)
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Many states have airport organizations that provide services such as advocacy and training for its members. The state airport organization in Minnesota reviewed the subject of airport courtesy vehicles.
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Courtesy vehicles are often rotated local government fleet vehicles that are well known to maintenance staff. This familiarity can be helpful from both a maintenance and replacement decision-making standpoint.
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Sample courtesy vehicle check-out forms are located in Appendices D and J Providing After-Hours Accessibility to Courtesy Vehicles Most of the airports in the study provided for courtesy vehicle accessibility after hours (Figure 14)
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Airports should evaluate security factors as part of the planning process for providing after-hours courtesy transportation. Guidelines of Use at General Aviation Airports The majority of airports in the study had guidelines of use for courtesy vehicles (62.1 percent)
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Limitations of Use Many of the general aviation airport respondents incorporate limitations of use of courtesy vehicles as part of their guidelines (Figure 15)
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/Chart Supplement – State or local specific printed materials • Web-based directories – AirNav – AOPA airport directory • App-based directories – Foreflight – Airport Courtesy Car App • Airport websites • Chamber of commerce websites • Word of mouth Advice from Other Airports Looking at how other airports procure, insure, maintain, and develop policy of use for courtesy vehicles can provide valuable insight for those seeking guidance on how to develop a program as the sole ground transportation mode at an airport or to complement other existing modes. The following are key suggestions taken from the survey responses, case examples, and pilots regarding airport courtesy vehicles.
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