Public Fields

[Bill Glaze]

Richard:
In Las Vegas, one in-town flying site is owned by North Las Vegas, and 
the Bill Bennett field (TOC) is on Clark County land. This means that 
individuals can use the fields virtually any time, unless a local club 
has pre-empted it for an event, by obtaining a permit to do so.  Where I 
am now,(North Carolina)  the fields are generally on leased land, and 
the club involved has pretty much complete control over them, via 
membership lists.  Downside: more cost involved, and maintenance etc. 
must be by membership.
BTW: I've flown on the Albuquerque field by the river, and as I recall, 
it is "operated" by some local government entity.
If you need anything else, I'll reply off-list.

Bill Glaze

Richard Lindberg wrote:

>Perhaps those of you that fly at publicly owned fields (city, county, etc.)
>could answer a few questions I have concerning administration, maintenance and
>safety at such facilities.
>
>Does the city/county allow anyone to use the facility, regardless of club or
>other (e.g., AMA) affiliation?  Who sets the safety rules?  How are they
>enforced?
>
>If a club uses that field as their 'home' field, what is the relationship with
>the city/county?  Does the club rent or lease the facility?  Typical cost?  As
>before, who sets the safety rules, and who enforces?  Does the club restrict
>usage, and if so, how?
>
>If a club 'controls' the field, who is responsible for the maintenance?
>Insurance?
>
>Can you make a comparison with 'private' clubs and their facilities?
>
>TIA
>
>Richard
>
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