Ramp Operations

On the ramp, the key to safety is vigilance and awareness

When the door of the FBO opens and you step onto the flight line, you are entering a world filled with spinning propellers and moving vehicles. It's an exciting place, but one where the penalties for carelessness or complacency can be very harsh.

Get the big picture:

Know how traffic flows around the taxi and tie-down areas, and always keep a lookout for aircraft in motion. That goes double at unfamiliar airports. On arrival, if you are not sure where to park, radio the FBO and ask.
Then, after shutdown, be especially careful walking in the ramp area. There may be more traffic than you are used to, and it may come from unexpected directions.

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