Firework planners warned about aircraft threat
(CNS): With the ‘Appointed Day’ almost upon us, Pirates Week just around the corner and the Christmas Season almost due to start, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) is asking organizers planning firework and light displays to obtain approval from the authority to prevent potential threats to aircraft operations. The associated risk posed by displays is increased when the activities take place in the vicinity of aerodromes, particularly during critical phases of flight including approach, landing and take-off.
“Approval from the CCACI is required to mitigate such risks for all firework activity that takes place within 3 nautical miles ofan airport or under the approach and departure flight paths. Firework displays outside this area but where the display height is expected to exceed 200ft above ground level must also be approved by the CAACI,” the Aviation safety body said. “ Proposed laser and searchlight events within the same areas are similarly subject to coordination with and approval.”
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