Objective of the measures
Valid from May 11th, 2020, replaces all previous instructions.
The aim of the measures is to protect guests, passengers and pilots from infection with the new coronavirus or to slow down its spread (containment). It is also important to protect people who are particularly at risk.
Legal
The COVID-19 Ordinance 2 (818.101.24) of the federal government as well as the Labor Act (SR 822.11) and its ordinances apply.
These instructions are aimed at all persons who are at the Schupfart or Birrfeld airfield, resp. perform a sightseeing flight with rundflug-birrfeld.ch and are binding. The pilot (pilot in command) is responsible for compliance with this safety concept and has the authority to issue instructions.
With the request for a sightseeing flight, the passenger and all occupants agree to the present protection concept. The pilot is responsible for compliance with it during the flight project.
Every person taking part in the flight has the right to waive the flight at any given time (Just Culture).
General hygiene measures
Crew and passengers who are sick or feel sick stay at home. You are not allowed to be part of the flight.
People who suffer from illnesses or allergies that lead to coughing or sneezing, as well as people belonging to a risk group, must wear a protective mask when in close contact with other people (distance <2m). Everyone present on the airfield clean their hands regularly. Hand disinfectants are provided at the airfields. Wherever possible, the 2m distance rule should be adhered to. You have to bring your own hygiene masks. Exceptionally, masks can be obtained from the airport secretariat (while stocks last). Sanitary facilities and attack surfaces such as switches, door latches, etc. are regularly disinfected by the staff in addition to the usual cleaning intervals. Letters / instructions are given in rooms where a distance of 2m can be given or outdoors.
Before the flight
There are max. 2 people allowed in the briefing-room.
Latex gloves must be worn when refueling. These are disposed of in the lockable bins specially provided for this purpose next to the petrol pump