Use a wing walker, move slowly, switch to hand-pushing near obstacles. Take your time. No schedule justifies aircraft damage.

Background

Incidents related to movement of aircraft in the hangar or on the platform keep occurring. Damaged empennages, tip strikes at the fuel pump, charger collisions — these are preventable. To prevent collisions, the following procedures apply at all times.

Key points

Always use a wing walker when moving aircraft

Move slowly and stay aware of your surroundings

Switch to hand-pushing when near obstacles

Fully open hangar doors before moving aircraft

Park strategically to minimise future movements

Required actions

Never move an aircraft without a wing walker

Open hangar doors fully before any movement starts

Switch from tug/tow to hand-push when within 2 metres of any obstacle

When parking, think one step ahead — will the next aircraft need to move past this one?

Slow down. No schedule pressure justifies aircraft damage.

Further reading

Hangar rules are posted on the board in the hangar.