Transcript 日本のGAの現状と問題点

The present situation of GA in
Japan and the problems we have.
In Japan, about 100 of our public airports have been well
equipped to handle small aircraft. However, the number of
people showing interest in flying a small aircraft is very few.
Matsumoto Airport at an altitude of 2200ft
AOPA-JAPAN Issei Imahashi
Fees (Cessna C172 and equivalent case)
• １．Landing fee $10 （Aircraft less than 10,000LB）
• 2. Overnight parking $8.50 (with live security
camera)
• 3. Flight aids equipment usage fee
$0.15 to $2.00 （Depends on Flight Distance）
• 4. Monthly Parking Fee $220 （outside hanger）
(All of above are cases in Public Airports.
Privately owned airports are more expensive)
• ５．Aircraft owner’s tax $0.00/year
(Car owner’s tax $200 to 500.00/year）
Other fees
1. AVGAS $10.00 / gallon
2. Air worthiness inspection $ 6,500.00 / year (Typical C-172
models)
3. 50 hours check $ 850.00 (Typical C-172 models)
4. Avionics equipment check conducted by the Electric Wave
Administrative Bureau $ 2,000.00 / year
5. Insurance $ 6,000 / year （Average premium for aircraft
body damage coverage is 4 to 5 % of the price of the
aircraft）
The reason that the fees are so high is due to the extremely
small number of the GA aircraft users.
The number of GA aircraft users has decreased because
of the high fees and accordingly the fees have been further
increased because there are so few GA aircraft users
thus creating ‘a negative spiral’.
Why are small plane users few in number? What
are the other reasons beside the high cost?
1. Many people are allergic to flying in small planes.
Also, flying a small plane is thought to be dangerous, very
expensive, and an unnecessary luxury. Furthermore, it is
thought to be the hobby for bad rich people.
2. Older model small aircraft are
not considered attractive.
The newer model small
aircraft are costly and the
process of JCAB certification
is long and troublesome.
This small aircraft got JCAB
certification recently.
The active volcano Fugen-dake
Continued
3. There is little necessity to use a small aircraft
as a means of transportation.
For these reasons, in Japan, the
The public transportation system in Ultra Light Plane is becoming
Japan is excellent . For example ,
popular. However, the permitted
a Bullet Train between Tokyo and
flight area for the ULP is very
Osaka travels at a speed of more
narrow and restricted.
than 150 knots.
(In this picture, the pilot seems
Typically they will have 16 cars
to be violating the law.)
and runs about every 10 minutes
intervals .
The active volcano Miyake Island
Introducing the DA42 into Japan: Mr. Steeger’s Story
Mr. Steeger , a native German, succeeded in introducing the small plane
DA42 into Japan. He is flying the same aircraft in Japan with JA number.
• With regard to obtaining the certification of the DA42, I would like to
comment as follows;
• Recently JCAB implemented a policy to issue a ‘type certificate’ for each
aircraft that is to be newly registered in Japan.. In general they do not rely on
another countries ICAO certification , i.e. Basically they repeated the
certification process for the DA42 that was done in Europe by EASA.
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This applied to the aircraft as well as the engine. I was fortunate that
Diamond & Thielert put a lot of time, money and effort into the whole process
(for the engine), however the process still took forever.. It took over 2 years
from the first time I asked for registration of the aircraft and more than 1
year after we actually bought it.
• It was a long and tedious process with much paperwork involved. I was told
that it was the first time for JCAB that a private person did an initial aircraft
certification in Japan.
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Normally when a certified company completes this procedure, one may
expect costs of USD $50,000 or more.
Continued
The most expensive and difficult part is the transition of the POH (Pilot
Operating Handbook) as JCAB requires that this should be translated in
Japanese. The DA42 POH is very detailed and to have it.
Professionally translated took a huge effort on my part. In future, people
who import such aircraft to Japan, will have to purchase such a POH and
this will pit another financial burden on them.
Japan, while being an economical powerhouse is a rather small country and
actually cannot afford to have JCAB doing the same scope of activities as
the FAA or the EASA. In fact, it would be recommendable for Japan to
regulate aviation like other ‘smaller nations’ such as Australia, etc.
JCAB should rely on the certification done by other countries and only
supervise the aviation industry. I would appreciate it if the IAOPA would
help our activities to change the stance of the JCAB and thus reduce the
burden put on GA.
The infrastructure of Public Airports and Aviation in Japan
1. Japan has about 100 public airports nationwide.
2. Public Airport runways are more than 2000 m long and are all well-equipped
with navigational aid facilities such as VOR/DME , ILS, LLZ, etc.
3. There are branch offices of the Metrological agency at all public airports and
it is possible to get up to date weather information.
4. VOR can be received all over the country so you will always be able to know
your position.
5. ATC can be contacted from anywhere in Japan and radar monitor and weather
information is accessible from the air.
Even though the Infrastructure of Public Airports in Japan are favorable, but
most of the users are airline companies . GA users are few.
Except for busier airports, the person in charge of the district is finding it difficult
to manage current situation.
Recently many of the airline companies are stopping operations at local airports
and there are only occasional small aircraft landing.
Nagasaki airport is built on an artificial island.
Closed airport case (RJCR)
• Rebun airport opened in 1978.(RJCR)
• The Airline company stopped operations in 2003.
• Since then the airport was only used for GA and the number
of visiting aircraft was very low.
• In 2008 there were only 24 aircraft landings.
• And in April 2009 , this beautiful airport closed
operations finally.
Conclusion
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We ask the following:
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1. ICAO to recommend JCAB to trust the airworthiness inspection of the
producing country for the authorization of New Models.
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2. AOPA-JAPAN cooperate with the local airport to they promote
the pleasures of aviation as a hobby through campaigns,
exhibitions, and classes, etc.
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3. At the airport festival hosted at the local airport we want to actively
participate by hosting aerial classroom activities.
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4. The many airports in the country each have their own rules and
regulations which vary greatly from airport to airport.
We recommend they become more flexible.
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5. As for parking space for airplanes at the airports, some Japan’s airports
have parking space for only 2 small airplanes, in spite of the large land
space available.
The Kozu airport located on the top of cliff.