🛫Aviation & Airspace Rules
Operating aircraft within UKCore Network is considered a privilege, not a right. Aircraft can significantly impact the roleplay environment and must therefore be used responsibly, realistically, and fairly at all times.
All players must obtain a valid in-city pilot’s license before operating any aircraft.
Pilot licenses can be obtained in character (IC) at Sandy Shores Airfield, where players will receive aviation training along with additional IC aviation procedures and operational guidelines.
These rules apply to all aerial vehicles, including:
Fixed-wing aircraft (planes)
Helicopters
Any other aircraft introduced to the server
By obtaining a pilot’s license, players agree to comply with all aviation rules and airspace regulations at all times.
1. Aviation Conduct
Aircraft must always be operated in a safe, realistic, and controlled manner.
Pilots are expected to maintain professional aviation roleplay and avoid behaviour that disrupts immersion or gameplay.
The following expectations apply:
Aircraft must be flown safely and responsibly
Reckless or dangerous flying is strictly prohibited
Pilots must avoid actions that would endanger players or vehicles
Aircraft must not be used to grief or disrupt roleplay
All aviation activity should reflect realistic piloting behaviour.
2. Airspace Priority
Certain aircraft have priority within the airspace.
Priority order is as follows:
Emergency Service Aircraft (Police, Medical, Rescue)
Law Enforcement Aircraft
Civilian Aircraft
Civilian pilots must always give way to emergency aircraft, particularly during:
Active emergencies
Rescue operations
Police pursuits
Medical evacuations
Interfering with emergency aviation operations is strictly prohibited.
3. Emergency Aircraft Protection
Emergency aircraft are protected assets used for essential roleplay operations.
Players may not:
Rob emergency aircraft
Steal emergency aircraft
Interfere with emergency aviation operations
Intentionally block or obstruct emergency landings
Any attempt to interfere with emergency aviation services will be treated as a serious rule violation.
4. Aircraft & Roleplay Fairness
Aircraft must never be used to gain an unfair roleplay advantage.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Escaping active police pursuits
Avoiding ongoing roleplay situations
Quickly relocating during active criminal activity
Using aircraft as a permanent scouting or surveillance tool
Aircraft use must always allow fair counter-roleplay.
If an aircraft is used as part of a valid roleplay scenario involving law enforcement, players must observe a reasonable cooldown period before:
Using another aircraft
Re-engaging in criminal activity
5. Low Altitude Flying
Low-altitude flying over cities or populated areas is not permitted.
Flying below safe altitude is only allowed when necessary for:
Takeoff
Landing
Approach to helipads or designated airfields
The following behaviour is strictly prohibited:
Buzzing buildings
Flying dangerously low over roads
Flying close to players or vehicles
Repeated low-altitude passes over populated areas
Pilots must maintain safe and realistic flight altitudes whenever possible.
6. Landing Regulations
Aircraft must only land in appropriate and realistic locations.
Approved landing areas include:
Airports
Airfields
Helipads
Realistically suitable landing zones
Aircraft may not land in:
Busy city streets
Public roads
Heavily populated areas
Rooftops without helipads
All landings must be conducted in a safe and controlled manner.
7. Aircraft Surveillance
Aircraft must not be used as constant surveillance platforms for criminal activity.
Examples of prohibited behaviour include:
Constantly scouting for police movements
Tracking players or groups for extended periods
Providing continuous aerial intelligence during crimes
Aircraft may only be used in ways that support fair and balanced roleplay.
8. Pilot License Responsibility
Holding an aircraft license within UKCore Network is a privilege granted to responsible players.
Pilots are expected to:
Follow all aviation rules
Maintain realistic aviation roleplay
Operate aircraft responsibly
Repeated violations may result in:
Temporary grounding
Aircraft usage restrictions
Pilot license suspension
Permanent removal of aviation privileges
Claiming ignorance of these rules will not be accepted as a valid excuse.
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