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Flying Field Information
While R/C flying is not an inherently dangerous hobby, there are some very basic safety and field practices our members are expected to observe. We encourage members, guests and spectators to enjoy our hobby as a friendly, safe, and wholesome pastime.
1. Insurance requirements and our lease require all members to maintain current AMA membership and adhere to the AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code. All flyers should have a current AMA card with them when flying at our field.
2. Transmitters may only be activated with proper clearance, gained by 'pinning' your channel on the frequency board. A channel is 'pinned' when a member places his or her AMA card on the appropriate frequency pin and attaching a frequency pin to the transmitter.
3. Up to five aircraft may be in the flight pattern at any one time (does not include hovering helicopters). Taxiing into or out of the pit area and flying over or behind the pit area is discouraged.
4. Any pilot declaring an in-flight emergency will be given right-of-way over all other aircraft to the greatest extent possible.
5. All aircraft with engines larger than .40 size should be tethered or physically restrained by a helper during all engine starts and runs.
6. Takeoff and landing directions are governed by wind direction. If the wind is calm or cross-runway, the takeoff and landing pattern will be determined by mutual agreement with clear communications of intent.
7. All aircraft are subject to inspection by any club officer. If considered unsafe, aircraft discrepancies must be corrected prior to next flight. Most club members are skilled and willing to assist in such repairs…. just ask them!
8. No individual may fly following the consumption of alcohol in any amount.
9. Our club is known for treating all members, visitors and spectators with respect, friendliness, and encouragement. For safety’s sake, all visitors (pets and cows included!) should be asked to remain behind the roped pit area.
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Repeated failure to comply with these guidelines has simply never happened.
We don’t expect it to. Build straight, fly straight, and ask for help if
you need it!!!!