Flying Field Safety Rules

All members of the club are expected to abide by the established safety rules and regulations while at the field. Please download at review the AMA Safety Rules by clicking on the link below:

National Model Aircraft Safety Code

 

Spectators are welcome at the field to observe flight operations and learn about our hobby. Please understand that our models are not toys, and cost from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. If you bring children to the field please keepo them buy your side. You are responsible for any damage you or your children may cause to the airplanes on the field.

FLYING SITE SAFETY RULES

1. Please oberserve the NO FLY ZONE!  See map below.

2. Deliberate flying over the Pits is prohibited.

2.      Each transmitter must display frequency pin (see more in this below).

3.      Taxiing is not allowed in the pit area.

4.      It is strongly recommended that members do not fly alone.

5. Children should not be permitted beyond the spectator area unless under the direct supervision of an adult or under flight instruction.

6. Helicopter flights are allowed in designated areas only at the north end of the field.

7. Sailplane high start lines are to run parallel to active runway.

8. Direction of flight is determined by the wind direction, etc.

9. Flight operations will stop during electrical storms.

10. Models will fly only in predesignated areas, and will yield right-of-way to full-size aircraft.

11. All Models should stay below 400 feet above ground level.

12. If you damage another members model, equipment, or other property due to carelessness, negligence, or failing to adhere to club rules, you are financial responsible for repairing or replacing the damaged model(s), equipment, or other property.

 

*** IMPORTANT FREQUENCY PIN RULE ***

You MUST have a Frequency Pin on your person or radio if you are flying, NO EXCEPTIONS! Place your AMA Card in the appropriate frequency slot and take the pin with you. Be sure to return the pin and take your card when you are done flying.

CLUB FREQUENCY PINS

Red Pin = 72 mhz Frequencies               

White Pins = 27 mhz Frequencies

Yellow Pins = 2.4 Gig

If you are caught flying without the appropriate frequency pin you will be fined $1.00. The Honor Box is in the Shed. Continued violation of the Frequency Pin Rule may result in your flying privileges being suspended.

 

 

*** NO FLY ZONE ***

The area to the northeast of the runway is the designated NO FLY Zone. The map belowm shows an arial view of this area. Please observe this no fly zone, and remind anyone you see flying in that area to cease immediately.