Flying Field Guidelines
The following guidelines
are supplemental to the MAAC SAFETY CODE introduced January
1, 2005
and as amended June 8, 2006 and cover additional items of
particular concern to our club. In the event of any discrepancy between this
document and the MAAC Safety Code the MAAC Safety Code shall be the governing
rule.
1. All persons flying at our field must be a current member
of MAAC and shall read, understand and abide by the MAAC SAFETY CODE.
2.
No one should fly alone. While the risks involved with smaller models might
be low the consequences of an accident while flying or even ground
handling a larger plane could be quite
severe and the location of our field could make it difficult to summon help. All
members should carry a first aid kit.
A cell phone would also be a good idea.
3. All visitors to our field must remain behind the
spectator fence unless escorted by a club member at all times. Members are responsible for
their guests.
4.
All persons flying at our field shall have demonstrated their ability to
fly competently as per the
MAAC SAFETY CODE or be under the supervision of an
instructor.
5. Radio frequency control will be maintained through the
consistent use of the frequency control peg board or at larger gatherings the
use of a transmitter impound area. No transmitter shall be turned on until
the frequency is released and the owner’s pin is in place on that frequency.
All pins should display both the owner’s name and frequency. All members are
assigned a personal frequency which should be used whenever possible. If a
member finds it necessary to use a different frequency he must determine if
the” owner” of that frequency is present and then work with that member on
the shared use of that frequency for the session. After an agreement is
reached the normal use of the frequency control peg board and rules of field
etiquette will apply.
6. Only narrow band gold sticker radios and the new 2.4 ghz
radios are permitted at our field. Members using the new 2.4 ghz radios must
abide by the conditions outlined in Paragraph 5 regarding the use of the
frequency control peg board.
7.
Pilots before starting their models for flight or for test running must
move them to the starting line and must use either a starting stand, U
bracket or
other approved restraint. The starting line is defined by
the position of the starting stands and is extended to include the U brackets
as well. Other
approved restraints may also be used as long as they
are located on the starting line or in the case of very large models,
somewhere between the
starting
line and the flight
line. This rule also applies to all electric powered models. No electric
model is to be "armed" (battery connected) until it is
moved
to the starting line
and is restrained by one of the above restraining systems. In addition
electric models may also use the starting stand provided
for
them exclusively.
The use of an assistant/helper is recommended during starting and ground
handling of all models. The pilot shall insure that any
helper
is properly briefed
on his expectations.
8.
In consideration of others no excessive test running of engines is allowed on
the starting line. Use the engine test area for that purpose. There is to be
no
starting, test running or arming of any models in areas other than those
described in paragraphs 7 and 8.
9. All pilots shall adhere to the rules of flight described
in the MAAC Safety Code.
10. All
pilots shall avoid flying east of the field.
11. All
pilots should be mindful that others may be waiting to fly. No one should
"hog" flying time. After landing, turn off equipment, remove your peg
and
return
your transmitter to the impound board or area as quickly as possible. If all
the starting stands are occupied, also remove your model from the
stand
so that other
pilots can use it.
12. No
pilot should monopolize the airspace directly over the field.
13.
All aircraft powered by engines over .15 cubic inches or exceeding 91 Db must
have mufflers.
14. No
aircraft other than gliders and “quiet” electric powered models are to be
operated at the field
before 9:00 AM.
15. All
members are to insure that the field is left in a clean and orderly condition
at the end of a
session. Use the refuse containers. The last member to
leave
shall insure that
the gate is properly locked.
16.
Everyone should have a good time.
Revised:
November 9, 2007
February 20, 2010
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