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Safety Rules in PDF Format


Mile Hi R/C CLUB

08/07/2010

MILE HI RC FIELD OPERATING AND SAFETY RULES

1. This field is governed by AMA Rules and Safety Codes.

AMA membership is required. These safety rules are the minimum

safety requirements for flying at this field. Safety is every member's

responsibility.

 

2. Flying is restricted to members and, member accompanied guests only. Guests while flying must be under the direct supervision of the accompanying member.

 

3. Only pilots, helpers, and spectators accompanied by a club

member are allowed in pit area and on flight line.

 

4. Individuals under 16 years of age must be under the direct

supervision of a parent or acting guardian at all times. Children

should not be permitted beyond the spectator area.

 

5. All pilots, including those using 2,4 GHz, will place their current

AMA card in the transmitter impound for proof of club and AMA

membership. Flights with either frequency band should be limited to

15 minutes.

 

6. When two or more aircraft are being flown at the same time:

  1. A traffic pattern will be flown for takeoffs and landings to avoid midair collisions.

  2. Takeoff rolls will start in the vicinity the midfield taxiway to protect other pilots in the cages.

  3. 3D maneuvers (hovering, torque rolls, etc.) are prohibited over the runway and in the traffic pattern.

  4. Pilots wishing to takeoff must "hold short" of the active runway until given permission to "come out" by all the pilots flying.

 

7. Except for takeoff and landing, all flying will be on the north side of the center line of the active runway. Aircraft may be maneuvered

south of the runway beyond the runway endpoints for short periods

but should remain north of Quincy Avenue.

 

8. Announce takeoffs, landings and emergencies in a loud, clear voice. Once aircraft have cleared the runway, a loud announcement of "clear" should be made so others flying know the runaway is clear.  Dead sticks need to be called out in a loud manner when they occur so that others flying have opportunity to get out of the way, or get off the runway

 

9. A maximum of five (5) aircraft may be flown at one time with

exceptions to combat and AMA sanctioned events. All persons at the flight line will stand within the pilot stations. The pilot may be outside of the pilot stations during takeoff and landing.

 

10. When more than three (3) airplanes are occupying the pit area,

there will be no engine starting or taxi operations south of the pit area centerline. Use the area that is north of the pit centerline for starting and direct prop wash away from people and equipment.

 

11. All pilots of gasoline-powered aircraft must supply a fire

extinguisher and must have it with them in the starting area. The

club fire extinguishers attached to the setup tables satisfy this

requirement.

 

12. Flying over pits, parking or spectators areas is prohibited.

 

13. Hovering flight for helicopters will be in the helicopter area on the southwest corner of the field, unless the runway is not being used. All forward flight of helicopters and electrics will be the same as fixed wing aircraft (over the active runway).

 

14. Gliders will be expected to fly same as pattern as powered

aircraft (Active runway). No hi-start or winch launches while powered aircraft are in the air.

 

15. All pets will be on a leash. No pets in pit area or on flight line.

 

16. Should a crash occur, remove all debris from the field. Please do not fill trash barrels or dumpster with aircraft debris.

 

17. lf damage is sustained to the runway fabric during a crash or

prop strike, mark it with a piece of the colored duct tape that is atop the flag locker so that it may be repaired later.

 

18. Firearms, model rockets, and explosive devices are not allowed

at the flying field.

 

19. The east field boundary is marked by an electrified fence

approximately 30 feet beyond the end of the runway.  It is powered

when cattle are present east of the fence. Use caution when

retrieving downed aircraft in this area.

 

20. A pilot may not consume alcohol and fly an aircraft at this

field. Doing so may result in the loss or suspension of club

membership. Possession and/or being under the influence of any non-prescribed controlled substances while at the flying field is absolutely prohibited.

 

These rules are subject to adjustment during club sanctioned events.

 

MH Form #3 (Rev. August 2010)

 

 

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