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Ground Rules
1. Flying is restricted to Club Members, their guests, event
participants and others registered at the Park Office, provided that
they have current AMA membership.
2. Only event registered participants may fly during a sanctioned
event. The field is closed to all other operations at such time.
3. New pilots must seek assistance and/or instruction.
4. Pilot’s vehicle shall be properly parked in the designated area
and must display the proper annual sticker or day pass.
5. All 72/53 MHz transmitters without frequency pin shall be placed in the transmitter
impound area with the antenna collapsed.
6. No 72/53 MHz transmitter may be activated unless the relevant
frequency pin is prominently attached to it.
7. Pilot’s AMA card must be placed in the slot designating the 72/53
MHz transmitter frequency being used whenever the pin is acquired.
8. Pilots on 2.4 GHz shall utilize ID holders with their AMA cards
and attach them to their person so they are visible, or place the card in the designated 2.4
GHz slot at the transmitter impound.
9. No one shall fly without a valid AMA card; no alternate form of
identification is acceptable. Photo copies are not valid.
10. Extended running of engines for break-in purposes in the pits is
not allowed.
11. Do not aim prop wash at other modelers or their models.
12. All internal combustion engines over .051 cu. in. in
displacement shall be equipped with an effective muffler.
13. New or recently repaired aircraft shall be inspected and
subjected to a proper radio range check before being flown
14. Fixed wing and helicopter flight lines are separate. A 100 foot
"no-fly zone" should be observed to the west of the intersecting
runways.
15. Smoking is not allowed in the pits.
16. The Pavilion is not to be used as a pit area.
17. All Park Rules apply, including removal of trash. Take your
trash with you.
18. Hours of operation must be observed:
Monday – Thursday: 9AM until Dusk.
Friday: 9AM until 6 PM.
Saturday: 10AM until 6PM.
Sunday: 10 AM until Dusk.
Day before Holidays: 10AM until 6PM.
Electric aircraft may be flown whenever the park is open.
Flight Rules 1. AMA Safety Code must be read and followed.
2. Models must be restrained while starting internal combustion
engines.
3. Taxiing in the pits is forbidden.
4. Hand launches must be from the flight line, not the pits.
5. Takeoff and landing direction shall be agreed upon by pilots.
Changes in direction must be communicated.
6. Pilots should fly from behind the flight line barrier, not in the
access lane.
7. Fly a “race-track” pattern to avoid midair collisions.
8. Children and Pets are not allowed in the flight line area.
9. A “spotter” should be used if more than two models are being
flown.
10. Communicate intentions: “Taking off!” “Landing!” “Dead Stick!”.
11. Flight behind the flight line over the pits is prohibited.
12. Low fly–bys and aerobatic maneuvers are to be performed above
the far side of the runway, never nearer than the centerline of the
runway.
13. “Hot dogging” must not endanger the pilots or spectators. Dives
toward the flight line are not permitted.
14. The flight line must be informed if access to the field for
retrieval of downed or stopped aircraft is needed. Avoid flying over
or near people on the runway or in the field beyond.
15. Emergency contact information is located on the bulletin board
adjacent to the Pavilion.
Safety Notes
1. All pilots must be familiar with
the AMA Safety
Code.
2. All models must have proper identification which includes the
pilots name, address, phone number and AMA number.
3. Everyone is a Safety Officer and we teach others by example.
4. All pilots should know the flying site’s exact location for
reporting emergencies, and know the location of the closest
hospital.
5. The first aid kit and fire extinguisher are located in the field box at radio impound, and the
Lums Pond emergency contact number is located on the bulletin board.
6.Pilots should be able to communicate with other pilots on the
flight line so everyone is aware of the current field condition.
7. Take-offs should be executed and performed near the centerline
of the runway and never near the flight line.
8. In the event of a downed aircraft, or aircraft on the runway,
pilots on the flight line should informed of the situation.
9. Never fly over a downed aircraft or retrieval party.
10. In the event of an emergency the field is closed to all flying
until the emergency is cleared by the emergency command.
11. Do not enter the wooded areas without assistance.
12. Do not wear loose fitting clothing around props/rotors.
13. It is recommend to use a "spotter" when flying. A "spotter" can
keep the pilot informed of all field conditions.
14. Always think safety!
Guest Policy
Guests may fly up to 3 times within a
calendar year and must be sponsored by a current Club member in good
standing.
Sponsored guests are required to sign the log book located at the flying site.
Frequent flyers (more than 3 times within a calendar year) who are not current Club members must register at the park office on Howell School Road. A fee may be assessed |