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FIELD SECURITY
and FLIGHT RULES
FIELD SECURITY and FLIGHT
RULES
FIELD SECURITY
and FLIGHT RULES
R/C
Fliers of Venice Inc Revised March 2008
We all enjoy flying our models and are pleased to see others join us in this great hobby.
Each of us is unique, and we take pride in our individual skills of building, flying and sometimes
teaching new members how to fly. To a great extent, this is a very individual activity.
It takes a great deal of personal skill to build and fly a model airplane. We
work with various components of our hobby (planes, engines, fuel , etc.)which can pose a danger
to ourselves and others. Therefore when we join a club and come to the club field, we
must take this into account when conducting our activity. The individual activity becomes a group activity, and compliance with rules becomes mandatory for our safety,
and that of others. With this in mind we are adopting the following:
The AMA safety code, which takes precedence over all,
should a conflict occur.
Our Club Rules are divided into two major categories and four special considerations:
1. FIELD
SECURITY: Intended to preserve our privileges to use the facilities provided by Sarasota County.
2. FLIGHT SAFETY: Intended to prevent injury to ourselves
, other club members, and visitors.
3. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: To include field courtesy, electric aircraft, control line,
and jet aircraft.
RC FLIERS OF VENICE INC. MEMORIAL FIELD.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2008 1.
The flying field will be open between 7am and dusk (or 8:30pm, whichever comes first). 2. A complete and successful
radio equipment ground check will be done before the first flight of a new or repaired model. 3. All new members, students
or limited fliers must at all times fly with an instructor using a "Buddy Box" until solo status is granted. New
members or guests with previous flying experience must complete a Flight Authorization check. 4. Any member with solo
status instructing or helping a member or guest on a "Buddy Box" assumes the responsibility of the aircraft, and
must maintain its control at all times. 5. Any Club member who demonstrates a disregard for Club rules or property
will be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the Board. 6. Anyone wishing to use the model field must
be a member of the AMA(MAAC) and have in their possession a valid and current AMA (MAAC) card. 7. Engines above .10
cubic inch must be muffled. SAM engines with less than a 60 second run time are excluded. 8. No one is allowed north
of the pilot line while flying is in progress without first giving the warning "Man on the Field", which all pilots
can hear! 9. When entering or leaving the field follow the signs that direct you to the south side of the facility.
10. On Sundays, holidays, and after normal Landfill opening and closing hours both entrance gates are to be kept locked
upon entering and leaving the Landfill. 11. FIREWORKS are prohibited at MEMORIAL FIELD.
Click here for Printable version of Field Security Rules revised March 2008
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2008. 1. All members and guests who wish to fly
must have in their possession a valid and current AMA membership card, and comply with all the rules of the RC Fliers of Venice
Inc. 2. Any guest wishing to fly must be qualified and can only use the Field for a total of 5 days per calendar year.
All guests must be sponsored by current member of the RC Fliers of Venice, and the sponsor must be present when the guest
flies. 3. Every student must pass a standard Club exam given by a Club certified instructor to gain solo status. 4.
New Club members or guests with previous flying experience must complete the requirements of the Flight Authorization Form.
5. No taxiing in the Pit areas. Shut off engine(s) before passing the 25 foot line on the taxiway. 6. No more
than 4 planes may fly at one time. Contests and Special events are exempt. 7. Do not fly south of the Flight Line (designated
by a yellow line at the southern edge of the paved runway). 8. High speed passes over the runway are not permitted.
9. No takeoffs or landings are allowed when a "Man on the Field" warning has been given. Wait for "
CLEAR" before resuming normal operations. 10. Do not restart engines north of the Pilot Boxes. 11. All
radios not in use or within range of the Field must be kept in the Impound Area. All 72 MHz radios must display a visible
channel number. 2.4 GHz radios must display a green pin. Only FCC model aircraft designated frequencies will be permitted
at the field, and must meet AMA guidelines. 12. Radios removed from the Impound Area to fly an aircraft must be replaced
with a members Club card or an AMA card. The card shall be placed in the frequency slot or the green pin slot. 13.
No flying during field maintenance work, or if the County is cutting the fields adjacent to Memorial Field. 14. High
alpha or 3D style flying will be restricted to the middle of the grass area north of the paved runway. 15. Jets (Turbine)
or Rockets cannot be flown if the Drought Index is 500 or above, or if the Wind Speed exceeds 14mph. (Note: The large Wind
Sock at the spectator shed will stand horizontally at 15mph.)
Click here for Printable version of Flight Safety Rules revised March 2008
SPECIAL RULES COVERING FIELD COURTESY 1. Limit flying time to 15 minutes when
others are waiting to fly. 2. Refrain from flying when another member calls
for a test flight, or a new plane is being flown for the first time. 3.
It is a good idea for a new or inexperienced pilot to have a new or repaired model to be checked by an instructor
or experienced pilot prior to its next flight. 4. Always be safety conscious when flying your
plane.
SPECIAL RULES COVERING CONTESTS AND FUN FLIES 1. Basic field safety, flight and security rules
will be adhered to.
The contest director will have discretion over the way the contest
is run.
2. During contests and or fun flies the field is under the direct
supervision of the contest
director.
3. Club fun flies are limited to members only. The Board has
the authority to change this
rule under special circumstances.
(# 3 revised March
2008)
SPECIAL RULES COVERING ELECTRIC MODELS 1. Electric models with performance similar
to “wet fueled” models will fall under the same category as far as solo training, testing and
flight safety rules.
2. Electric gliders and old timers whether they are gas, electric, or high start, do not require a buddy box for
training but the new pilot must be under the direct supervision of an experienced pilot. 3.
If a person has been taught to fly a glider, high start or old timer they are only entitled to fly
these types of model.
SPECIAL RULES COVERING JETS AND DUCTED FANS
(See AMA Safety Rules for Turbine Aircraft at bottom of page.)
(Also see the new drought and wind restrictions posted below)
1 Before flying a jet or ducted fan model, the
pilot will notify any other pilot flying, of his intentions to fly, so they may have the choice of landing
or continuing to fly. 2. Spotters are to be used by the jet pilot
while flying.
3. All pilots wishing to fly gas turbine models must follow the latest issue of AMA rules covering “Safe regulations aircraft gas turbine” and must have
in their possession the required waiver covering that particular aircraft. A copy of which is on file with
the secretary of R/C Fliers of Venice. 4. All gas turbine engines will be started at
the far downwind end of the field beyond the last pilot box, and south of the pilot line.
SPECIAL RULES COVERING CONTROL LINE MODELS 1. All control line flying will be confined
to the designated control circle.
2. R/C flying and U-Control flying will not be done simultaneously except by agreement between all pilots. 3. Radio control has priority over U-Control
but all parties should observe our general rules of courtesy.
PENALTIES Any member witnessing a violation of flight safety,
field security or AMA rules should inform the violator at once. If the person
continues to ignore the rules please report them to the Club Officers, who will investigate the incident.
Deliberate or consistent violation of AMA and or Club Rules are a serious matter and can result in
“grounding” or loss of membership.
February 13, 2008
The Board has revised
the drought condition Turbine
Jet and Rocket no-fly rules effective immediately .
"Turbine Jets and or Rockets cannot be flown if the
Drought Index reaches 500 or
above, or if the
Wind Speed at the time of the intended
flight, exceeds 14 mph."
Note: Drought
index is available from the
Div of Forestry by calling 941-751-7627
The new AMA wind sock indicates 15 mph
when being
blown in a horizontal position. If the sock is horizontal
do not fly, regardless of the drought reading.
February
4, 2008
The Board establishes new
Key Lock system
to improve field security.
President's memo regarding new Key Lock system
Diagram of New Boundary & Flight Pattern -September 2006
September 13, 2006 Modified Rules (Excerpt from minutes)
The above modification
establishes the west fence
as a Safety Zone,
and the west road being the Boundary. |
