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The Prez Sez
This month, I will write
with my Safety Officer hat on, about safety rules at the field. As you
may recall, this year when the AMA renewed our charter, they requested
that we establish site-specific safety rules for Bollin Field, and provided
a general guide to go by. I took that guide and applied and modified it
to Bollin Field. Here is what I propose:
Bollin Field Site Safety and Operational
Rules As required by the Academy of Model Aeronautics
FLYING SITE SAFETY RULES
1. Deliberate flying behind
the flight line is prohibited.
2. Each transmitter must
display frequency identification.
3. Taxiing is NOT allowed
in the pit area.
4. It is strongly recommended
that members do not fly alone.
5. Children are NOT permitted
beyond the spectator area unless under the direct supervision of an adult.
6. The established club frequency
control plan will be in force atall times.
7. Control line will not
be flown here.
8. Helicopter flights are
allowed in designated areas only.
9. High start lines are to
run parallel to active runway.
10. ALL flying must be from
one end of the runway. Direction of flight is determined by the wind direction,
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11. Flight operations will stop during electrical storms.
12. Models will fly only
in predesignated areas, and will yield right-of-way to full-size aircraft.
No-Fly areas (posted) will be enforced.
FLYING SITE OPERATIONAL RULES
1. NO flying before 7:30 am
2. Only pilots and assistants
are allowed on the flight line.
3. Mufflers are required
on all models. (db limit recommended).
4. Testing of engines is
to be performed ONLY in run up area.
5. Shelter may not be used
as a pit area.
6. The AMA Safety Code will
be displayed when the field is open forflying.
7. Fliers operating models
must display AMA membership cards foreasy identification.
8. Pilots shall make appropriate
announcement when taking off,landing, or emergency situations.
9. Compliance to these safety
rules is the responsibility of each participant.
10. DON'T FLY ALONE!
11. First aid kit is in the
gray locker near the transmitter impound area.
12. Emergency numbers: Hospital
and Police 911. Public Phone location Buena High School or DMV.
13. All non-participants
must be behind the pits during Combat contests.
14. Alcohol consumption is
NOT allowed during flight operations.
15. Flight operations are
allowed from designated pilot stations only. No flying from the runway,
the pits or the shelter. |
These are the rules I propose. Please let myself or another club officer
know how you feel about them, in order for us to implement adequate safety
rules as required by the AMA. Until next time, point the nose straight
up, full throttle. If it stalls, it's not enough power! Bill
Club Meeting
The next meeting of the MMRCC
is scheduled for October 3, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held
at the TRW facility (Highway 90 Bypass). Personnel are required to sign-in
and sign out for security purposes.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Nominations will be made for
2003 officers at the October meeting, so lets all be there to nominate
our choice for next years officers. Election will be held at the November
meeting.
Page 67 of the November Model
Aviation magazine outlines safety rules as addressed by Bill in his notes.
Why not review them for ideas or modifications and let Bill know.
There are several excellent
articles in recent magazines. They are written in non-engineering terms
that most of us can understand. Why not give them a look-see?
Basic Rules of Flight on page 116 of September 2002 RCM and a Layman's
Guide to Stability and Control in the November 2002 issue of RCM on page
94.
Good Stuff, Will |
