Barnyard Buzzards Newsletter April 2006 Page 5

Buzzard Droppings April 2006

become club business and be open for discussion and any appropriate corrective action if/as deemed necessary at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.(Refer to Section 6 of the club by-laws for more details.)

The Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code and below listed safety rules and regulations shall apply to all flying activity at the field, including, but not limited to, fixed wing aircraft, gliders, and helicopters. The rules/regulations are divided into two categories; operational and flying. For safety's sake, don't be bashful.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE AS TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING, OR DON'T UNDERSTAND THE RULES, ASK ANY MEMBER IN THE PIT AREA FOR ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

Common sense and courtesy shall prevail at all times.

OPERATIONAL

1. All members and guests who operate aircraft at the field must be a member in good standing with the AMA and have in their possession a valid BBMAC membership card.

2. Operation of model aircraft is limited to members in good standing and invited guests. Any and all guests must be accompanied by a club member and fully understand the field and safety rules provided to them by the member. Members are limited to one (1) guest per day. Individuals may only fly free as a guest a maximum of three (3) times. All guests will be required to sign the guest list and provide the information requested. (Listing the sponsoring club member and both of their AMA numbers).

3. A muffler is required on all 2 cycle engines greater than .074 cu. in. displacement. Mufflers on diesel or 4 cycle engines are optional, but recommended.

4. All transmitters should be identified with an appropriate frequency flag and channel numbers.) No transmitter may be turned on unless the operator has placed his/her AMA card in the appropriate frequency slot. Frequency control is considered to be in operation at all times at the field.

5. All members are expected to keep the flying and parking areas clean and free of litter.

6. There shall be no running or horseplay in the pit or runway areas.

Small children and/or animals shall not be allowed in the pit areas.

Unleashed animals shall not be allowed at the flying field.

7. Automobiles shall be parked in the designated area only. No

personal vehicles shall be driven on to the flying field, nor the

adjacent farmlands.

8. Spectators are welcome, but must remain in the area behind the pits.

9. Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly forbidden at the flying field. This shall include all members, guests and spectators.

10. All models must comply with the Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code.

11. No flying activity or running of engines shall be conducted before 9:00 AM. This does not apply to electric powered aircraft.

12. If any aircraft is "shot down" as a result of a transmitter being turned on, the individual responsible for turning on the transmitter shall be financially liable for the "shot down" aircraft provided the pilot of the airborne aircraft is flying by the rules, (i.e.- he/she has their AMA card as the first card for that frequency).