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Moonport Modelers Safety Rules

Moonport Modelers

FIELD SAFETY AND USAGE RULES

  1. This is an Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) flying site (charter #XXXXX); AMA and Moonport Modelers (MM) memberships are generally required to fly here. Exemptions are as listed here:
    • Visitors flying on a Buddy-Box in direct supervision of a MM member, do not require AMA or MM memberships to fly. 
    • Visiting AMA member day-use pilots, with a $5.00 day-use fee or contest entry fee, do not require a MM membership to fly. 
    • Non-AMA visitors enrolled in the AMA pilot trainer program, flying under the direct supervision of a MM introductory pilot trainer, do not require AMA or MM memberships to fly (60-day limit). 
  2. FAA Small UAS Certificate of Registration #, AMA # and Club Member name must be displayed on the model exterior. AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code rules generally apply with some enhancements. 
  3. CAUTION, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER! Water taken from faucets or the lake are NON-POTABLE and isn't fit for human consumption. 
  4. Flying hours are 7:30 AM to sunset for engines using fuel. Reasonably quiet electric aircraft and Gliders are not limited. 
  5. Generated noise levels at this field may limited by City Ordinance due to the proximity of residential communities.  All aircraft in violation will be grounded. 
  6. No rockets or gas-turbines are allowed at this field. 
  7. Do not operate aircraft in the spectator area. Children are not allowed beyond the spectator area unless under the direct supervision of an AMA member. 
  8. The frequency control board must be utilized for all crystal/synthesizer controlled transmitters. 
  9. Pilots shall perform a preflight safety inspection check before the initial flight each day. 
  10. Fuel spilling on the ground is prohibited. Utilize a fueling system that will not spill, leak or overflow. Clean all accidental spills immediately. The use of an overflow sealed catch bottle and pan is recommended. 
  11. All flying must be beyond the runway deadline, unless pilots present (actively in the pilot stations) agree to maneuvers over the runway. 
  12. Flight patterns for fixed-wing aircraft are west of the runway. All pilots, flying from the main fixed-wing runway, must stand behind the safety fence. Rotary-wing flying, in the fixed-wing area, is only permitted when all fixed- wing pilots present agree to allow it, conforming to the same deadline and flying rules as fixed-wing aircraft. All aircraft must stay within the boundaries of the Moonport Modelers property boundaries. 
  13. Field maps for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, multirotor and gliders are "available upon request"  Please review them for additional flight boundary information. 
  14. Taxiing in the pits is prohibited. Outside the no-taxi line you may taxi out to the runway. 
  15. Spotters are recommended to be with you while flying. 
  16. All model aircraft will yield right-of-way to full scale aircraft. 
  17. Flight operations will stop during electrical storms. 
  18. Weapons of any kind, including any form of pistol, rifle, explosives, or other life threatening or debilitating devices, are not allowed at the Moonport Modelers field. Violation of this policy will require that the violator leave the field immediately and be subjected to a review by the board of directors for disciplinary action or expulsion. Exception: Law enforcement. 
  19. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the field. 
  20. If you brought it, please take it home. Trash of any kind, wrecked planes, fuel cans and cigarette butts. 
  21. Within the club-leased area, pets must be kept on a leash and supervised always. Pets are not allowed in the pit or flight line areas. Service animals may be exempted (please discuss exemptions with any club officer). 
  22. The last member to leave must ensure all others are out and confirm the gate combination is not left on the lock when chaining up the gate.