Rules for pilots when using the clubs field.
Safety of pilots and spectators is of paramount importance to the Longford Model Aero Club, as such we expect all of our members and guests comply with the general rules of the M.A.C.I.
Longford Model Aero Club Local Site Rules.
Bonafide
visitors can only fly with the express permission of a Club Official to
whom proof of insurance
must be produced. Visitors may enter the site by invitation
only, responsibility for their behavior, and complience with the clubs
site rules, is the responsibility of the inviting member.
The Safety Officers directions re -flying and flying aid management must
be followed at all times.
Flying will not commence before 11.00am on any day.
All
members will be allocated their own frequency, no other frequency may
be used under any circumstances.
All flyers must use the Peg off frequency method when the frequency
board is in use.
All members flyers must check that their transmitting frequency is clean
before switching on their transmitter.
All members who have not passed the M.A.C.I (A) test MUST be accompanied
by a member who has qualified for the M.A.C.I. "A" or "B"
test.
All models which have not flown at our site before MUST be presented for inspection by a member of, at least, "A" certificate standard prior to flying for the first time
Only pilots actually engaged in flying, or training, are allowed in the immediate vicinity of the patch. After take off pilots must vacate the take off and landing area of the patch to the designated area, which will be twenty feet from the road side of the patch. The only people allowed on the patch will be the pilot and, if applicable, his pit man during take off or recovery after landing. The pits area will always be between the patch and the road alongside the site and at least fifty yards from the patch.
Overflying the pits area is strictly forbidden.
The flying area for helicopters will be at least fifty yards from the fixed wing patch and always on the road side of the fixed wing patch. Helicopters may be started in the pits area but must be carried to the designated area for actual flying.
The
instructions of the safety officer, or his designate, must be adhered
to.
All landings, including dead stick landings, must be called.
(dead stick landings have priority over 'power on' landings).
Mid air collisions are deemed accidental, however perceived dangerous
flying, which may cause a collision, will be subject to investigation
by the Club.
Large power models over 7kg and/or over 2.5m wingspan must be registered
with M.A.C.I.
non-compliance means.. no insurance and
you will not be allowed to fly!!
The instructions of the clubs safety officer must be complied with at all times. The adoption of safe practices ensure the enjoyment of all members of the club, there is no substitute for common sense, model aircraft can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands!!
M.A.C.I
Appendix B
Bye-Laws Flying Site Approval Passed 12/04/81 and amended
General Policy
Our
member to member insurance policy requires that flying shall take place
only from "approved flying sites" and the following should constitute
the categorization of such approved flying sites for radio control use.
The site should be large enough to provide a minimum of approx. 300m x
100m clear space, containing no buildings, people or roads.
Unobstructed take off and landings, approaches.
No overhead cables, telephone wires etc. within the flying site.
No overflying of spectators or of the car parking area!!
A minimum separation of 200m from residential buildings or other noise
sensitive areas, for powered aircraft.
Flying shall be limited to fully paid up and insured members of M.A.C.I.
at all times. No non M.A.C.I. members shall be allowed to fly in any site
under the Bye-laws other than bonafide visitors from outside Ireland who
are themselves members of and insured with the relevant controlling body
for model aviation in the country of residence.
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