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BMMFC
Club Rules.
1.
All
members MUST observe field discipline and comply with the AIR NAVIGATION
ORDER, all relevant BMFA safety codes as contained in the BMFA Members Hand
Book and Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 658
2.
These rules apply only whilst using the facilities of the
Bury Metro Model Flying Club. Other, supplementary, rules may apply to each
specific flying site. It is the member’s responsibility to familiarise
himself/herself with all rules of the club and to abide by them at all
times.
3.
Membership of the Bury Metro Model Flying Club is not transferable.
4.
A current Club Membership Card must be carried at all times as proof of
identity and insurance and must be produced on request.
5.
The committee may reject any application to join or rejoin the Club without
explanation.
Guests
6.
Guests must comply with the rules of the Club at all times.
7.
Where a member wishes to bring a guest to fly on a Club flying site, the
member must;
a. Give notice of such intention to a committee member.
b. Ensure that the guest holds a current BMFA/SMAE
certificate of insurance indemnity and is qualified to at least BMFA/SMAE
"A" standard (unless the guest is taking a BMFA/SMAE examination).
8.
The member is responsible for the conduct of the guest.
9.
Each club member is only allowed to bring a guest to fly on three separate
occasions in any club year.
Models
10.
It is the responsibility of members to ensure prior to flying that models
operated on club flying sites are within the maximum permitted noise
emission level of 82dB(A) at 7 metres.
11.
Projections ahead of the propeller on powered machines, i.e. the spinner or
the prop-nut, must not be less than 7.5 mm radius when measured tangentially
to all intersecting surfaces.
FLYING
CONDUCT
12.
Notification to the Secretary must be made of any incident or accident
however small where third party and/or property is involved and must also be
entered into the Incident Book with all details (date, time, nature) of the
incident and the names of witnesses.
13.
A member is deemed to be a qualified pilot when that member has attained the
BMFA/SMAE "B" certificate.
14.
No member to fly unaccompanied by a qualified pilot until that member
attains the BMFA/SMAE "A" certificate.
15.
Landing and take-off areas will be designated and circuit directions
fixed at each session. Members must check and confirm these before flying.
16.
The transmitter control system "The Peg Board" must be used (and
must be on the field) when more than two members are flying.
17.
A current transmitter frequency flag must be
displayed on the transmitter at all times.
18.
Transmitters must not be switched on under any circumstances
unless the pilot is in possession of the frequency peg.
19.
When flying,
all transmitters must be operated from the designated flight line at all
times (including gliders).
20.
Before landing an audible
warning must be given.
21.
Landings have priority
over all other manoeuvres.
22.
All models
will be operated with due care and consideration to members of the public,
animals, other modellers and the environment.
23.
On sight of a low flying,
full size aircraft, all models in flight must descend to a safe low
altitude.
24.
Dangerous flying will not
be tolerated and will be dealt with at the discretion of the committee.
RADIO CONTROL EQUIPMENT
25.
Only 35 MHz
"type approved" or 2.4 GHz “type approved” radio
control equipment will be allowed on Club flying sites.
26.
No 35 MHz transmitter must be switched on unless the pilot has the
appropriate frequency peg in his possession.
27.
Members are responsible for keeping their equipment in GOOD Working
order.
28.
Telescopic aerials must
be kept retracted in the pits.
DISCIPLINE
29.
ALL Flyers must observe the established flight line and stand in the
designated area when flying. Spectators must remain in the Spectator Area
whilst flying is in progress.
30.
Any person wishing to enter or cross the runway must seek clearance from
the pilots flying at the time.
31.
Litter and model wreckage
must not be left on the field. Separate rules apply to models which
inadvertently land (or crash) on the Golf Club area. See Separate
Information (IMPORTANT PLEASE READ. at top
of page)
32.
Before starting an engine the model must be suitably restrained either
by tether or an assistant.
33.
Under NO circumstances must an engine be run unless all persons are
behind the line of the propeller with the exception of the person starting
the engine. When carrying out power checks all persons including the pilot
are to be behind the line of the propeller.
34.
No more than Five aircraft shall be airborne at any one time.
35.
Mobile telephones are not to be taken to the flight line.
36.
Children must be supervised at all times. No dogs are allowed on the
field unless held on a lead.
37.
Any accident involving third party or another member must be
reported to the club's BMFA Delegate as soon as possible, who will then
inform the Executive Committee.
Car
Parking
38.
Car Parking is restricted at the field. The area immediately in front of
the entrance gate is strictly Turning, Unloading and Loading. The use of the
Entrance to Egypt Farm for turning is Strictly Forbidden. If al the car
spaces are full then the cars must be parked on the lane (not the track to
the field)
39.
Any member
who contravenes these rules will be dealt with at the discretion of the
committee. The penalties (verbal warning, written warning, suspension or
expulsion) will be set by the committee but members have the right to appeal
against any such rulings.
Bury Metro Model Flying Club
Supplementary Rules for Unsworth Moss Farm (Simister)
Flying field 15th January 2006
Please make sure you are aware
of the following rules because we all want to keep the Unsworth Moss Farm
Flying Fields. Failure to comply with these rules will result in
disciplinary action being taken. Please note that we have two fields at this
site; The primary patch is for Fixed Wing Aircraft Only and the secondary
patch is for Helicopters Only Please refer to the site Map Click Here To
See.
- Drive down the road through Simister Slowly and
Courteously. Give way to other cars and horses. On the track which crosses
the Motorway Bridge please be careful because Simister residents walk
their dogs and children play on the track. also look out for children from
Egypt Farm just over the bridge.
- Only Fixed Winged Aircraft may use the Primary
Patch and can use all 35MHz channels between 56 and 86 inclusive.
EXCLUDING 85 already allocated to helicopters.
2.4Ghz can also be used.
Click Here To See Club Frequencies.
- Helicopters may only be flown on the secondary
patch and must only use channels 85, 87, 88, 89 or 90
Click Here To See Club
Frequencies.
- Frequency control for ALL flyers is
the PEG-ON PEG-OFF system using the Peg Board situated in the Pits
on the Primary Patch. You MUST have a Peg with Your Name on
it before you can fly at this site. Always remember to "Close
Down Your Frequency" by returning the Peg after you have flown.
- Park Single File on the LEFT hand side of
the track as you approach the 'T' junction near the field. NO PARKING
on the Right hand side or on the track which runs alongside the field.
- All models must meet the 82dB(A) noise
limit prior to flying as specified in the general rules. It is Your
responsibility to make sure that your model is quiet. The club owns
several noise meters and committee members can arrange to meet you at the
field to carry out tests.
- Total engine capacity of any model must not
exceed 50cc
- Flying times for internal combustion engine
models are 10am to 9pm on Weekdays and 10amto 6pm on Saturday,
Sunday and Bank Holidays. Silent Flight models (e.g Electric) may be
flown at Any Time. No Flying Christmas Day For ALL Models.
The following rules apply specifically
to Fixed Wing Aircraft (The Primary Patch)
- NO Taking Off directly towards the wires
or the Pits irrespective of wind direction. Under certain
conditions it will only be possible to fly by taking off cross wind.
- Observe the No Flying Zones on the diagram (Click
Here To See Diagram) At All Times. Note That The Golf Course Is A
No Fly Zone.
- The pilot of any model crashing or landing on the
Golf Course will be suspended for flying at this site for a minimum period
of Six weeks.
The following rules apply
specifically to Helicopters (The Secondary Patch)
- For Safety Reasons the helicopter flight line has
been set 200 metres from the M62 and in a position where pilots will have
their backs to the motorway at all times. Please refer to the Diagram.
Click Here To See Diagram
- The pilot is responsible for insuring that
spectators, other members and instructors do not stray from the allocated
Pits Area during the flight.
- First Flight Helicopters, aircraft unknown to the
pilot or after any repair work has been carried out must be checked
to have at least ZERO or NEGATIVE pitch at low throttle with
idle trim UP (i.e. they must not have POSITIVE PITCH) This
does not apply to Fixed Wing Aircraft.
- The "Helicopter" section of the BMFA Handbook
must be read and fully understood before flying.
If there is anything you do not understand then you must seek
clarification by an experienced Helicopter Pilot. the
recommendations made in the handbook must be adhered to at all
times.
- Special attention to radio receivers, crystals,
plugs, sockets, leads, switches and batteries is required with
helicopters. Use foam to protect items from vibration and bind them to the
fixed frame of the aircraft with tape to prevent them becoming
disconnected. All connecting plugs and sockets must be taped together.
Never tape any part of the radio control system to removable parts of the
helicopter (such as cowl or canopy)
- The use of "Ball Type" Training Undercarriages is
only allowed if they are fitted with additional Hoop at the extremes to
prevent oscillation. Hoop type trainer undercarriages are recommended.
- Helicopters are potentially more dangerous than
Fixed Wing Aircraft. Appropriate Supervision MUST always be to hand. If
you are in doubt regarding what level of supervision is appropriate for
you then ask an experienced Helicopter Pilot.
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