Membership Manual - Spirits of St. Louis R/C Flying Club

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Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL (RC) FREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE 4
Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications A. Introduction: The AMA has determined that most modelers and model clubs are careful in their selection of flying sites, site layout, and operational practices. The suggested specifications detailed below have been developed to promote improved field management and provide added margins of safety for the ever-increasing numbers of fliers and spectators. Most clubs should be able, with reasonable effort, to comply with this suggested layout for general field arrangement and conditions for sport flying. The suggested specifications are not mandatory requirements, and compliance with these suggestions does not, of course, guarantee that no accident will occur. The AMA recommends that individual clubs design their flying sites based not only on geographic area available but also on sound sensitivity, obstructions, proximity of neighbors, etc., while incorporating the recommendations presented below. The types of aircraft the site is anticipated to accommodate, such as Giant Scale or small electrics, may effect an increase or decrease of the overfly area. (See FIGURE 2.) When designing or redesigning any flying site the AMA should be contacted with any questions, comments, or concerns regarding specifications, layout, and safety. The official AMA Safety Code remains the governing factor. All members and clubs should conduct their field operations in accordance with the Code. Taxi Area: No landings or takeoffs from this area. —Provides additional open space between pilots and aircraft during the time when most out-of-control accidents happen. —Allows taxi room in front of other pilots with less chance of other frequencies interfering with taxiing aircraft. Barrier: Designed to stop taxiing models from veering into pilots’ and/or spectators’ positions. (Includes plastic or chainlink fencing, hay bales, shrubbery, etc.) Pilot Line: Set back from runway edge to keep pilots away from aircraft. B. Personnel Side of Flight Area: Locations Distance Factor (measured perpendicular from edge at runway safety line) Runway edge is the basic Safety line or 0 Pilot line a minimum of 25 feet from safety line Pit line a minimum of 45 feet from safety line Spectator line a minimum of 65 feet from safety line Parking lot a minimum of 80 feet from safety line Safety Zone: An additional 250-foot safety zone, added to the OVERFLY AREA, is desirable if any major roads, buildings, or outdoor personnel activities are in the general area or if high-speed or high-performance aircraft are flown. 5
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