Club By Laws

Tri-County R/C Club

BY LAWS

These bylaws should be used as a path to supply consistent messaging to all club members.

Additional changes or additions may be made with the recommendation of the Club Leadership Team, publishing the change in the Club Newsletter, then followed with a quorum vote of at least 20 members at a scheduled club meeting.

VISION STATEMENT

Tri-County RC Club is for R/C aviation enthusiasts. Our core values are fun, safety, ongoing learning, future planning, and member fellowship. Unless health or other personal circumstances prevent it, members are generally expected to volunteer in some capacity to assist with club maintenance, events, and meetings. We strive to keep our facility a safe place to be, and in excellent condition. Helping each other out with our knowledge and expertise makes us really special.

MISSION STATEMENT

Flying, Fun, and Friendship

VALUES

Mutual Respect, Trust, Diversity, Making a difference,

Good Samaritan Waiver- Flight Instructors will gladly help other members, with the understanding that hard landings can happen for many reasons. Due to the many variables related to weather and learning to fly R/C aircraft, Flight Instructors are not responsible if mishaps occur. Before purchasing a trainer aircraft, please consult your flight instructor first. Some aircraft are much more suitable for beginning the learning process.

ARTICLE ONE

ORGANIZATION NAME

1. The name of this organization shall be the Tri County RC Club. Henceforth called the organization.
2. The Organization may change its name by a quorum vote of its members

ARTICLE TWO

PURPOSE

1. This organization shall exist for the following purposes:

a. To provide members and their guests with suitable facilities and safe opportunities to pursue all facets of model aviation, etc., within its’ vision.

b. To promote the growth of organized model aviation activities, etc.

c. To provide the opportunity for social contact among members and their families.

d. To support Model Aviation Education for youth and special groups that the club may benefit.

e. To introduce beginning radio control operators to the basic skills inherent to the safe operation of radio-controlled aircraft.

f. To provide more advanced training to seasoned pilots that wish to advance their skills and/or technical knowledge.

g. Support keeping the organization financially healthy and in good repair.

ARTICLE THREE

MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership in this organization shall be open to individuals who are active members in good standing with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
2. Requirements for new open membership consideration are as follows:

a. Applicant must display a current AMA membership card, a TRUST card and an FAA registration to an organization officer. The applicant should attend a club meeting. They should be introduced and apply then. The exception would be the AMA First Pilot Program.

b. The club will have 60 (Sixty) days to check out credentials and allow for club members to comment. This includes new members still discovering if the Tri County R/C Club is the right fit for them. The Management Group reserves the right to reject applications for any reason. During this period, all dues and membership fees are eligible for a refund.

c. Assuming no negative reaction by membership and reasonable background checks by club officers, the Leadership Team may vote to accept the applicant. All new memberships have a one-year probation period and may be canceled by either party during this time. The annual fee is refundable only within the first six months. The initiation fee is not refundable after the first 60 days.

d. In case of a negative decision by the Leadership Team, a member of the team shall inform the candidate of that result and return the candidates’ application fees.

e. The Leadership Team, at its discretion, can waive this process for a past member in good standing, who for various reasons may have allowed their membership to lapse (health, moved away, financial, or simply forgot to renew, etc.) The Leadership Team may also waive the process for spouses and minor children of members in good standing who desire to become members again. After February 1, there will be a late fee of $50.00 to rejoin the club.

f. All applicants for membership under 19 years of age shall be considered “Junior Members”.

g. Each member must comply with all organization safety and flying field regulations according to these by-laws. A member may be suspended from the club for repeated violations of safety rules or by-laws. An appropriate hearing must be held, and a majority vote for suspension by the Leadership Team is required. The member will be allowed to address the Leadership Team if he or she desires.

ARTICLE 4

DUES AND FEES

~ Full Member (Age 18 and over): Initiation Fee ($100); Annual Dues ($125)

~ Adult Immediate Family member: Initiation Fee ($50); Annual Dues ($62.5)

~ Junior Member (Under 18): Initiation Fee ($25); Annual Dues ($20)

1. Organization dues are due by December 31 each year. Members in arrears will lose all club privileges, including flying. Members who do not pay their dues by December 31 will be marked as “inactive” and removed from the membership list.
2. Any member who is inactive as of December 31st will be treated as a new member and may incur a penalty fee after February 1st, unless the fee is waived according to the bylaws.

2. Any change in fees must be approved by a quorum vote of the membership present at either a regular monthly meeting or a special meeting.
3. Dues for new members (Adult and Juniors) joining during the fourth quarter of the year will be waived for the rest of that year and subject only to the initial membership fee.
4. An AMA member, who is the guest of a club member in good standing shall not be permitted to fly more than (3) times in a calendar year.
5. Participants in Club sponsored events and the AMA Introductory Pilot Program are guests of the club and they are exempted from any non-member maximum flight day restriction, so long as they are participating in those events, or participating, and in compliance, with the AMA Introductory Pilot Program, and comply with all Club rules.
6. Honorary Membership Status – this will be a special award given to only one person each year. Under special conditions, more than one award may be given with the unanimous decision, or its equivalent, from the club leadership team.

Criteria:

A. The candidate must be a long-time existing member in good standing

B. They must have demonstrated a consistent high level of commitment through volunteering, special attention to comradery, and a desire to enjoy the club, even though their flying days may be behind them

C. They must be recommended by another active member of the club

D. A unanimous decision of the Tri County Leadership Team must be made for this award to be granted to the deserving individual.

E. It should be awarded at one of the club monthly meetings, ideally in the 4th Quarter of the year.

ARTICLE FIVE

MEETINGS

1. Our regular meetings shall be held on the first Saturday of each month, and they shall be at the location and date specified in the “Flight Recorder” newsletter. If due to some unforeseen reason the newsletter is not published, we will meet at whatever place the meeting is usually held. Meeting time, date, and location may be temporarily changed by direction of the President.
2. A quorum will be a minimum of twenty members.
3. The President may authorize the convening of a special meeting.

ARTICLE SIX

VOTING

1. All votes at all meetings shall be by voice or show of hands; the one exception would be for the election of organizational officers. A quorum will be 20 or more members.
2. Election of organization officers shall be conducted by written secret ballot. If there is only one candidate for a position, a simple voice/show of hands to vote will be sufficient.
3. If required by most, questions can be decided by secret ballot.
4. The club bylaws are a living document. They may be changed or updated by alerting the membership through a broadcast email message or through the club newsletter. The proposed changes should be published for the membership to review and then voted upon with a quorum vote at the next monthly meeting.

ARTICLE SEVEN

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to order, Secretary’s report, Treasurers Report, Committee reports, Old Business, New Business, Good and Welfare, Adjournment.

ARTICLE EIGHT

TRI COUNTY RC CLUB LEADERSHIP TEAM AND ADVISORY BOARD

1. The Tri-County Leadership Team shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Leadership Team members shall be elected at the November Meeting and will serve a term of one year beginning at the first meeting of the following year. The President will be Chairman of the Leadership Team. A Leadership Team member may be removed for cause by a unanimous vote of the remaining team members and/or a majority vote of the membership at a subsequent meeting.
2. The Advisory Board shall consist of the Leadership Team, the Facilities Manager, Safety Officer, Membership Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Cafe Manager, Website Manager, and 6 members of the club. These 6 members are recommended by the Leadership Team and appointed by the President. A meeting of the Advisory Board will take place as soon as possible after the January Meeting. The Function of the Advisory Board is to plan the events for the year and advise on present and future opportunities for the club.

ARTICLE NINE

OFFICERS

1. The officers of this organization shall be as follows:

a. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

2. No officer shall be entitled to receive any salary or compensation for reason of their office.
3. The Duties of each officer are as follows:

THE PRESIDENT WILL:

1. Supply ongoing guidance and leadership to club members and the Leadership team.
2. Preside at all membership meetings and act as Chairman of the Management Team.
3. Be permitted to have the Vice President preside over the meetings, as it relates to the order of business.
4. Ensure that all standing Officers and Managers are operating efficiently and effectively.
5. Ensure that all books, reports, and certificates are kept properly and filed.
6. Establish an operating budget for the year as needed and monitor club transactions.
7. Sign the Land Use Agreement of Florida and oversee the reporting of all Land Use documents designated within the agreement.
8. Oversee café operations and coordinate the necessary support needed by the Events Coordinator with the Club Treasurer during events and ongoing support needed by the Café Manager.
9. Work with the Membership Manager to help new and existing members settle into the club culture or utilize their skills as volunteers. Utilize the Membership Manager as a resource to help develop a forward vision for the club.

THE VICE PRESIDENT WILL:

1. Act as President in the absence of the President and exercise all rights and privileges as such.
2. May be requested to function as the primary or co-contact with the AMA and other organizations.
3. Succeed the Presidency should the President resign or be permanently unable to serve and shall serve the remainder of the President’s term.
4. Oversee management of Flight Regulations and Flight Training
5. Provide various training and/or educational articles for publication in the club newsletter.

THE SECRETARY WILL:

1. Keep the minutes and be the official custodian of all organization records.
2. File any certificate required by Federal, State, or local statute, unless designated by the President to another Officer or Manager.
3. Present to the membership any communications which should be addressed to them, as Secretary. This includes providing information to be sent to the membership through broadcast emails or through the club newsletter.
4. Maintain a primary yearly attendance sheet.
5. Maintain the club bulletin board and document files such as membership forms, AMA applications, etc.
6. Attend to and or inform the club officers of all organization correspondence, and exercise all duties associated with the office of Secretary.

THE TREASURER WILL:

1. Have the care and custody of all monies belonging to the organization.
2. Sign all organization checks. Note that an alternate signer will be empowered and approved to sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer with the approval of the President.
3. Render at stated periods decided by the Board, a written account of all organization finances when needed.
4. Exercise all duties incident with the office of Treasurer.
5. Oversee all club expenses including providing a Debit Card option to designated club officers as needed. All expenses must be supported by providing receipts to the Treasurer to support club expenses including debit card transactions.

ARTICLE TEN

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS AND OFFICER ORGANIZATION

1. All officers of this organization shall be for the term of one year. They may request help from other members as needed and have backup options with other officers or managers when needed. The Department Managers are recommended by the Leadership Team and appointed by the President. Department Managers do not have a set term. A list (Organizational Chart) of all Club Officers and Department Managers should be posted and provided to the club membership as the “go to” people when questions arise. This will improve access to information within the club and reduce confusion, misunderstandings, and indifference.
2. The Tri County RC Club Leadership Team may remove or appoint a Department Manager as needed.
3. The Standing Department Managers will be the following:

a. Events Coordinator

b. Website Manager

c. Café Operations Manager

d. Facilities Manager

e. Membership Coordinator

f. Safety Officer

4. The duties of the various Managers are as follows:

EVENTS COORDINATOR:

1. Responsible for scheduling and the efficient operation of scheduled contests, social activities, etc. needed to fulfill the organization’s purposes outlined in Article two.
2. Develop and schedule event volunteers to establish a consistent message and standards for events, and support volunteer recruiting, training and utilization. Work with the Membership Manager
3. Coordinate sanctioned events with the club key contact, the club Vice President, President, the Advisory Board, and AMA.
4. Request assistance from other club officers as needed.

WEBSITE MANAGER

1. Publish the monthly newsletter for the club. Explore better options.
2. Maintain the club website and supporting tools for increased communications.
3. Build, Maintain and update the club website as needed.
4. Provide contact information and organizational charts as needed.
5. Provide additional support at the request of the President.

CAFÉ OPERATIONS MANAGER WILL:

1. Order and oversee preparation of foods for scheduled events.
2. Assure maintenance of all equipment associated with the café.
3. Coordinate volunteers and services to help serve Café customers and members during events.
4. Provide soft drinks and water to be purchased by club members and guests.
5. Coordinate with the Club Treasurer for necessary financial transactions.

THE FACILITIES MANAGER WILL:

1. Organize mowing teams and help communications between teams and members on field conditions.
2. Oversee maintenance activities related to buildings, developed areas, and runway maintenance.
3. Coordinate with the assigned officer to report the State of Florida Greenways Volunteer Hours Reporting, while working with the Club President or assigned officer as a co-contact with the Greenways Park Manager.
4. Supervise and coordinate the general field operations at the flying site. This includes club parking and any other operations that are incidental to the efficient operation of the field.
5. Oversee or assist other volunteer teams when available.

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

1. Explain who we are as a club to new members.
2. Identify and talk with new member applicants about their needs and interests.
3. Help new members find suitable Flight Instructors for effective training.
4. Track new members’ adjustmentto club culture.
5. Communicate with the President or club officers when issues or concerns arise.
6. Assist with volunteer motivation and support.

THE SAFETY OFFICER WILL:

Assisted by flight instructors and club officers, the Safety Officer will handle:

1. Oversee that all planes are airworthy when issues or questions arise. The pilot, student, or instructor must ensure that every aircraft—whether newly built or repaired after significant damage—is fully airworthy. They should also make sure all engines have an approved muffler if applicable. Engine noise is to be kept to an allowable level. [98db or less at 9 feet]
2. Work with Flight Instructors and Club Officers to enforce all safety rules on the field.
3. Help in assuring that all club members manage safety concerns with mutual respect and professionalism, with the ongoing coordination and aid of the Flight Instructors and other club officers.
4. The Safety Officer shall oversee and help communicate all significant safety concerns and field violations to the Vice President to address or bring to the Leadership Team. This includes issues with flight activity and major infractions of members not utilizing mutual respect with other members. All club members should feel comfortable offering additional information when a safety infraction is seen. They can also report the issue, request advice, or ask for support from the Safety Officer, any club officer, or a flight instructor if necessary. Disrespectful physical or verbal assaults on any member, or in front of other club members, will not be tolerated.
5. Provide periodic Safety articles and suggestions of interest to be placed in the club newsletter.
6. The Safety Officer should also assist with safety concerns related to the nearby community.

ARTICLE ELEVEN

RESIGNATION TERMINATION, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, EXPULSION, AND REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

1. Any member in good standing may resign his/her membership by giving written notice to the Club.
2. If any member ceases to have the qualification necessary for membership in the AMA, his/her membership in the Club shall be thereby terminated, subject to reinstatement upon restoration of eligibility.
3. This section provides for the enforcement of Safety Rules that are related to flying activities. Any other unacceptable behavior by an individual member, or members, as defined by the Tri County RC Club By-Laws become the responsibility of the Club Leadership Team, as stated in Article 1, Duties, Section 1 of these Bylaws. Any individual may be expelled from membership from the club by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Club Leadership Team. Examples might be an individual who willfully commits any act or omission, which is a violation of any of the terms of these Bylaws, or the Rules of the AMA, or which is detrimental to the Club, the AMA, or model aviation.
4. Any member who is expelled from membership may be reinstated to membership only by a majority vote of the Club Management Team.
5. The Club Leadership Team shall have the discretionary authority to provide for and to impose disciplinary action for such acts or omissions, which do not justify expulsion from membership.

ARTICLE 12

DISSOLUTION

1. The Corporation may be dissolved with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the total membership.
2. Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, the Board shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all assets of the corporation to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Inc., or to such other organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes at the time. They must qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended, or to such other organization as the Board shall decide. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas (or similar court) of the county in which the principal office of this corporation is then located, exclusively for such purchases and to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

ARTICLE 13

GRIEVANCE PRECEDURE (FLIGHT AND GROUND SAFETY AND CLUB RULES

PURPOSE

1. The grievance procedure supplies a mechanism to enforce existing rules by supplying a progressive disciplinary system when needed. Although most complaints can be resolved informally, if a complaint is serious or cannot be resolved informally, the matter should be referred to Leadership Team for consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned in to the Club Leadership Team. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form.

(a) FIRST VIOLATION

a. Viewpoints of both complainants and accused will be considered.

The complainant’s name will be given to Club Leadership.

b. A verbal reprimand will be given to the accused by the Club Leadership Team or a designate, and this will be recorded in the Committee files.

(b) SECOND VIOLATION

The complainant’s name will be displayed to the club membership.

a. The accused has the right to a written rebuttal, to be reviewed by the Board

b. If the Club Leadership Team decides, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the club newsletter.

(c) THIRD VIOLATION

a. The Club Management Team will notify the accused in writing and the Club members via the Club newsletter that the Club will vote on the expulsion of the accused at the next meeting.

b. Said expulsion will last for a one-year minimum. (Longer if believed necessary by the Club Management Team.)

c. A member may be expelled from the Club only upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at the meeting.

d. Voting will be done by secret ballot at a regular monthly meeting.

e. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion period. The three actions only take effect if accumulated within two years.

f. Any member receiving a grievance, who directs any retaliation action against the person filing said grievance, will be subject to immediate Leadership Team review and possible expulsion from the club. Extremely serious threats made by any member to another member or guest, whether it be verbal or physical harm, intimidation, intentional equipment damage, or any other action deemed to be retaliatory will require the Club Management Team to, upon validation and a witness, direct an immediate expulsion of the member from the club.

GRIEVANCE FORM

All members of the Tri County RC Club are Safety Officers, and they have an obligation to ensure that all members and guests operate their aircraft in a safe manner consistent with the published Tri County rules, and AMA safety code. All Tri County members are also duly authorized agents of the club for the purpose of ensuring that safe, courteous flying conditions exist. Club members are empowered to request the removal of all unauthorized personnel from the club property. Nothing governing the rules of the grievance procedure shall prohibit the amicable settlement of any violations by the grievant and the rules violator at the time of infraction with no further action being taken. However, where no such settlement is immediately forthcoming, the grievant shall complete the form and submit it to a member of the Club Leadership Team for resolution.

Date________________________ Time________________________

Grievance Filed Against: Name_____________________ AMA #__________________

Tri County R/C Rule(s) Violated (Refer to current bylaws)

Description of incident:

Grievance filed by: Name____________________________ AMA #_________________________

Signature (required) ________________________________

Witness: (required) Name____________________________ AMA#_________________________

Signature (required) ____________________________________

Board of Directors Use only:

1st Violation __________ 2nd Violations ____________ 3rd Violation________________

Resolution (Article 14.2

FLIGHT OPERATIONS SAFETY- FIXED WING AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATIONS AREA DEFINED.

1. A single, straight line (referred to as the “Flight Line” has been set up for all fixed wing flying activity. The flight line is defined as the north edge of the black runway, in both directions to the western limit denoted by the sign warning not to fly west of that location over S Bridges Rd.
2. Flying beyond the north and east field boundaries is at the pilot’s discretion. Deliberate flying over S. Bridges Rd. and West of it is prohibited for all pilots.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS SAFETY – ROTARY WING FLIGHT OPERATIONS DEFINED.

1. Rotary wing aircraft (helicopters and drones) by their nature of flight do not mix well with fixed wing flight operations. The flying field was designed for fixed-wing aircraft, and it is not reasonable to expect those operations to be shut down to accommodate rotary wing flights. Those members wishing to fly helicopters are restricted to flying in the Flight Operations area designated for them and must cease flight operations when a fixed wing aircraft enters the flight Operations area. The only authorized exception would be a professional/fully licensed drone pilot authorized to fly over people to video special events, but they must have the approval of the Event Coordinator and Club President for the event and must stay clear of fixed wing activity.
2. The area designated for helicopter flight operations is established clear of the flight Line and described as the triangular pad area west of the parking area and bounded by the convergence of the driveway and the Flight line. This area may be used for helicopter hover type operations, and they are to remain well clear of vehicular traffic on the access driveway. All FPV operations must have a spotter for safety.
3. Helicopter operations may take place over the normal runway as an exception, if there are no other fixed wing aircraft in the air, and permission is granted by the other pilots present.

FLYING FIELD GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENT

DESIGNATED NO SMOKING AREA

Based on concern over safety, due to the rapid increase in use of gasoline as a model engine fuel, and the input from the Fire Chief, the Management Team has determined that all areas forward of the fence, separating the parking lot from the pit area, including the pavilion, is designated as a NO SMOKING AREA. In the area south of the dividing fence, separating the parking lot from the pit area, not including the shed area where gasoline is also present in significant amounts, smoking is permitted. Members can park their models along the fence line at their own risk.

ADDENDUM 1

SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. All club members should feel comfortable stepping-in when a Safety or Flight Rules\ issue becomes apparent. The approach to the member should be respectful and professional, and the infraction clearly referenced from the club bylaws or flight regulations. The same infraction must be managed consistently across the full membership of the club.
2. The safety rules and regulations may sometimes seem unnecessary and designed to curtail your enjoyment of our sport. Not so! They were designed solely for the safety of all those individuals who take part as pilots or spectators at the facility. Although abiding by the rules and regulations is not a guarantee that accidents will not happen, they, along with common sense, will decrease the likelihood of one happening.
3. A gas or glow fuel aircraft, with the engine running, and taken to the flight line from the pit area, must be under physical restraint by the pilot or an assistant [ A plane hand carried to the flight line is considered under physical restraint.] The aircraft will remain under physical restraint until it is in or beyond the entrance to the runway. Upon landing, an aircraft, with engine running, will again be maintained under physical constraint before exiting into the pit area.
4. An aircraft while in the pit area must have a means to hold it in a static position while the engine is running, or while it is being started. Electric aircraft must be held when being tested and must be armed either on one of the arming tables or on the ground on the far side of the safety fence. The propeller should be removed when an electric aircraft is armed in the pit area.
5. Spectators must stay behind the chain link fence and shall not enter the pit area unless accompanied by a club member.
6. A provision to evaluate and control excessively noisy engines/mufflers, via “noise control equipment”, will be available and coordinated through the Safety Officer. Please see the Safety Officer if you have any questions.
7. Aircraft engines are to be started with the nose pointing away from populated areas.
8. Any accident involving personal injury, or damage to property, other than models, should be reported to any Club Officer. Serious accidents or injuries must be reported to the State of Florida Greenways Park Manager. A form is available for this purpose. Treat every propeller as if it may turn at any moment.
9. Treat every propeller as if it will fail structurally at any moment. Please keep all your body parts clear of propellers.
10. Remove the propeller (for electrics) from the motor whenever you are doing ESC/ motor setup, testing, and programming.
11. Properly secure your electric aircraft before you attach any power source; remember it may start at any moment.
12. If it’s available on the transmitter, use a throttle lock, or throttle kill function, to avoid an unplanned application of throttle until you are ready to fly.
13. Never reuse a damaged propeller. The cost of an injury far outweighs the cost of a new propeller, even if it means you don’t fly today.

14)Know where the First Aid Kit is.

ADDENDUM 2

FIELD REGULATIONS

1. The field is for the exclusive use of the Tri-County R/C Club members and nonmembers as guests showing a current AMA membership card. Individuals entering these premises must comply with all rules and regulations. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests, including their guest’s ability to fly. We are part of the State of Florida Greenways Park System, and we also work within their guidelines.
2. All transmitters will comply with current AMA and FCC regulations.
3. Newer 2.4 MH spread spectrum technology transmitters have replaced most of the former frequencies, thus eliminating the need for an active frequency board in most cases. Members that elect to use older technology must make other members aware when they fly. Quieter electric power aircraft may fly after 8:00 am on Sundays. On weekdays Quieter, smaller aircraft my fly dawn to dusk, especially to accommodate members with heat, health, or employment conflicts. Things like sun exposure limitations.
4. No more than [4} aircraft will be airborne at once.
5. Running of engines will be allowed between 8:00 am until dark. The exception will be that Gas and Glow engines will not be allowed to fly or run engines before 10:00 AM on Sundays. Quieter electric powered aircraft may start to fly at 8:00 am on Sundays under provisionary approval with the State of Florida. Excessive noise from electric aircraft could put this provisionary approval at risk.
6. A new member pilot with flight experience must have a flight check and discussion of field rules and regulations with a club instructor before flying.
7. Flying is prohibited behind the flight line and over or West of Bridges Road. It is recommended that members not fly past field markers located at the West end of the field.
8. Only two [2] individuals are permitted at any single flight station- three [3] are permitted when one is a student on a buddy box, and the third is an assistant.
9. No one should stand on the active field except to launch or retrieve an aircraft.
10. Members are expected to help keep the flying facility neat and operational.
11. Positively no alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises. A pilot who has obviously consumed alcohol before his or her arrival on the premises will not be permitted to participate in any flying activities and is subject to a request to leave the premises.
12. A student pilot will not be permitted to fly by themselves under any circumstances until he or she has soloed and becomes a novice flyer. A novice pilot may fly by themselves only after a designated club instructor pilot has evaluated them for their flying ability.
13. No assembly/repair or refueling of aircraft in the flight building. During busy times it is requested that members not use set up tables as a hanger. Please remove aircraft after assembly and place them on the ground as a courtesy. This allows others to do their set up, and it reduces the risk of accidents if/when the wind picks up.
14. The last one out locks the gate. Dogs are not allowed in the pit area unless they are a registered Assistance Dog, and the situation is deemed safe.
15. All model aircraft operations need to be in accordance with the Official Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and these field rules.
16. NO FLY ZONES EXIST OVER THE PIT AREA/SOUTH OF THE RUNWAY, OVER BRIDGES ROAD. THE STRIPED POLES ON THE WEST END OF OUR RUNWAY INDICATE THE WEST BOUNDARY.
17. All pilots should be standing or sitting (if necessary) at the pilot stations, and they should communicate with one another on Landings and Take-Offs.

a. Takeoffs should be called out loud and clear. Pilots need to ensure safe clearance onto the runway by looking both ways, then announcing the intent to take off prior to doing so. Initial turnout after takeoff will always be away from the pit or spectator area.

b. If a pilot encounters engine failure during the flight, he or she should call out loudly, “DEAD STICK, at which time all other pilots in the air should fly away from the landing pattern until the pilot with the problem calls out that they are “CLEAR”. Pilots should call out “ON THE FIELD”, and clearance given, prior to walking on to the runway or outer field to pick up aircraft. All other aircraft should land when appropriate until the field has been cleared.

c. Dead Stick landings have priority over all other flight operations.

d. Normal landings have priority over take-offs.

18. All Gas and Glow planes must be physically restrained for starting, and until past the pilot station. The restraint may be a gas and glo bench, hands on by an assistant, or leashed for safety. Taxiing in the pit area is prohibited.
19. Pilots must have both current AMA membership and a current club membership card, at hand, for verification when engaged in flying activities at the field.
20. All aircraft must have owner identification including name, address, and telephone number, along with their FAA Number.
21. Take Offs should not be made from pilot stations or from taxiways across the runway. Take-offs across the runway are prohibited when the plane pattern is active. Cross or angled runway departures are acceptable when cross winds and pilot skills must be taken into consideration, and when no other aircraft are in the pattern.

Instructors should never be interrupted or distracted while working with a student on the flight line unless there is a true emergency, especially when they have an aircraft in the air. Violations observed with a pilot and student working together should be handled privately and clarified with the instructor.

IF ALL ELSE FAILS AND YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, COURTESY AND COMMON SENSE SHOULD PREVAIL.