Like
all clubs, the RAMS do have Rules. Developed to ensure safety and avoid
loss of
AMA insurance coverage in the event of an accident, the rules also remind us
to have some basic common sense as we enjoy the sport of flying Radio
Controlled
Models. Here are those rules accepted by the membership of the RAMS:
At all
times the AMA Safety Code is to be adhered to. Click
here to review/Print the AMA Safety Code
- No
fires, alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs allowed.
- Smoking
in designated area only (on gravel surface, Parking lot side of the
Fence).
- Pets may not be allowed to run freely on the property. Pets must be Leashed, and under control of their owner at all times.
- AMA
Membership mandatory for all pilots not under the tutelage of an instructor
pilot.
- You
must be a Solo Certified, current RAMS Member or Sponsored RAMS Guest
to fly.
- Aircraft
as regards this set of rules includes all aircraft
flown bt RAMS Members, Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Electric,
Etc.
- During
events, all transmitters must remain in the Impound Area when not in
use. At all times, use of the frequency board is mandatory.
- Be
sure to check the Frequency Board to see if your channel is clear before
you turn on your transmitter. Turning on and causing any problem
with another pilot is considered negligence, and will be handled
in accordance with the RAMS By-laws.
- Place
your AMA-RAMS card only, in the appropriate position on the
frequency board:
outer clip before you turn your radio on, inner clip when you are not using
your radio. Spread Spectrum Users place your AMA card on one
of the clips in the middle of the board.
- All
new, repaired, or altered aircraft will be Range Checked and undergo
a Safety Inspection prior to flight.
- Aircraft
must be moved to an area near the Runway, near or behind the Cages,
prior to starting engines. No starting and Taxiing from a point
near the benches to the runway.
- Use
the designated area for engine break-in and extensive adjustments and
safety inspections.
- Mufflers
are required on all engines. Noise levels will be per AMA regs.
- One
Pilot per station. Pilots and spotters Must be in the
cages at all times when flying. Flying with a spotter is recommended.
- Maximum
of four aircraft on flight line. (Under consideration)
- Take
off will be from runway only. No East-West take offs.
- Clearly
announce your intentions on take off or landing. Flight pattern based
on wind direction.
- All
flying will be done east of the flight line defined by a line along
the pilot cages, and beyond the dead line unless landing or taking off.
- No
high speed passes on the pilot's side of the runway. For Low
Level Aerobatics,
and high speed flying, the Dead Line is to be observed. Annouce
your intentions prior to high speed passes. Helicopters may
hover over the runway but must give
way to fixed wing aircraft for take-off and landing. As with fixed
wing aircraft, Aerobatics and High speed passes must be announced, and
flown beyond the dead-line. (Dead Line is defined as the far edge of the
runway opposite the Pilot Cages)
- No
flying over pit area or spectator area, per diagram.
- No
Flying outside the zones and borders as defined in the Field Layout Diagram
Below
- Engine
to be shut down on the runway. No taxiing into the pit area.
- Clean
up your area. If you pack it in, pack it out.
- Have
a great day flying and take care for everyone around you.
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