Field Safety

SOUTH KITSAP HERITAGE PARK "LITTLE FIELD" RULES

 All pilots shall operate and maintain “Little Field” model aircraft airport in accordance  with the following rules:

General

1. The Field will be open to ARCS members that have current AMA membership and their guests. Each member shall accompany and be responsible for his or her guests while at the Field.

2. Each guest will comply with the guest policy stated herein.

3. Insure that spectators remain behind the fence and out of the pit area.

4. All pilots must read and comply with the "current" AMA Safety Code as shown in attachment A.

5. All R/C aircraft shall have the appropriate AMA "required" identification with name, address, telephone number or current AMA number. (This is in compliance with the requirements of the AMA Safety Code.)

6. The use or consumption of alcoholic beverages or any illegal chemical substance is strictly prohibited at the flying field.

7. In the event of a medical emergency at the field, immediately call 911 for help.

8. A first aid kit for minor injuries will be maintained on site by ARCS.

9. Clean up your area when you are finished and pick up other trash when you see it. Trash receptacles are provided on site, please take trash home with you when they are full.

10. The access gate must be locked when the Field is not in use. When present, ARCS members are responsible for restricting access to the site or other areas of County property used by McCormick Woods, for other than radio controlled flying activities.

 Pilot Requirements

1. Each member operating an aircraft must have current ARCS and AMA membership cards. Guests of members must show proof of a valid AMA membership card in order to fly. A current ARCS membership card should be placed on the frequency board by all members prior to turning on a transmitter. Guests should use their AMA card.

Operations

1. Pilots shall restrict their flying to within the prescribed boundaries of the field. (See map of field in appendix A. (We have no restrictions at this time.)

2. Any flying in the "Restricted Airspace" is strictly prohibited (see map of field in appendix A.). Continued violations will result in loss of flying field privileges. (We have no restricted airspace at this time but we need the rule.)

3. Fly with a buddy or spotter. It could save your life.

4. All club members are responsible for assuring that appropriate precautions/procedures are used during operation of their radio transmitters at the Field.

5. The frequency board must be used at all times.

6. Flying over personnel (e.g. mowing, retrieving airplanes, etc.) on the flying field is prohibited.

7. Overflow tanks must be used when refueling.

8. All pilots flying aircraft with gasoline fueled engines shall provide and have near by, a fire extinguisher, during starting and operations. "This is mandatory". Failure to do so will result in grounding of the aircraft.

9. Never leave a plane unattended with the engine running.

10. Always announce your intentions to other pilots on the flight line when you are going to take-off, land, touch and go, low pass, retrieve a model, cross the runway or perform a dead stick landing. Notify other pilots when the runway is clear again.

11. Except for events, a maximum of four aircraft may be in the air at any one time.

12. When two or more aircraft are in the air, unless otherwise agreed to by all airborne pilots, always fly the pattern (see picture) or make sure you are well clear of pattern fliers. The pattern direction is determined by the first pilot airborne but, if wind conditions dictate and it is agreed to by all airborne pilots, the direction can be changed. If taking off downwind, enter the correct pattern as soon as possible.

13. Always take off in the runway direction (no cross runway take offs).

14. Except for takeoffs and landings, always fly on the far side of the runway centerline until well clear of the end of the runway. This includes low approaches. On takeoff, move West of the centerline as soon as possible.

 Violations of Field and Safety Rules:

1. Repeated violations of field and safety rules by any pilot constitute not only a threat to safety, but also could lead to the possible loss of the flying field. As a result, repeated violations by any pilot may result in the pilot being banned from using the Field. The expelled member is no longer allowed to fly at the Field, even as a guest.

 Marlin Little

    Field Committee Chairman

    Rev.   06/19/2004