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South East Berkshire Radio Flying Club
CLUB RULES
INTRODUCTION
The SEBRFC (the ‘Club’) is affiliated to the BMFA (British Model Flying Association). The Club subscribes to all the BMFA’s rules. The purpose of this document is not to repeat these rules, but rather to clarify or define how they apply within the SEBRFC context and to specify any additional requirements.
CLUB CONSTITUTION
Club matters are managed through a Committee which meets at least once in the year. The Club Committee is reconstituted annually at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee consist of the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer and other positions as required. Other committee members are: The Vice Chairman, the Field Officer, the Membership Secretary, the Noise Officer, Social and Events Member and the Safety Officer. With effect from the 1 Apr 04 the Welfare Officer position was created in accordance with BMFA policy. TORs for the Welfare Officer are at Annex A.
LICENCE TO USE THE FLYING SITE AT BIRCHIN INHAMS FARM
The agreement between the Landlord and the Club is set out under cover of Clifton Ingrams letter, CLM VM Cottrell, dated the 20 Nov 2001.
GENERAL RULES
1. Active SEBRFC Members are required to be paid up members of the BMFA and are expected to possess and be familiar with their rules.
2. The rules below refer to various areas or ‘lines’ such as the Start Line, Taxi Line, Flight Line, Pits, Running-in area, etc. The typical positions of these lines are shown on the Club map included with these rules. Note that positions shown can vary with differing wind conditions.
3. These rules apply mainly to the home site on Birchin Inhams Farm in Wokingham. However, they also apply to any event organised by the Club at any location (where they are relevant/applicable). Members are also required to familiarise themselves with local rules and conditions if they fly at other sites.
4. Vehicles must be driven in a safe manner on the site. Extra care is to be taken near buildings and people, and the 5mph speed limit must be observed.
5. All types and sizes of Radio Controlled aircraft are encouraged at the Club. However, the field cannot support helicopters, winches or similar devices except on infrequent occasions and with the agreement of a Committee Member.
6. The Club has various membership categories as listed below. Membership Fees are set annually and apply to the calendar year. New members are admitted twice annually if memberships are available (limits apply). Membership ceases automatically if not renewed by 31 December each year. A joining fee applies for Senior members (incl. Family Seniors). Further details should be obtained from the Membership Secretary.
a) Seniors;
b) Juniors (not 18 at time of joining/renewal or full-time students);
c) Family (Seniors, Partners and Juniors) – reduced rate which allows the use of only one Tx at a time;
d) Country (BMFA membership not arranged through the Club).
7. Flying at the site is permitted only on the days and times listed below. Members must not go to the field more than 30 minutes before the start time and should leave within 30 minutes of the finish time. The site owner reserves the right to withdraw permission in specific instances.
a) Tuesday 12h00 to earlier of sunset and 19h00
b) Wednesday 12h00 to earlier of sunset and 19h00
c) Saturday 12h00 to 16h00
d) Sunday 10h00 to 16h00
e) Bank Holidays 10h00 to 16h00
8. The Club also meets at 19h30 on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at the St. Sabastian’s Pavilion. This meeting is used to introduce external speakers and to manage the affairs of the Club. The AGM is held at the December meeting each year when attendance is strongly encouraged.
9. The flying site must be kept clean, tidy and in good repair. Members are expected to actively participate in meeting these goals. Aircraft debris must be removed from flying areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
BASIC FREQUENCY CONTROLS
10. Frequency usage is controlled by a Frequency Control Peg Board and is referred to as the ‘Peg Board’. This contains one official Club peg for each authorised frequency and the frequency number appears on the peg. Any restrictions on a frequency’s use are recorded on this board (eg: days on which a frequency may not be used). A Frequency Log Book (the ‘Log Book’) is maintained and is kept with the Peg Board.
10.1 Transmitters on the new 2.4 GHz band use the spread spectrum technique and this means that no specific frequency is used. Spread spectrum transmission effectively allows multiple users to transmit simultaneously. Nevertheless, in order to control and record the number of spread spectrum transmitters in use, a peg Board system is used. 2.4GHz peg numbers are lettered sequentially starting with A. New operators on the 2.4GHz band arriving at the field will collect a peg, sign for it in the normal way and display the peg on their transmitter.
11. Members should place the Peg Board and Windsock in appropriate positions for the prevailing winds at the beginning of a flying session. Check immediately that all pegs are present. The last member to leave should ensure that both are locked away in the shed.
12. The Club operates the “Peg Off” the board control system. Possession of the peg represents the sole right to transmit on a frequency. The peg board has been extended to include additional pegs for the 2.4 MHz band.
13. Before leaving for the field, and again immediately on arrival at the flying site, flyers must check that their Transmitter (Tx) is switched off and the aerial is retracted.
14. Except for range tests or adjacent frequency checks, the Tx aerial must remain down in the pits until you wish to taxi your aircraft. The aerial should never be extended while behind the Taxi line and should always be extended when taxiing and flying.
15. You should take your Tx from your vehicle to the Peg Board immediately on arrival at the field. Register your name, frequency and arrival time in the Log Book. Also enter “PCM” after your Channel Number if you are using this facility on your Tx. Identify from the Log Book whether anyone else is using the same frequency as you and whether an adjacent frequency has been registered
16. Once you have collected the peg it must be placed immediately on the transmitter that you intend to use. If the peg is not available return your transmitter to your car. Up until the time you obtain the peg transmitters must not appear on the flight line and must be kept in your car. Thus any transmitter on the flying field will have the peg attached to it and any transmitter without one is liable to be impounded.
17. Check that you have the correct Frequency Pennant attached to your aerial to help others identify what frequency you are on. A Frequency Pennant is mandatory. Transmitters using the new 2.4 MHz band must carry a black coloured pennant.
18. Given the ease of changing a Tx’s crystal, it is necessary to assure yourself that your Tx crystal agrees with the peg you have taken. The best means is to use the club’s frequency monitor if it is available. If you have your peg, check first that your channel is not active on the monitor and then switch on your Tx. Your frequency number should appear within a few seconds. Switch off and check that your number disappears from the monitor’s display. If a frequency monitor is not available, consider whether you have changed crystals since last flying before you switch on. Physically inspect the number on the crystal if any doubt, but it is not recommended that you do this too often as it increases the wear on these components.
19. If your peg is not on the Peg Board but the frequency is registered by another flyer, agree with the other flyer when you can obtain the peg. Do not switch on your Tx until you have the peg. Refer to the SHARED FREQUENCY section below.
MISSING PEGS
20. If you notice a peg is missing when you bring out the Peg Board at the beginning of a day, or arrive to fly and the peg is not there, immediately place one of the special Red pegs against the missing slot on the Peg Board to alert others. Look in the Log Book to see who last used the peg and determine if at the field. Ask other members if they know anything. Search the shed and entire pits area. Report the incident to a Committee Member.
21. It is probable that a missing peg will be returned within a week. In order to avoid the risk of duplicate pegs, a temporary replacement peg should only be added to the Peg Board after one week. This will become or should be replaced with a permanent peg after one month. The Red warning peg should remain against the slot on the Peg Board until there is a permanent peg again.
22. If you wish to fly, consider changing frequencies until the matter is resolved. If you cannot do this, decide whether you wish to accept the additional risk of flying without a peg in that first week. If you are, proceed but with extra caution and vigilance. Do not use the Red peg on your Tx. The Red peg must remain on the Peg Board while a frequency peg is missing to alert others.
23. Whoever finds, returns or replaces the peg should replace it with EXTREME caution. It is quite likely that this will cause confusion at the time. Make sure that everyone who is registered in the Log Book with that frequency knows.
SHARED FREQUENCIES
23. If your frequency is already registered by another flyer when you arrive, continue to enter your details in the Log Book as described above.
25. If your peg is available, you may take it and immediately check your frequency with a frequency monitor with your aerial down. However you may not utilise your Tx with its aerial extended (eg: taxi or fly) before notifying the other users of the peg.
26. If your peg is not available, you must return your Tx to your vehicle immediately. Your Tx must always be kept in your vehicle when you do not have the peg (ie: vehicle acts as a personal Tx Pound).
27. Locate the other flyer(s) and inform them that you will be sharing the peg. It is the responsibility of the later flyer who registers in the Log Book to inform the other flyers.
28. Agree how and when the peg will change hands. It will normally be handed to the next flyer or returned to the Peg Board if not needed immediately.
29. Proceed with assuring yourself that your crystal matches your peg as soon as you first receive the peg (as described above).
30. A flyer has the right to receive a shared peg after it has been in another’s possession for 20 minutes. All flyers are entitled to an even rotation of shared frequencies.
31. A peg must never be taken from another’s Tx without the express knowledge and consent of the previous peg holder.
ADJACENT FREQUENCIES
32. If an adjacent frequency is already registered by another flyer when you arrive, continue to enter your details in the Log Book and obtain your peg.
33. Having your peg, you may check your frequency with a frequency monitor with your aerial down before performing an adjacent frequency check, but you may not utilise your Tx with its aerial extended before checking with the owner of the adjacent frequency.
34. Locate the other flyer(s) and inform them that you are on an adjacent frequency. It is the responsibility of the later flyer who registers in the Log Book to inform the other flyers.
35. Perform an adjacent frequency check as soon as possible after arriving at the field. This check must be performed at the beginning of each flying session unless by mutual agreement this is performed at no longer than a three monthly cycle. An adjacent frequency check is typically done by alternating full aerial length with just one segment while checking authority over respective aircraft.
PCM / FAILSAFE OPERATION
36. Pilots using PCM modulation or a Throttle Failsafe device must record “PCM” or similar after their Channel Number in the Log Book.
37. Throttle settings on radios with PCM/Failsafe must be set to no more than ‘idle’ for I/C engines and ‘off’ for electrics when triggered. ‘Hold’ should not be set.
38. The appropriate operation should be checked before every flight.
RECEIVER BATTERY
39. Flyers must ensure that the charge condition of their Receiver (Rx) battery is high/safe at commencement of each flight. It is not appropriate to assume that your normal charge procedure (eg: an overnight charge) will always yield a full charge or will last an entire flying session. Ways of checking include:
a) Use a charging system which measures battery capacity when charging;
b) Use an on-board monitor (check before and after every flight);
c) Use your own or the Club’s battery checker (at least before every session, and also before every flight if in any doubt). Ensure that the load placed by the tester is appropriate for the size of model (large load for large aircraft).
MOTOR STARTING AND RUNNING
40. A model must be restrained when starting I/C engines. A fixed restraint is recommended, and the model should be in contact with the restraint to ensure it cannot ‘leap’ forward when started.
41. Appropriate caution must be observed when connecting motor batteries and switching on Electric powered models to ensure the model cannot move on its own and that there is no risk from the propeller should it start unexpectedly. Electric models must always be restrained (eg: held) when ‘live’, and flyers must ensure that spectators never touch or come close to the propeller (even if stationary).
42. When starting engines, flyers should be mindful that a propeller can break at any time, and that an I/C engine can back-fire and throw the prop. Starters must ensure that the area ahead of and to the sides of the prop are clear of people in the immediate vicinity before starting and running up any motor.
43. Only minimal engine running is permitted in the Pits as people need to be able to hear shouted warnings from the Flight Line. If prolonged engine tuning is required, this should be performed as far away as possible (in the over-flow car park at the bottom of the field). A restraint or helper is required in this area.
44. Other than for ‘clearing’ the motor before take-off, only minor adjustments at reduced throttle settings are permitted from the Taxi line through to the Flight line.
NOISE LEVELS
45. Strict observance of the BMFA recommendations is required. Regular measurements will be carried out by the Noise Control Officer. Any aircraft not conforming must be modified before being flown or its engine run for extensive periods.
46. Control over noise levels is a major factor in retaining the Club’s site. Aircraft must not only meet the required BMFA levels but also be perceived to be suitable. Although subjective, the Committee Members reserve the right to request corrective action where noise levels are considered objectionable.
FLIGHT POLICY
47a. Aircraft must be carried or taxied between the Taxi line and the Flight line. The take-off run may only commence from the Flight line. Pilots must stand together in the immediate vicinity of the Windsock before and during flight.
47b. Pilots should taxi their aircraft at a walking pace and keep their model alongside of them.
47c. Model aircraft should not be taxied directly towards the pilots at the flight line adjacent to the windsock.
47d. Model aircraft should not be taxied within 5m/16feet from the pilots on the flight line. An exclusion area around and behind the pilots should be observed.
47e. Rules for the 3D flying are at Annex C.
48. Special arrangements must be made with the Safety Officer, or a Committee Member in his absence, for any deviations to the above rule. For instance, Jets requiring long take-off runs may only start their take-off run from behind the Flight Line if you:
a) obtain the express permission of other flying pilots (having advised them of the expected noise, take-off route and possible deviations);
b) stand with the other pilots (ie: you have to be capable of taking off ‘towards’ yourself);
c) have an appropriate ‘B’ certificate (as an indication of greater proficiency);
d) have a helper standing with the aircraft until the take-off run starts (in case the aircraft malfunctions or needs restraining/attention for any other reason).
49. Only Instructors, their Pupils and other qualified Pilots may be present at the Flight line, along with Committee Members performing designated duties.
50. No more than six aircraft may be airborne at any one time.
51. Flight is not permitted in ‘dead’ or ‘no fly’ areas as indicated on the site map. On rare occasions, wind conditions require a different layout and only a Committee Member (or the most experienced member in their absence) may authorise changes.
52. A rectangular ‘Circuit Box’ is reserved for regular flight. The inside and longer leg is over the Take-off and Landing area and is typically into wind. All flight in this area must conform to the same direction of travel. The Circuit Box is considered to be approximately 1.5 to 2 times the height of the trees on the Western perimeter.
53. No aerobatics (including fast/low flypasts, fun-fly antics, etc.) may be performed within or below the Circuit Box except by agreement with other pilots flying at that time. Rolling manoeuvres may be performed within the Circuit Box if consistent with the direction of normal travel. Aerobatics should normally be performed either above the Circuit Box or over the crops on the Northern side of the Farm.
54. More experienced pilots should give beginners/trainees a wide berth in flight.
55. No Tx may be taken out further than the Flight line (eg: while an aircraft is recovered) except with the approval of the Safety Officer (or a Committee Member in his absence). Permission would normally only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Two hooks have been attached to the windsock to allow transmitters to be held vertically with all or part of their aerials extended (important usually for electric powered aircraft).
56. If difficulties are experienced during flight, a pilot must in a loud voice draw the attention of fellow fliers. Every attempt to shout towards the Pits area must be made if there is any risk of over-flying or descending into this area.
57. All incidents involving bodily injury, other parties or crashing a model outside the designated flying area must be reported to a Committee Member without delay. The Committee may initiate any investigation or make changes to the Club rules as they feel necessary.
58. It is recommended that Club Members do not fly if nobody else is present.
TRAINEES AND PUPILS
59. All pilots must be ‘A’ certified to fly on their own. Non ‘A’ certified flyers are classed as trainees and may only fly with an authorised Club Instructor until they pass their ‘A’ test. ‘B’ pilots with at least six months B experience may act as a Club Instructor on weekdays (not over weekends).
CLUB INSTRUCTORS
Guidance for Club Instructors is at Annex B.
INSURANCE
60. All Club Members who fly must be paid up members of the BMFA. This is usually arranged through the Club but is valid only once payment has been made to the Membership Secretary. It expires each year on 31 December.
61. All other solo flyers (eg: Guests) must provide proof of insurance to a Committee Member before being allowed to fly (no show, no fly). This may comprise BMFA membership, Nexus Modellers Accident Protection Insurance, or equivalent schemes from other countries.
VISITORS AND GUESTS
62. Visitors/Guests are the responsibility of Club Members bringing them to the field. They must ensure that all Club rules are observed and that proof of insurance is provided to a Committee Member.
63. Potential new members wishing to fly may do so with the agreement and supervision of a Committee member. Proof of insurance is also required.
64. Visitors and Guest may generally only fly on up to six days in a year on payment of £1 per visit. The Committee have the right to exercise their discretion in extending the number of visits, particularly for potential new members.
CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
65. Children and animals are the responsibility of adults bringing them to the field. Children under 18 years of age and vulnerable adults are subject to special protection as detailed in the guidance set out at Annex A Appendix 1. Unless under the supervision of an instructor or responsible club member children should remain behind the Start line. Their behaviour should be safe and not give rise to offence.
66. The Club is a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy each other’s company in addition to a common interest. The Committee is elected by the Members to manage the Club’s affairs and are expected to act in the Club’s best interests. This may comprise having a quiet word with a Member or taking more formal action, for instance in the event of unsafe or inappropriate conduct. In exceptional cases, the Club reserves the right to withdraw membership.
MEDICAL MATTERS
67. The Club’s First Aid box is located in the ‘smaller shed’.
68. The nearest medical centre is at Heatherwood Hospital. They can handle minor emergencies. Head for the M3/Bagshot down the A322. Turn left at the lights/round-about signposted A332/Ascot. Follow the signs to the Hospital.
69. The nearest full Accident & Emergency centre is at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Head for the M4/Bracknell up the A322 followed by the A329(M) to Reading. Proceed over the M4 to the A4 which leads into Reading. Follow the signs to the Hospital. This is generally the recommended A&E.
70. Dial 999 for Fire, Police or Ambulance services.
Drive cars slowly, particularly past buildings and people
Do not fly over road or public footpath
Do not fly noisy aircraft
Flying times:
Tuesdays 12h00 to sunset/19h00
Wednesdays 12h00 to sunset/19h00
Saturdays 12h00 to 16h00
Sundays 10h00 to 16h00
Bank Holidays 10h00 to 16h00
Annex A: Terms of Reference for the Club Welfare Officer
Annex B: Guidance for Club Instructors
Annex C: Rules for 3D Flying, Jets and Other Obtrusive Models
Annex A to SEBRFC Club Rules dated 7 Dec 04
Terms of Reference for the Club Welfare Officer
The Club Welfare Officer is to:
Undergo the BMFA Prescribed Training if required.
Follow the guidelines set out in the BMFA’s Promotion of Welfare and Care of Children and Vulnerable Adults in the Model Flying Procedures and Guidelines document.
Ensure new initiatives and information from the BMFA are communicated to the Club and its members.
Ensure that the Promotion of Welfare and Care of Children and Vulnerable Adults is an item on the Club Committee Meeting agendas.
Ensure that all club members working with children or vulnerable adults have received appropriate training and are suitably qualified.
Establish contact with local social services and obtain information on local advice and reporting procedures. If required obtain a copy of the Area Child Protection Committee Procedures from local Social Services.
Process Club Members Applications to work with children or vulnerable adults, including the interview, induction and any required clearances ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
Liaise with BMFA HQ on children and vulnerable adult issues.
Maintain records of children within the club.
Arrange to notify the parents of newly joining children of the Club Policy given at Appendix 1.
Appendix 1 To Annex A to SEBRFC Club Rules dated 7 Dec 04
Letter to the Parents, Guardians or Carers of Prospective Junior Membership Applicants to the SEBRFC – Child Protection Policy
From the South East Berks Radio Flying Club Child Protection Officer
Dear Parent, Guardian or Carer,
Letter to the Parents, Guardians or Carers of Prospective Junior Membership Applicants to the SEBRFC – Child Protection Policy
Reference:
I write to you in my capacity as the SEBRFC Child Protection Officer to advise you on the latest statutory situation as it affects our Club.
It is a fact that any club has a statutory duty towards the protection of children and vulnerable adults and our parent body the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) has come up with recent guidance on how Clubs should best treat the matter. The full guidance, at reference, is available to you either on the web at the BMFA web-site, www.bmfa.org or in hard copy either from myself or one of the other Committee Members. In keeping with the new climate, the Club has revised its Rules to encompass the new policy and a copy of the new Rules is attached. In essence the Club is strongly in favour of parental control. This means that junior members, those who are under 18, could only fly when accompanied by a parent, guardian or someone who has written authority to bring the child to the field and supervise them.
There are a number of Club Members willing to carry out instruction and for those who are more frequently engaged the full BMFA vetting procedure is appropriate. The Chief Flying Instructor has been properly vetted and is cleared to exercise appropriate care of Juniors while under his instruction provided all conditions explicit in this letter are met.
The new policy is designed not only to protect children and the vulnerable but also to protect club members from unwittingly falling into a situation where they may be subjected to accusations of abuse.
The BMFA has advised that the following statement be made whenever an applicant joins the Club.
{Whilst the SEBRFC has a moral and statutory duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure the general welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adult members, in particular during the actual act of model aircraft flying and associated pre-flight and post-flight procedures, the Club will not undertake the all encompassing responsibilities of those acting in the role of guardians or carers, unless specifically arranged.
Should you wish to leave a child or vulnerable adult at the flying site, it is your responsibility to arrange for one of the qualified Club Members to supervise him or her during your absence and, if necessary, make arrangements for the member to be able to make contact with you.
Should your child have any special medical or physical needs you are required to advise the Club in writing.
Should physical contact be required during model flying for instructional or any other purposes these will be explained to you and you will be required to record your agreement in writing defining the type and limits of contact.
Should the Club wish to use a photographic image of your child, the Club will follow the guidelines laid down by the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport laid out on page 25 of the Reference. In addition your written consent will be required for the Club to do so.
The BMFA and the SEBRFC have specific rules and policies relating to children and vulnerable adults, a copy of which has been provided to you, and you are required to study it carefully, in particular page 19 of the Reference, “Guide for the Parents, Guardians and Carers of Children and Vulnerable Adults”.
This membership form must be countersigned by the parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age or by the authorised carer of a vulnerable adult, thereby signifying acceptance of the conditions of membership.
Should you wish to discuss any issue, have any concerns or have any suggestions on how we may improve our policies, then please contact the Club Child Welfare Officer or one of the help lines listed on Page 6 of Reference A.}
Two copies of the this letter are enclosed. One copy should be signed and returned to Club Welfare Officer and the other is your copy for retention.
Signed the Club Welfare Officer
Attachment 1 Copy of New Club Rules on Child Welfare
Countersigned by Parent, Guardian or Carer
…………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………….. (Name in Capitals please)
Annex B: To SEBRFC Club Rules dated 7 Dec 04
Guidance for Club Instructors
The following guidance for SEBRFC instructors has been produced from Reference A and follows the guidance pertaining to instruction.
Instructors, especially those working with children or vulnerable adults, must always comply with the principles of good moral and ethical frameworks and exemplary standards of conduct.
Instructors should:
Place the wellbeing and safety of the trainee above the development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with trainees based on mutual trust and respect. Encourage and guide trainees to accept responsibility for their own behaviour, standards of flying and the adoption of safe procedures.
Hold either a BMFA approved instructor or BMFA registered club instructor qualification and ensure that they are aware of best practise.
Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are commensurate with the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
Those activities which entail increased risk such as starting an internal combustion engine by hand, must be carefully controlled and monitored to ensure that the trainee is in a position to reasonably undertake them.
At the outset of a training session instructors should clarify with the trainee exactly what is expected of him/her and what the trainee is entitled to expect from the instructor. In addition consult with the parents/carer as appropriate.
Cooperate with other interested parties (eg other instructors, the Club, school, youth group or BMFA) in the best interests of the trainee.
Promote the positive aspects of model flying (eg compliance with BMFA regulations and club rules)and never condone unsafe or unacceptable behaviour or practice.
Display high standards of behaviour, appearance and flying practice. Refrain from publicly criticising the trainee, fellow members, the Club and the BMFA. Differences of opinion should be dealt with discretely and through the appropriate channels. (normally the Club committee).
Annex C: To SEBRFC Club Rules dated 28 Nov 07
Rules for 3D Flying, Jets and Other Obtrusive Models
Obtrusive models The SEBRFC Committee define obtrusive models as those models which exceed 50cc engine capacity, possess or exceed a 90 inch wing span, weigh over 7 kilograms or are powered by jet engines. All members wishing to fly model aircraft falling into the obtrusive category must seek Committee approval before they may fly their model aircraft at the SEBRFC Flying Field.
3D Manoeuvres Pilots practising or performing 3D manoeuvres ie.Prop Hanging and Torque Rolling should observe the following guidelines:
C1. Model noise levels should be well below the recognised maximum noise level during practice sessions.
C2. Prop Hanging or torque rolling must not be performed East of the Flying Field (mown area) Easterly boundary.
C3. 3D flying should be done in bursts of no more than 1 minute duration interspersed with periods of normal flying.
C4 Other pilots on the flight line should be asked if anyone objects to 3D manoeuvres being performed. The 3D pilot should be clear about his intentions, the manoeuvre, when and where.
C5. Full throttle should be used as little as possible in order to keep noise levels low.
C6. While hovering adequate clearance should be allowed between pilots at the flag and the hovering position. Approximately 1/3 to ½ of the distance across the field is satisfactory clearance.
C7. Only one jet model may be flown at one time unless dispensation from the Committee has been obtained
C8. Jets should not be flown after 2.00pm on Sundays during the summer months.
C9 During the summer months jet flying should be limited to a couple of hours on weekdays.
C10. The jet throttle should be used as little as possible.