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FIELD RULES OF JETERO RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.
(Revised and Adopted November 20, 1997)
(Revised May 20, 1999 - Revisions indicated in Red)
ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES WHILE PERFORMING FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT JETERO RC CLUB FLYING FACILITY.
Members and Guests must comply with the rules specified in the current Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Safety Code.
All radio transmitters will be kept in the Impound Area. Prior to using a transmitter, place the frequency clip on the transmitter, and place the user’s Jetero Membership card or an AMA Card in the Freq.clip holder.
Spectators shall not be allowed where model operations are conducted. This includes but is not limited to, Pit Areas, Run-Up Areas and the Runway.
Do not make any High-Speed Taxi in the Pit-Area.
Do not make High-Speed Low Passes over the runway, when any other pilot station is occupied.
Do not allow your aircraft to overfly the pilot stations, pit areas, shelter area, parking lot, or any populated area.
Pilots (Callers/Helpers) will stand at the pilot stations while flying. Pilot will call out to other pilots that he/she is Taking-Off, Landing, or going onto the runway.
NOTE: It is permissible to make a Take-Off from the runway, but after the Take-Off, proceed to the first available Pilot Station.
Guest Fliers must be accompanied by a Club Member.
All reciprocating engines of .10 cubic inches piston displacement, or larger, will be equipped with an effective muffling device. In those cases where the muffler’s effectiveness is in question, the Executive Committee will make a decision on an Individual Basis.
Club Members Any Person under the age of 18 years must be supervised by an adult Club member when the aforesaid is flyingwhile she/he is on the premises.
The maximum number of fliers of fixed wing aircraft, at one time, is FIVE (5).
All radio transmitters and receivers must be within current FCC standards.
All pilots shall Take-Off and Land in the same direction. When wind dictates a change, the pilot initiating the change shall announce same to the other pilots on stations.
Pilots will not HOVER aircraft over the Runway when fixed-wing aircraft are flying.
A Work-Day Schedule will be published in the Jetero Newsletter and posted at the field. Adult Club Members are expected to work on their scheduled day or arrange for a trade with another member.
As per the Jetero Constitution, Section V, a penalty of fifty (50) dollars will be assessed any member who fails to perform at least one (1) scheduled workday.
By-Laws Article IV Requirements: Jetero By-Laws require that a new member or guest demonstrate a degree of proficiency prior to flying solo at the Jetero field. This degree is for all the same as for a student to be awarded solo wings.
REQUIREMENTS:
Student Pilot: Training with a wings-qualified adult until the wings proficiency demonstration is passed.
Wings: The Student Pilot will demonstrate to a wings qualified adult Club Member proficiency in:
Radio and Frequency knowledge
Operational Safety for Start-Up, Taxi, Flight
Flight Performance to include:
Recovery from Unusual attitudes
One each aileron roll, inside loop, left turn, right turn, and 3 consecutive take-offs and landings with the engine operating continuously.
Contest Directors may modify these rules - within AMA Safety Code Requirements - to perform the objectives of supervised Competition/Demonstration events.
Unmanned vehicles shall not be in the pit or on the runway at any time.
These Field Rules as well as the Jetero Constitution, Jetero By-Laws and the Deed Restrictions, along with the AMA Safety Code are the governing guides of each Club Member and Guest. The Jetero Constitution requires that each Club Member enforce these rules.
