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1.  All members of the club must also be current members of the British Model Flying Association. All members must carry their membership card and proof of BMFA insurance. Spot checks will be carried out and any one not complying will be told to stop flying immediately.

2.  All models and equipment must be checked before each flight by the pilot Safety is all- important

3.  From 01.01.2005 the club will use A PEG ON THE BOARD system. A peg will be attached to the appropriate frequency on the existing pegboard. Please take care if using more than one frequency in any flying session. Spare pegs should be available in the Clubhouse or under the board.  2.4G pilots will put a BLACK PEG on the board.

4.  No flying over the pit / Car parking area and no fly zones (see notice board). No combat flying.  Vehicles are restricted to the car park and not to be driven on harvested grass or pit area.

5.  Frequency flags must be fitted to your antenna THIS WILL BE ENFORCED FOR SAFETY

6.  All IC models must have silencers fitted and noise levels must conform to 82dBs measured at 7 metres (the model held 1 metre above ground). If the model does not conform it will not be allowed to fly until it is modified and found to conform. Any member can ask for a check to be made on any model he considers to be noisy. A noise meter is available for this purpose.

7.  Any model weighing more than 20 kg. Must comply with the relevant CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY rules for both construction and flying.

8.  All pilots must sign in before flying (book in the Clubhouse). A guest is allowed to fly only 4 times a year and must be signed in by a member with proof of BMFA insurance obtained.

9.  Flying is permitted for IC and electric from  9 AM. to Dusk Monday to Saturday and Sunday 09 AM to 2 PM for IC and Electric. Then Electric only 2 PM until dusk.

10.  All members to fly from other approved sites only. (As prescribed by the BMFA Insurance)

11.  The maximum number of adult club members will be generally limited to 60. Plus limited

Number of Juniors

12.  The Annual General meeting will be in December, existing members subscriptions must be paid on this day or by the last day of January if unable to attend. Any member joining after this date will have to pay an additional £10.00.

13.  All future new members joining after the AGM on December 09 will pay a joining fee of £10.00

14.  Only pilots and helpers are allowed in pits/flight line .No Mobile Phones allowed in pits/flight line area as they can cause a distraction, which could result in accident.  Also no smoking in the pits area as a safety precaution

15.  It is recommended pilots should not fly by them selves for SAFETY reasons (should an  Accident occur)

16.  Only four (4) aircraft should be in the air at any one time. FOR SAFETY reasons  

17.  Children are the responsibility of the parent’s and failure to keep them under control will result in no admission of their children

18.  Outer gates to be locked at all times, other gates closed please.

19.  Juniors are members under the age of 18 years as per BMFA handbook.

20.  A competent pilot must supervise all junior members when the junior is training. A parent or guardian must also to be present to avoid the situation of a one to one with only the competent member. This advice is from the BMFA.

21.  Over 14 years “an adult who can safely handle a model aircraft i.e. to rig and start must supervise a competent junior pilot. If the parent is not capable then another member must be present. The junior member will be required to prove his competence to fly safely to a committee member before he can fly under this rule.

22.  All other rules of the club apply to Juniors.

These rules are not designed to limit members’ and guests’ enjoyment of our great hobby but rather to enable all to continue flying safely and with due considerations of others.  

That said, breaches of any of these rules may lead to loss of membership. Rule 9. Especially!!  

Note: Rule 9 Flying Hours amended at AGM on 13 December 2010