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October 19th 2008
Scale Rally Day
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Please note that there is no general flying on any of these event days. Club
events may be postponed for two weeks after these advertised dates in the case
of poor weather.
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Helicopter Operating Procedures
General
1. Helicopter flying must conform to all general SRCS Operating
Procedures.
2. Helicopters must operate at all times in strict accordance with CAO 95.21
Helicopter Pad Operations
1. The helicopter pad is designated specifically for helicopters.
2. Only one helicopter and pilot is allowed in the helicopter pad area at any
one time.
3. Helicopters must be carried from the pit area to at least the edge of the
helicopter pad.
4. When the helicopter is just hovering, the pilot must keep it within the mown
boundary of the helicopter pad.
5. Before local hovering/flying is undertaken outside the mown boundary of the
helicopter pad, the pilot must have an observer with him.
6. If local hovering/flying is undertaken from the helicopter pad this must be
confined to an area in the immediate vicinity of the helicopter pad.
7. The role of the observer is to advise the pilot of all other aircraft
movements.
8. The helicopter pilot must use his best endeavours to ensure that his
helicopter does not conflict with any fixed wing aircraft movement, or that
pilots on the flight line do not consider that such conflict might occur
9. If conflict is considered likely to occur, then the helicopter pilot shall
take action to move his helicopter out of the way, or land, as quickly as can
be done safely.
Runway Operations
1. Helicopters operating from the runway must fly in a manner
compatible with fixed wing operations.
2. Helicopters must be carried from the pit area to at least the edge of the
runway.
3. Helicopters must call manoeuvres, following exactly the same convention as
fixed wing aircraft.
4. Helicopters are only allowed to hover over the runway for the purpose of
preparation for flight and recovery afterwards.
5. Helicopters must not hover nearer than 10 metres to the other pilots on the
flight line.
6. Helicopters must not be allowed to fly at any height directly over any pilot
recovering an aircraft from the runway or in the immediate vicinity of it.
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| Latest News |
 New
Rules
have been posted in the rules section please make sure
you read them.
Heli Instructor
SRCS now has a fully qualified Helicopter Instructor in Mike Close. Mike passed the course with flying colours (pun intended) on the 19th August 2007. Please make use of Mike to further your heli skills and knowledge. Congratulations Mike on this achievement.
Safety
SRCS now requires all aircraft to be restrained during the starting /tuning
phase. Please talk to a Committee Member for full details.
Noise Testing
SRCS is a responsible Community Club and as such any pilot wishing to fly
between the hours of 8am and 9am must have the aircraft noise tested and
certified prior to any flight. Mike Close (98726469) and Paul Toyne (96427059)
are the approved testers so please make an appointment for noise testing.
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