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Summary
This is a summary of the SRCS Field Rules for the benefit of
visitors. In the event of any discrepancy between this summary and the full
rules, the latter have precedence. Separate rules apply to the operation of
helicopters.
ON ARRIVAL AT THE FIELD
Ensure your transmitter is switched off, and place it in the
pound, together with a Silvertone frequency key. This should be of the correct
width for the bandwidth of the transmitter and clearly marked with the
frequency and the owner’s name.
WHEN PREPARING TO FLY
A member must sign visitors in the visitors’ book before they are
permitted to fly. The member must see a current FAI Card before signing the
visitor in, unless flying under the concession arrangement allowing people who
have not been a member of the MAAA for atleast three years, to fly on two
separate occasions before joining a club.
When ready to fly, check on the Silvertone Keyboard that your
frequency is not in use. If it is free, place your frequency key into the
appropriate slot.
Remove your transmitter from the pound. The frequency is
available to you for a maximum of 20 minutes.
You should range check your radio system before the first flight
of the day.
TAKE OFF
Taxiing is not permitted in the pits. Models must be carried or
manually propelled to the taxiway.
Only the pilot and one observer per aircraft are allowed beyond
the 30 metre line.
The aircraft must be stopped short of the runway, and the pilot
should identify the position of all flying aircraft.
If no aircraft appear to be on finals the pilot should call to
the other pilots identifying the frequency and the intention to take off.
If NO RESPONSE is received the aircraft should line up and take
off promptly. Standing behind the aircraft to take off is discouraged for
safety reasons. If done it must be clearly notified to the other pilots before
you proceed onto the runway.
Whilst flying the pilots must stand in the designated area,
spaced approximately 2 metres apart. If not standing in this area for takeoff
you should promptly move there afterwards.
FLYING
All flying will be in accordance with CAO 95.21. The height limit
is 300 feet, and no aircraft are permitted to fly on the pit side of an
extended line drawn along the pit side edge of the runway.
Any manoeuvre below 50 feet AGL in the area of the runway must be
called to the other pilots before commencing it.
LANDING
Dead sticks have priority over all other movements.
Landings must be called when entering the circuit. The position
in the circuit must be identified, as must be entering downwind and base legs.
After landing the aircraft must clear the runway as soon as
possible and other pilots informed when it is clear.
No taxiing is allowed in the pits and the engine should be
switched off on the taxiway.
AFTER FLIGHT
Switch off the transmitter on returning to the pits, and replace
it in the pound. Remove the key from the Silvertone Keyboard and place it over
the either the transmitter aerial or a control.
After completion of flying for the day the transmitter should
not be removed from the pound until it can be immediately secured in a vehicle.
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