The following rules are for the general safety of all members and must be adhered to at all times on the flying field and must be conveyed to visiting pilots.
All members must comply with the BMFA Safety Code (see BMFA handbook).
Powered models must be flown within the designated flying area, as shown on the attached flying site plan, and at no time are to fly behind the flight line or over spectators or other field users and farm staff. Any member unsure of this rule should seek advice from a committee member.
The flight line is to be established parallel to the road and at least 50 meters away from the pits.
Transmitters shall only be switched on when the appropriate peg is in position on the peg board. The pegboard (Peg on) system must always be used if two or more pilots are on the field. Pegs are to be clearly marked with the pilot’s first name in full, surname which can be abbreviated to one letter and frequency channel. List of channels not yet in use is available from committee members. New members are encouraged to choose one of the available channels as soon as they join the club. Other channels may only be used after prior negotiation with the primary channel user.
Casual visitors must provide proof of adequate insurance (BMFA insurance or equivalent) and demonstrate competence before permission to fly solo is granted. Any visitors must agree to abide by the rules & regulations of Oxon Helicopter Collective and BMFA guidelines. Casual visitors may fly as the guest of a member to a maximum of two visits and may be asked to join the club by the committee.
New members must demonstrate competence before flying unsupervised by an instructor.
Club members are reminded that flying helicopters can be dangerous and strongly advises all members not to fly alone. Always bring a friend with you if you know that other members will not be present.
Discipline Procedure
Any request/instruction given by a committee member to a defaulting member, on the field, must be complied with immediately. Any resulting grievance may be resolved at a later date.
Any deliberate breach of the BMFA Safety Code or club rules could result in a verbal warning from a committee member.
Persistent offenders will receive one further verbal warning, prior to being given a written notice which will request attendance at a committee meeting.
All club members have the right of appeal, to the committee, against any decision made against him/her. The committee’s decision will be binding.
Any bans or suspensions upheld will expire as determined by the committee, or, at the end of the current financial year, whichever is the soonest.
A full copy of the Club rule book can be found in the downloads section above.
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