Flying Field Rules

CROW RIVER R/C AEROMODELERS (AMA CLUB #3036) - Revised March 2008

  1. Club membership is required. All members are required to hold a current AMA membership as well.
  2. You must understand and follow the current AMA Safety Code.
  3. Only AMA and FCC authorized frequencies are allowed at the field. All transmitters must meet all specifications in accordance with AMA and RCMA 1991 gold sticker narrow band guidelines.
  4. Guest flyers with AMA membership may fly with a club member/host on a limited basis.
  5. Spectators and non-members may fly a members aircraft if the member has control via a "buddy box" system.
  6. As required by the AMA, all aircraft must have owners name, address and AMA number attached to it inside or out. We recommend your transmitter be identified as well.
  7. Mufflers are required on all engines .15 and larger.
  8. Flying time is from 9am until dusk. All flyers must observe NO FLY ZONES, which are highways, buildings, pit area, spectator area and parking area
  9. All transmitters at the field must be placed at the designated impound area. Before turning on you transmitter, you must indicate on the frequency board which channel you are going to operate by placing your AMA or club card in the proper channel location. If your frequency number is in use, wait your turn. After each flight your transmitter must be turned off and placed back in the impound area. Please be aware if someone else at the field is on your frequency and work together.
  10. No unleashed pets are allowed at the flying field.
  11. Pilots shall announce their intentions LOUDLY for take-offs and landings. All landings take precedence over take-offs.
  12. Treat the field and the surrounding area with the upmost respect. All trash shall be removed from the field and properly disposed of.
  13. You are responsible for any and all actions by yourself, any accompanying guest(s) and/or your children. Spectators are not permitted in the pit area without permission.
  14. Use common sense and follow safety guidelines when starting engines, taxiing, flying and retrieving airplanes.
  15. Unlawful activilies, illegal drugs and unauthorized weapons are not permitted.
  16. After landing, taxi aircraft to taxi area, then stop engine; either carry or walk aircraft to pit area.
  17. Violations of field regulations will be brought to the immediate attention of the offending person. Continued or flagrant violations of field rules will be brought before a special meeting of the club officers and board of directors for whatever action is deemed necessary, including denial of club usage permanently.
  18. No high-start systems of winches for gliders are allowed on the property.
  19. No littering — this includes: rubber bands, cigarette butts, and any other rubbish.
  20. Helicopters shall use the area South and West of the pit/runway area when sharing the property with fixed wing aircraft.