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Sunraysia Aeromodeller's Club Rules

Except for the first four lessons for learners ALL flyers must show MAAA CARD/RECIEPT before flying

TRANSMITTERS & FREQUENCY KEYS: 1-1 On first arrival in pit area with equipment, transmitters are to go straight to the transmitter compound.; 1-2 A frequency key must be in the frequency board before removing transmitter from compound.; 1-3 Only ONE frequency key/flyer is permitted in the board at any one time. Frequency key must show flyer’s name and frequency.; 1-4 Removal of frequency key from board is your responsibility. So be considerate.; 1-5 27 Mhz flyer’s may only operate when NO 29 & 36 Mhz frequencies are in use.

MODEL AIRCRAFT STARTING: 2-1 Model aircraft are only to be started once they are tethered or held by an assistant.; 2-2 Aircraft are only to be started on the grassed areas. This can be on the ground or on the mobile elevated pits.; 2-3 During motor run-ups ensure no dust or dirt is blown towards the pit area.; 2-4 Never stand inline with a spinning propeller.

PRE TAKE-OFF: 3-1 Aircraft should be taxied or carried to a point level with the flight line while you make your way to the flight line.; 3-2 Once permission has been received from safety officer or other flyer’s, proceed onto active runway via the correct taxi way.; 3-3 Commence take-off and enter the circuit direction being used.; 3-4 No engine restarts are to be conducted beyond the flight line.

FLYING: 4-1 Dead stick landings have priority over all other flying. Aircraft retrieval must be cleared with safety officer or other flyer’s.; 4-2 Landing aircraft have priority over aircraft taking-off. Only one runway can be nominated for take-off.; 4-3 Pits and car park are no fly zones.; 4-4 Circuits are to be flown in the direction that is chosen by the safety officer or by consensus. It will be indicated on the procedures board.; 4-5 Experienced flyer’s should make allowances for learner flyer’s.; 4-6 Flyers must announce their intentions to other flyer’s on the flight line e.g. "Taking-off" or "Landing" and by taking one step forward while doing so.; 4-7 A maximum of 5 models to be operated on the flight line at any one time.

AIRCRAFT SHUTDOWN: 5-1 An aircraft should never proceed beyond the end of the taxi way with the engine running into the pit area.; 5-2 When using pit tables or starting aircraft on concrete, please clean any spilt fuel or exhaust oil marks before leaving.

All flyers should familiarize themselves with the following flight path maps:: Field Overview; Left Hand Circuits - West; Right Hand Circuits - East; Right Hand Circuits - North; Left Hand Circuits - South

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