Inc. No. A0001288M

Safety Rules

The following safety rules must be observed when operating Radio Controlled models at the BRMFC flying field. Where appropriate these rules also apply to control line, free flight and model cars.

1. All flyers are expected to use common sense at all times.
2. No flying is to be done over the pit area, car park, roads and buildings.
   Flying is to be done in the out-field at all times.
3. All flyers are responsible for the proper use and understanding of the frequency key system. The key board is to be used at all times including operators of ‘collision avoidance’ ie. 2.4GHz radios. Whilst at the field, your frequency key MUST be in one of two places:
       a) on your transmitter which is turned OFF, or
       b) in the correct slot in the frequency board. (Critical for the traditional 36MHz etc radios.)
   Storing the key on your transmitter is intended to prompt you to put the key in the frequency board before switching on. This then reduces the chances of inadvertently turning on without your key in the board and possibly ‘shooting down’ another model on the same frequency. Do NOT put the key in your pocket. (This practice should apply at all flying fields.)
4. All transmitters, when not in use, shall be switched off.
5. Models and associated equipment are to be kept in the pit area when not in use.
6. Motor running in the pit area is to be kept to an absolute minimum.
7. All motors designed to take mufflers are to be fitted with a suitable muffler.
8. All pilots must use the predetermined flight line when flying.
9. No more than six (6) models are to be in the air at any one time.
10. No flying is to take place whilst there is maintenance being done to the flying field.
11. No flying to be done on days of Total Fire Ban.
12. All transmitters (excluding 2.4GHz radios) must be certified at least once with each crystal or synthesized frequency. (Was every two years prior to 19th April 2000).
13. All persons responsible for the operation of a model aircraft must be a financial member of a club affiliated with the MAAA to ensure that they are covered by the MAAA public liability insurance policy.
14. All MAAA policies governing the operation of model aircraft must be adhered to at all times. (ie. heavy model rules.)

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