Flying site rules

1. Upon arrival close the gate behind you. If you arrive first ensure the padlock is re-locked onto the chain, making sure you use the correct code before pushing the hasp back in, THEN rotate the combination to a random number.
2. Cars shall only be driven to, and parked on, the parking area next to the hedge on the immediate left as you enter the field. Remember, cars are not allowed on the field at all in very wet weather conditions – a notice will be on the gate. Equipment and models must be carried to the pits area. All members are expected to assist less able members.
3. Following consultation with other pilots present, if any, the Contest Director(CD) and/or the Flight Safety Officer(FSO) on the day will indicate the take off, flight line, landing area and circuit direction. (Note: In the absence of the designated Club FSO the BMFA indicate that any Club committee member present is expected to take the role by default.) The windsock, two cones and flight pattern board are to be located as necessary. It is expected that the pilot flying line will either be on the southern or eastern edge of the strip adjacent to the south-eastern corner (ie. the corner nearest to the pathway from the pits).
4. It is recommended that a range check be carried out before the first flight. For 35 MHz equipment this should be carried out with the antenna down and for 2.4 GHz equipment on 30% reduced power, both at a distance of at least 30m. Check that the model selected to fly on the transmitter is the one to be flown. Check that model controls operate correctly. Pilots on 35 MHz are to establish their own frequency control system. Brighouse Model Aircraft Club Brighouse MAC document template
5. All engines/motors must only be run facing away from the pits area, models are to be safely restrained while engines/motors are running. See pit layout document for details.
6. The ‘Flying Zone’ will include all the area to the north of the southern edge of the strip, but not as far as the road at the eastern edge of the field, AND/OR all the area to the west of the eastern edge of the strip. See area marked with a blue border on flying site plan.
7. All airborne pilots are to be within hearing distance of each other. 8. No flying directly towards or over the pits or car park, no taxiing after landing towards the pits.
8. Going out for take off or retrieval must be clearly called, and acknowledged by airborne pilots. After take-off/retrieval let the airborne pilots know when the strip is clear. Dead stick landings have priority and must be clearly called.
9. The CD and/or FSO have the right to examine any model for airworthiness, and ground a model thought to be un-safe, co-opting advice/support from other pilots present if thought necessary.
10. The last person to leave the site must ensure windsock, cones etc. are put away and the gate is locked. The Club padlock must be locked ‘hasp to hasp’ with the farmer’s padlock, following the reminder in 1. above.
11. Strictly no dogs allowed.
12. Visitors and guests can fly at the Clifton site on 3 separate occasions at the invitation of, and in the presence of, an existing Brighouse MAC member. Visitors and guests are to be made aware of Club rules before flying, and must provide proof of current BMFA membership
13. Non BMFA members, eg. potential new members, can fly at the Clifton site on 3 separate occasions, but only using the buddy lead system under the supervision of an instructor. After 3 visits such potential new members must join the Club before any further flying (this obviously means joining the BMFA).
14. It is strongly recommended that only confident/experienced pilots fly when alone, and even they must recognise the dangers, eg. cuts from propellors, possibly being hit by their own model etc. Note 3. above can be ignored when flying alone.