1. Only current paying members and their guests are allowed to use the flying field.
2. AMA cards must be carried on each individuals person at all times when operating an aircraft from the club flying site.
3. Flying or running engines shall be limited to between 12:00 noon and dark.
4. The safety officer or any other club member shall have the right to inspect AMA license upon request. Failure to produce this item will result in grounding of any pilot until satisfactory evidence is supplied to the safety officer or his designee that all licenses are valid.
5. Cars must be parked in designated areas only, or as directed by the field marshal.
6. Flight boxes and models being prepared for flight shall be restricted to the pit area.
7. All transmitters shall be placed in the impound area with the antennae collapsed.  No transmitter shall be removed from the impound area unless the appropriate frequency pin is attached to the antennae.
8. All transmitter antennas must display frequency numbers coded to the frequency in use, and a red flag for aircraft use.
9. Flying shall be limited to 15 minutes if others are waiting.
10. Running of engines will be done only in designated area, away from the general pit area and spectators.
11. Do not aim prop wash at other models, modelers or spectators.
12. Spectators are welcome, but must remain in the designated area.
13. All models must comply with the AMA safety requirements (no metal props no knife edge wings, etc.)
14. All new models, (or models repaired after damaged) shall be inspected for structural integrity and correct mechanical hook-up by the safety officer before the first flight.
15. All radios shall be range checked before being flown for the first time of the day and after any crash.
16. No airplane may exceed 95 dba when measured 9 ft away on the exhaust side.  Alternately, the plane my be measured in flight while making a full throttle pass in each direction over the centerline of the runway, and may not exceed 77dba at 72 feet The db limit may be waived for three weekends per year for the purpose of competition meets.
17. No nylon propellers shall be used unless reinforced with glass fibers.
18. All transmitters must have AMA gold stickers.

RAMS Flight Safety Rules

19. Taxing a model through the pit area is prohibited.
20. Take-offs and landings must be made on the active runway in a direction to the wind.
21. Hand launching is permitted only from the designated area.  Positively no hand launching from the pit area.
22. If a model must be carried out on the runway for take-off, this intention must be announced to any other pilots. Members pursuing this practice must promptly clear the runway after take-off.
23. Pilots must stand only in the designated pilot areas.  Only pilots, instructors, and spotters are permitted to stand in the pilot’s area.
24. No persons shall stand on the edge of the runway. \
25. All take-off and landing attempts shall be announced to other fliers.
26. A landing aircraft has right of way over an aircraft taking off.
27. A “dead stick” aircraft has right of way over an aircraft taking off.  When an aircraft experiences engine failure, the pilot should shout “dead stick” several times to warn others of the impending landing.
28. In case of a model malfunction in flight, the pilot must promptly announce the problem to the other fliers in a loud voice.
29. Any person wishing to retrieve a model from the runway shall previously announce his intentions to other fliers.
30. Flying shall be done only in the approved air space. The approved air space is defined as that area East of and infinite line running along the pit side of the runway, and also includes the area east of the access road on the North end of the runway, and the swamp on the South end.  There shall be NO flying over the pits, spectator area, parking area, houses, or any other area where people may congregate.
31. Low fly-bys are not permitted closer to pilot’s area than the edge of the runway opposite the pit area.
32. No models shall be flown at an altitude over 400 feet when full-scale aircraft are in sight.
33. There shall be no flying during runway mowing operation.
34. Fliers shall no consumer alcoholic beverages or drugs at the flying filed or prior to coming to the field.
35. Anything you bring to the field shall be removed when you depart or placed in a designated trash receptacle.
36. Pets shall be on a leash and be confined to the spectator area.
37. No person who has not passed the solo skill test shall attempt to fly a model without being accompanied by an instructor.
38. No more the three (3) models shall be in the air at one time.
39. Thermal seeking aircraft, that is gliders, old timers, motor assisted sailplanes, etc. are allowed to fly behind the flight line to seek thermals, during non-powered flight only. A safe altitude must e maintained over the pits, parking, or other occupied areas.

1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested.
2. I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4. At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed in front of the flight line. Flying over the spectator side of the line is prohibited, unless beyond the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum permissible takeoff weight of the models is 55 pounds.
5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single straight line must be established, one side of which is for flying, with the other side for spectators. Only those persons accredited by the contest director or other appropriate official as necessary for flight operations or as having duties or functions relating to the conduct of the show or demonstration are to be permitted on the flying side of the line. The only exceptions which may be permitted to the single straight line requirements, under special circumstances involving consideration of site conditions and model size, weight, speed, and power, must be jointly approved by the AMA President and the Executive Director.
6. Under all circumstances, if my model weighs over 20 pounds, I will fly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of the AMA Safety Code.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This does not apply to models flown indoors.
8. I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their internal combustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-filled balloons), ground mounted devices launching a projectile. The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached (as per JATO use); also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee (document available from AMA HQ). In any case, models using rocket motors as a primary means of propulsion are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series motor. Note: A model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without engine, not able to carry a human being.
10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal flow) unless I have obtained a special waiver for such specific operations from the AMA President and Executive Director and I will abide by any restriction(s) imposed for such operation by them. (Note: This does not apply to ducted fan models using piston engines or electric motors.)
11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during, participation in any model operations.

AMA RADIO CONTROL RULES

1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission. (Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)
5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of a pre-existing model club flying site without a frequency sharing agreement with that club.

For more safety codes concerning free flight and control line flying, check out the AMA sight at www.modelaircraft.org

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