Ocala Flying Model Club Field Rules AMA Safety Code is in effect at all times. We, the Ocala Flying Model Club, want all pilots to enjoy flying at our field, and request all pilots and support personnel and guests, use good, safe judgment, while operating their aircraft. Your full cooperation with these rules is expected and appreciated. A. Field Rules Al Ocala Flying Model Club operates on land leased from the Cross Florida Greenways, Office of Greenways and Trails. The property will be properly maintained and 'Greenways' rules will be followed. We lease the property as 'recreational' property, therefore no business ventures shall operate off this Field, except during events. All members and users will treat the grounds with respect, and will not litter, vandalize or corrupt the property. Security is every member's duty and the gate is to be locked by the last one out. A2 All OFMC members shall:
A3 Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs (or use thereof) are strictly forbidden at the Flying Field. Any violation may revoke membership. Members should not fly or attend club meetings or functions while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any member violating this rule may be asked to leave the meeting or site. A4 A camping area is located on the West side of the public area. Members may camp at the field up to 4 days and non-members of OFMC may only camp during events (including a day or two on either end of stay). There will be no household garbage left behind and no 'grey' or 'black' waste water may be dumped anywhere on our site. This is primitive camping only, no hook-ups and no extension cords. AS A nice picnic area is provided on the North side of the parking area. There will be no cooking in the Pit Area. Open flame or other types of cooking devices are not allowed in the Pit Area. Likewise, you should not set fuel and cleanser containers on the tables in the picnic area. A6 The club pavilion is for the use of members and guests. Refueling, rebuilding and engine runs will be done outside of the pavilion. B. Pilots and Flight Line Personnel BI All Pilots must be current members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). B2 Member Pilots must have a current AMA membership card and a current OFMC membership card on hand for verification when engaged in flying activities at the Club Field. B3 Non-Member Pilots must either be the guest of a member and hold their own AMA membership card or be in the Intro Pilots Program under direct supervision of an Intro Pilot Instructor. Sponsoring members or Intro Instructors will be responsible for assuring that their guests or students conduct is in accordance with Club rules and regulations, and that guest or student can no longer participate when there is no sponsor present. The exception to this rule is when an AMA pilot is at the field for an event. A pilot participating in an event will answer to the Event Director or Contest Director. B4 Only qualified pilots who have been signed off by an OFMC instructor may fly without assistance. Pilot trainees may not fly without a qualified pilot supervising or assisting. B5 Only pilots, instructors, and spotters or assistants should be at the Pilot Station or Pilot Block. Pets and non-flying children should not be beyond the Pit Area. C. Impound Area and Radio Control Equipment These rules apply to gas, glow, nitro, and electric powered aircraft, jets, helicopters, and gliders. C 1 All transmitters must be placed in the Impound Area immediately upon arrival at the field. C2 All transmitters must be placed in the Impound Area when not in use. Electricity is available in the Impound Area for charging. C3 All frequency control is at the Frequency Board in the Impound Area. C4 Current OFMC membership cards are used to secure a frequency for use. Courtesy is expected and frequencies will be shared. If someone is waiting for your frequency, return it as soon as you are finished. If someone is on your frequency and not using it, ask them to return their transmitter to Impound and to remove their card.
C5 Each Pilot must have the correct frequency control pipe flipped up and their Club card attached prior to the operation of their transmitter. C6 Frequency control pipes and cards may not be removed from the pipe system without the acknowledgement of the Pilot and the replacement of that transmitter into the Impound Area. C7 Glider pilots must also attach a clothespin (or other identifier) declaring "glider" on the frequency pipe. This is to assist in tracking down frequencies. This does not release glider pilots from proper usage of the Impound Area, nor the responsibility to return transmitters to the Impound Area. C8 Each Transmitter must have the frequency channel identification number displayed on the antennae or handle. C9 Ocala Flying Model Club, Inc. assumes no responsibility for equipment or aircraft lost or damaged due to misuse of the Frequency Control System D- H. Operations and Safety These rules apply to gas, glow, nitro, and electric powered aircraft, jets, helicopters, and gliders. All model aircraft operation shall be in accordance with the official Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Safety Code and the Ocala Flying Model Club Rules. Starting and taxiing D 1 Aircraft engines shall be started with the nose of the aircraft pointed toward the runway. Do not direct the exhaust toward another model or person. Be aware of your prop wash. The' starting tables' are for starting models, they should not be used as storage tables. D2 All engines will be equipped with a muffling device (jets and electrics and 1/2A engines under .075 displacement are exempted). All Pilots are responsible for noise containment. The Board shall deal with noise complaints on a case by case basis. D3 All aircraft must be restrained until past the Pilot Blocks, or assigned start-up area (hands on or leash). D4 All aircraft must be physically constrained while moving between the Pit Area and the Pilot Blocks. Taxiing in the pit area is prohibited. D5 Pilots shall ensure safe clearance onto the runway by looking both ways, then announcing the intent to take off prior to doing so. Flying E I All fixed wing, powered, aircraft flights shall be controlled from behind a designated line on the flight line, adjacent to the runway (Flying Block or Flight Station line). E2 A single, straight line (Flight Line) is established for all modeling activity, one side of which is for flying, the other side for pilots, helpers, and spectators. The Flight Line is defined as the North edge of the asphalt runway, in both directions to the field borders. E3 Deliberate flying behind the Flight Line is prohibited. E4 3D flight is prohibited South of the designated flight line. NOTE: 3D flight will be allowed at sanctioned events at the discretion of the CD. E5 Flying beyond the designated boundaries of the field is prohibited. To the East, three white poles indicate the edge of the flying area, to protect the neighbor homes. To the North, our area goes to the road. Never fly low over the road. If the situation dictates a larger flying area, you must have enough altitude over the road. E6 Pilots shall announce their intent to land prior to doing so. All flight over the runway must be announced prior to approach e.g.; touch and goes.... Landing FI All aircraft shall land on the flying side of the flight line, in accordance with a left-hand or right-hand traffic pattern and approach. Wind direction shall determine the appropriate approach direction. F2 Landing aircraft shall have access to the runway with the following priority: a) emergency landing, b) engine failure (dead stick), c) normal flights. If able the Pilot should callout his emergency or dead stick landing to alert others. F3 Aircraft stalled on the runway should be retrieved as quickly as possible. Intent to walk across the Flight Line or onto the runway shall be announced prior to doing so. F4 Servicing engines on the runway is prohibited. Special Interests Jets G I In addition to an AMA Card (and OFMC Card), jet pilots must have a current AMA Turbine Waiver. G2 All jet aircraft pilots must have a helper/spotter when flying. G3 Jet Pilots will keep high-speed passes at least 100' north of the paved runway. Speeds shall not be in excess of200 MPH. Airfield boundaries and patterns apply. G4 The 'start-up' area for jet engines will be on an existing hard surface taxi-way, with sufficient distance from fences to prevent damage to field property. No jet engines will be started behind the Pilot Blocks, at any time. No jet engines will be started on any assembly or starting tables. G5 OFMC will maintain two water fire extinguishers. Additionally, each jet pilot/helper shall have, within their reach, a C02 or Halon fire extinguisher capable of combating a fire caused by crash or other mishap. G6 A Pilot shall activate the 'shut-down' switch in the event of control problems, and anytime a crash is inevitable. Gliders HI Winched gliders and small electric models may use the open grassy area on the South side. Club rules apply. H2 Non-powered, winch turn around or hi-start stakes on the field shall be clearly marked by a pole and flag. H3 Simultaneous operation of fixed wing, powered aircraft, helicopters, sailplanes, jets and electrics, demands extra vigilance and consideration on the part of all pilots. To achieve the most compatible mixed operations, it is recommended that:
Xl Any accident involving personal injury or damage to property other than models shall be immediately reported to a Club Officer or current member of the Club's Board of Directors. Changes effective as of January 6th, 2007......... The objective of these rules is to extend the privilege of. flying the RC hobby to all members and authorized guests, with maximum emphasis on Safety and Control. While this of flying sets forth Club Rules for this objective. nothing! herein should override common sense and courtesy. Since we cannot write a rule to cover every possible situation, we will paraphrase the AMA Competition Regulations regarding unclear or ambiguous wording, and say that the intent of the rule is usually understood and that should be the determining factor. 6/2005
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