safety officer
Rule Of The Month - August 2010
General [Rule. 2]
Any complaints involving an individual members observance of the Club Rules and Safety Codes should be referred to the Club Committee, first informally and, if necessary later, in writing.
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Rule Of The Month - April 2010
Pit Etiquette
When the pits are crowded give you neighbours enough room to operate safely, and do not do high power checks in the pits.The un-mown areas of the field delineate the pits area clearly. Do not pit near to the car park.
Rule Of The Month - March 2010
General acknowledgment
It would seem that people have forgotten that we fly WITH CONES OUT.This marks the area for the pilots box. The pilots box is where we stand to fly our models Helis and planes [and any other flying model]. I HOPE this clears this matter up !
Rule Of The Month - december 2009
General [Rule. 1]
On first joining in the Club, Members are to sign that they have read the » BMFA Handbook, and PPMFC Club Rules and Safety Codes. They are to re-sign annually thereafter on renewal of their subscriptions. The Club Rules and Safety Codes are based on the recommendations of the » BMFA Handbook.If you do not have a » BMFA Handbook and/or a copy of Club Rules and Safety Codes, contact a Committee Member who will arrange for you to be provided with a copy. This will ensure our insurance cover is not prejudiced.
» Click here for BMFA Handbook
Rule Of The Month - november 2009
transmitter frequency control [Rules. 19 & 20]
Rule. 19
Only transmitters operating on the 35MHz, UHF and 2.4GHz frequency bands are permitted for use on club sites. THE USE OF TRANSMITTERS OPERATING ON THE 27MHZ BAND IS PROHIBITED.Rule. 20
The Committee has the authority to ask that any transmitter which, after a simple test, is suspected of causing interference, be checked. Proof must be provided that its performance is acceptable before that transmitter may be used again on any PPMFC site.
Rule Of The Month - October 2009
Changes & Challenges [Rule. 31]
When any changes are made to any model which may effect the noise level emitted eg propeller, engine, silencer etc, a further noise test is to be performed, as indicated above, before the model is flown.
If any member suspects that a fellow member’s model exceeds the noise limits, they are entitled to request that the model be noise tested. Please note that this should be requested tactfully. Any problems arising from this should be brought to the attention of a Committee Member.
Rule Of The Month - September 2009
Flying Competence [Rule. 12]
Unless accompanied by a qualified club member, no member is permitted to fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters solo until they have demonstrated competence by passing the appropriate BMFA [A] Achievement Scheme or other examination.
Rule Of The Month - August 2009
Flight Lines and Pits [Rule. 38]
Flight lines should be set up so that aircraft taking off and landing do not enter the no-fly zones as shown outlined on the site diagrams. See Annexes below.
For more information go to » For The Record and select 12 August 09 from the menu.
Rule of the Month - July 2009
flying safety [Rule. 32]
Flying safety is of paramount importance. For this reason ...
Solo flying on all PPMFC sites is strongly discouraged on safety grounds.
When three or more members are flying, awareness of what is happening is to be achieved by one member becoming a Safety Marshall, and acting as a lookout for those flying.
Rules of the Month - june 2009
Engine Noise Limits [Rules. 26 & 27]
Rule. 26
All power models are to have a silencing system such that the engine, at full power and the mixture adjusted to that of flight conditions, will comply with the Club=s noise test.No noise measurement on the test must exceed 82 dB[A], and the average of the four readings must not exceed 80 dB[A].
No model is permitted to fly until the noise test has been passed.
Rule. 27
Note: It is anticipated that the BMFA will eventually reduce the maximum limit to 80 dB[A] in accordance with European noise legislation.Members should aim to make their models as quiet as possible.
Rule of the Month - may 2009
use of flying sites [Rule. 8]
Flying is only permitted on the Prestbury Park Model Flying Club sites between 0900 and sunset daily.
At the Racecourse and Kayte Lane this may be further restricted by local events, ie the presence of school children, Gymkhanas etc.
an ode to club safety ...
For our safety, we have these rules,
Follow them or we act like fools.
Don't taxi towards anyone, have a bit of understanding,
Keep the runway clear unless taking off or landing.
People must know, why you're near the flight line,
Don't make them guess give them a sign.
Without wishing to whinge or write a list of moans,
Use the pilot box and avoid no-fly zones.
Peg onto the board before you fly,
It's far too late when youre in the sky.
Shout loud and clear if you have a dead stick,
Forget to do so and youre a complete dick !
Theres a place for aerobatics or a low fly pass,
If you're not over the crop area then you're an arse.
At the end of the day when alls said and done,
We want to fly and have some fun.
Safetys important if flyings in your veins,
Whether your passion is helicopters or planes.
As the Safety Officer it rests in my hands,
Please take note of this ode its all part of my plans.
Our models are important but so are we,
Put safety first and do it for me.
Something I think that really does matter,
Is that we all have some pre flight chatter.
The key, I believe, is communication,
For each and everyone of the flying club generation.
Rule of the Month - april 2009
flying safety [Rule. 32]
Flying safety is of paramount importance. For this reason ...
Solo flying on all PPMFC sites is strongly discouraged on safety grounds.
When three or more members are flying, awareness of what is happening is to be achieved by one member becoming a Safety Marshall, and acting as a lookout for those flying.
Rule of the Month - March 2009
Flying Operations [Rule. 43/B/IV]
Before carrying out any low flying manoeuvres e.g. touch and goes, overshoots, low passes etc., ensure, that the Safety Marshal and all other pilots present on the flight line are aware of your intention.
At all times when these manoeuvres are taking place, the pilot should maintain awareness of what is happening around them, i.e. people possibly walking into the area about to be overflown.
Taxiing into the Pits [Rule. 40 re-cap]
Taxiing, including hover-taxiing by helicopters, back into the pits is dangerous and is prohibited. Models are not to be pointed towards people and equipment at any time - no-one is immune to radio equipment failure or interference.
Rules of the Month - February 2009
The pits areas are shown on the flying site diagrams at Annexes A, B, and C.
Flight Line Discipline [Rule. 36]
When arriving and setting up at the pits, give yourself room to move around without treading on someone else's aircraft.
The pits areas are shown on the flying site diagrams above.
Flight Line Etiquette [Rule. 37]
If you are sharing a frequency with someone else present, do not hog the frequency, but take it in turns to fly in order to maximise the flying time and enjoyment of all.
Flight lines and Pits [Rule. 38]
Flight lines should be set up so that aircraft taking off and landing do not enter the no-fly zones, as shown outlined on the site diagrams at the Annexes.
Active Runway [Rule. 39]
Circuit direction will be dictated by the wind conditions on the day. Counter direction circuits may be flown for training purposes at the discretion of the Safety Marshal.
Taxiing into the Pits [Rule. 40]
Taxiing, including hover-taxiing by helicopters, back into the pits is dangerous and is prohibited. Models are not to be pointed towards people and equipment at any time - no-one is immune to radio equipment failure or interference.
Hand Launches [Rule. 41]
Hand launches are not to be undertaken from the pits area.
Engine Set Up [Rule. 42]
Adjustment and mixture setting of the engine is not to take place on the active runway. Minor engine adjustments may take place in the pit area, but sustained high power runs must be conducted away from the pits and well clear of other flyers.
Safety Instructions:
Members are to keep themselves up to date on Club and BMFA Safety Instructions. These are available on the respective websites and can be made available to those not having access to the internet.
* News Alert *
» Do you own a MacGregor/JR DSX9 transmitter ?
If so please click on the link above as there is important information regarding a possible issue with the wiring.
Rule of the Month - January 2009
General [Rule. 1]
On first joining the Club, Members are to sign that they have read the BMFA Handbook, and PPMFC Club Rules and Safety Codes. They are to re-sign annually thereafter on renewal of their subscriptions.
The Club Rules and Safety Codes are based on the recommendations of the BMFA Members Handbook.
If you do not have a BMFA Members Handbook and/or Club Rules and Safety Codes, contact a Committee member who will arrange for you to be provided with a copy. This will ensure that our insurance cover is not prejudiced.
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Our club is an affiliated member of the British Model Flying Assocciation [No.0427] and as such agrees to abide by the BMFA rules & regulations as laid down.
Members can enjoy a safe, enjoyable and hopefully crash free flying experience !