Safety Code and General Flying Discipline 

All model flying must be conducted in accordance with the: SAA Safety Code and Achievement Scheme (currently Issue 5: April 2002)

2 Full Size Aircraft

Full size aircraft have priority at all times, (before entering the runway, make sure no full size aircraft are in the vicinity). Every effort should be made NOT to be airborn whilst full size aircraft are in the circuit. If 'caught out', hold a steady pattern to the north of the strip. Keep well clear of the strip and the approach. If necessary, land in the field to the north; your model is expendable, the person in the full size aircraft is not.

If there are more than 3 flyers present it is mandatory that the peg board is brought into use. Adjacent frequencies & cross-channel interference channels every 23 channels e.g. Ch 60-Ch 83 are to be avoided. Before the transmitter is switched on, you must have in your possession (clearly displayed) the relevant frequency peg & that you have placed your own identification peg in it's place, Note this includes any ground checks. The Tx Peg must be returned to the board immediately after use & the identification peg removed. If in doubt ask. You will be held responsible for your actions.  

When testing or adjusting a running engine, It must be done away from the pits, flight line and pilot stance ensuring no one is in front of the propeller, usually in the large area between the pit area and the entrance gates.

5 Noise

Pilots should strive to reduce noise/disturbance to a minimum & certainly never exceed the 82db Maximum noise limit. This is a requirement for the use of the club strip. A maximum of 4 models may be airborne at any one time. This is a noise limiting and safety consideration.

6 Restricted Flying Areas

All flying to be beyond the pilot’s stance in the recognised Manoeuvring area. (Normally parallel & Beyond the runway) Power dives & flying at speed towards the pilots box, pits, car park, hanger, & clubhouse is prohibited at all times as is over flying of these areas.

7 Solo Flying (although not recommended)

A member Must be qualified to a minimum of ‘Bronze’ standard to fly unsupervised. Inexperienced pilots must be accompanied by an experienced member ('Silver').

Pilots must be in the designated "Pilot Stance" whilst flying to ensure good communication.

9 Mobile Phones

Mobile phones must be left in cars or switched off at all times

Smoking is not permitted in the pits, pilot stance, hanger or clubhouse. This is a safety consideration.

11 Cars

All cars to be parked in the designated car parking area.

12 Children

Children must be under adult supervision at all times. The adult is accountable for the child’s actions.

13 Dogs

Dogs should be kept under control at all times. Any fouling should be cleaned up immediately. The owner is accountable for the dog’s action.

14 Litter

All litter or debris etc. including cigarette butts to be removed immediately.

15 Gates / Access

Please drive carefully keeping your speed low to help reduce erosion of the road to a minimum. All gates to be left as found and properly secured where necessary.

16 Etiquette

Safety must be given priority at all times, be polite to other users. Respect your surroundings and help to project a safe and responsible image of the Club.

17 Flying Times

Flying times are reviewed on a regular basis, a list of the currently agreed days and times will be displayed in the Club hut

Visitors Must produce proof of insurance prior to flying. An experienced flyer will be appointed to supervise said visitor until such time they are considered competent.