SAFETY MUST BE THE PARAMOUNT CONSIDERATION AT ALL TIMES
Amended 15/05/2025
Please ensure to support these rules and regulations.
Sign in/out of the field Log Book, times and models.
Transmitters should have an identifying name and contact number label. (Occasionally they have been left behind at the field!) That way we know who it belongs to.
Planes may be assembled outside the pits area, but ALL engine starting, IC or electric, should only be in the pits area. Note; the car-park is not the pits area, the red and white poles denote that area. (Cars should not be parked in the pits)
All aircraft types must display pilot’ I.D. as per C.A.A. regulations.
Assembly and Starter benches should be kept clear for other’s use after models have been assembled/started. Benches should be vacated when the field is busy.
Flying models propelled by a Jet Turbine engine.
- At least two, foam type extinguishers to be readily usable.
- The pilot should have a spotter who must be at least an A cert’ pilot.
- A risk assessment should be made by both the pilot and spotter in agreement with consideration to conditions prevailing, concerning fire hazard such as after a long drought or ripened crops.
- That the model is capable of remaining within our boundaries.
A decibel reading was taken at the field, as per requirements by the BMFA and the results were of interest with the reading in front of the model being loudest of 76dB (A) on full power, but well within the requirements. (82dB (A): This is the maximum noise level allowed at a distance of 7 meters from the model when the engine is running.
Before any flying commences YOUR PLANE MUST HAVE BEEN NOISE TESTED. No model will be allowed to fly if its noise level exceeds 82 dB (A) at 7 metres when tested in accordance with the BMFA and D. of E. code of practice. Club members should aim to keep their engines as quiet as possible (There are no rules against throttling back during flight! Remember that our close neighbours may not be as enamoured with our sport as we are). Any changes to the model that might affect its noise output, e.g. change of engine, change of propeller, change of silencer, change of engine cowling, etc., will require that it be re-tested. Noise test results will be recorded in the back of the Flying Field Logbook
All planes must be restrained when starting/running and be facing the Westerly fence (to the right). Please make of use of the starting-benches.
Starting/restarting IC on the strip is ok ideally restrained by a helper. Ensure no one is standing in front of a propeller before starting.
Planes must not be taxied to or from the pits area but carried/wheeled to the flying area and/or back.
After landing, planes must not be taxied towards the pilot box or pits. The westerly exit (to the right of the Pilots Box) should be used to taxi in. (So as not to be opposite the pit’s-entrance)
No more than three IC aircraft allowed flying at any one time. (Noise restriction) A further three electric may also fly.
Pilots flying must stand in the pilot’s box before or as soon as possible after takeoff.
Only pilots and assistants permitted in the pilot’s box. Spectators are allowed up to the fence, behind the pilot box.
Any member not holding a BMFA ‘A’ Certificate or higher MUST have an experienced flyer, holding at least an ‘A’ Certificate, in attendance in the pilots’ box when flying.
Any Instructor or member giving instruction to a novice to do so without any other member flying especially in their early stages (members should ask the instructor) to allow for full concentration to the trainer and novice. (Maybe an ‘L’ plate flag) In the event of there being several trainees, other members should fly in between training sessions and therefore training sessions should be spaced out to accommodate.
Flight batteries must not be changed in the pilot’s box to allow other members to have a flight (Unless you are on your own with no other pilots waiting to fly).
Pilots must call out manoeuvres such as “Approaching/On the Strip” “Taking off” “Low pass left/right” ”Landing” “Dead Stick”, loud and clear (some members are hard of hearing) and wait for a response, repeat louder if none noted.
A visual check of the strip should be made before landing, even if you have called ‘landing’ to ensure it is clear and safe to land.
Any circuit (e.g. figure of 8) should always only involve flying away from the pilot’s box. Manoeuvres, especially low passes etc. must be at least, in the centre of the strip, and no closer than that to the pilot’s box.
All members should act as Safety Officers. A breach of safety should be pointed out if it is not being adhered to. We all have a duty of care for each other and the general public.
Planes must never be permitted to fly out of bounds e.g. behind the line, within 200mts of adjacent property’s nearest boundary or towards the pilot’s box. (This is the distance, after negotiation, agreed with the Broads Authority, the governing body that grants our licence, to operate our flying field with the B.A. boundaries.)
BMFA First person view flyingYou must operate your aircraft within visual line of sight and within the above bounderies (VLOS). If flying using first person view, you must have a competent observer next to you who maintains VLOS with your aircraft.
Children are allowed in the pits area but must be supervised at all times. They are not allowed to run near/around the planes in the pits, or out to the flying area/pilot box.
The last person remaining at the site is responsible for ensuring the Clubhouse & Gates are closed/locked.