AMA REQUIREMENTS AND INSURANCE

 

1. No person shall operate any model aircraft at the flying facilities unless they have current membership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Proof of membership is a valid and current membership card from AMA.

2. For non-AMA persons wishing to experience a “hands-on” model flight, the Academy does allow this, on a onetime basis per person only, (with the use of a Buddy Box system for RC) and with a qualified club pilot. During this flight, the club is protected through its liability coverage as long as the non-member’s supervised flying is in accordance with the AMA safety code. The non-AMA member is never insured during this flight. Under no circumstance should the non-member’s equipment or aircraft be used.

3. AMA Liability Protection applies to bodily injury or property damage caused by an AMA member. Any AMA member who causes an accident resulting in an injury must report that accident immediately to AMA. Pilots are responsible for damage to other’s property.

4. AMA insurance is “excess” to any other applicable coverage, such as homeowner’s or medical insurance.

 

 

AIR & GROUND SAFETY RULES

 

These Rules are intended to facilitate the safety of Users, Spectators, and near-by Residents of the Flying Field. It is a Club Requirement to follow these rules and promote safety at all times.

 

 

 

1. You must be a member of UCRCS to use our flying field. Guests are exceptions and the

club member that invited the guest must be at the field with the guest. Visitors are welcome provided they follow UCRCS rules. Any guest who uses the facilities on a regular basis

(more than 3 times per year) is expected to join UCRCS.

2. All non-AMA members, non-flying visitors, guests, spectators, etc. shall remain out of the pit area and remain behind the spectator safety fences. They may visit the pit areas only when invited and accompanied by a UCRCS member. Unsupervised children are not allowed in the pit area.

3. Adhering to FAA regulations for “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” is required. Any craft flown must have the owner’s FAA Registration number and the owner’s AMA number affixed and visible on the exterior of the craft. Pilots are required to have evidence of passing the FAA safety test Trust. The test is available at modelaircraft.org/trust

4. All pilots must follow AMA guidelines and safety rules. Every club member is expected to be a safety officer and is authorized to enforce rules.

5. New members of UCRCS must demonstrate they are a qualified pilot to a UCRCS officer, or a UCRCS designated introductory pilot. Qualified pilots must be able to demonstrate they understand all the flight & safety rules, and safely perform takeoffs, landings, and demonstrate being able to fly a standard box pattern in both directions. Any qualified UCRCS member may instruct a new pilot.

6. Before turning on a non-2.4 GHz transmitter, pilots should verify that the frequency is not being used by other pilots present. Pilots who fail to follow proper frequency control procedures assume all liability for any damage caused.

7. A radio system ground range check is recommended for new aircraft and for those that have major repairs.

8. No running or arming of any type of aircraft behind the safety fence or in shelters. Stay clear of the propeller arc while starting or running any motor.

9. All pilots will fly within the designated flying boundaries and will avoid flying directly over unprotected people, moving vehicles, and occupied structures. Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited.

10. Maximum of FIVE aircraft flying at one time. Exception may be made for special events.

11. Landing aircraft ALWAYS have the right of way. Dead stick aircraft have field priority.

12. Do not go on the runway without first clearly notifying all flying pilots of your intention and verify that no aircraft is on final approach. Call out to all flying pilots when the field is clear.

13. High speed passes shall not be made directly over the runway but over the grass area east of the runway. High energy flight directly towards the pit area is prohibited.

14. Turbine powered aircraft will be allowed with the following requirements:

• All rules of AMA Turbine Program, document 510-a must be followed

• Pilot must have a current AMA Turbine waiver

• Fire extinguisher equipment must be present for use at the UCRCS field

• Turbine powered aircraft will be limited to no more than 30 lbs flying weight

• The turbine engine(s) used in the aircraft shall not exceed 9 kg total thrust

• Turbine powered aircraft must be approved by 2 club officers

• The pilot proficiency and safety must be approved by 2 club officers

• A spotter will always be required to advise the pilot in maintaining flight within proper designated flying boundaries and avoid flying over vehicles on Salem Rd.

15. No pulse-jet, or rocket powered aircraft, or aircraft weighing over 55 lbs will be flown at the field.

16. The first pilot to take off will determine the traffic pattern direction. If winds dictate a change in the pattern, pilots airborne must agree on the pattern change and change pattern direction before any other pilots take off. If you are not certain of the pattern direction, ask any pilot airborne.

17. To standardize communications between pilots flying the standard pattern, please use the following callouts: DEAD STICK LANDING, LANDING, TOUCH AND GO, TAKING OFF, TAXING OUT, and DISABLED AIRCRAFT ON THE RUNWAY.

18. Engines will not be run for extended periods in the pit area.

19. FPV pilots must have a spotter at all times while flying.

20. Helicopters or Quadcopters will fly in the same pattern as fixed wing aircraft if flying at the same time.

21. 3D Helicopter flying will be allowed if no other aircraft are flying. 22. No alcoholic beverages, nor illegal drugs will be brought to the field. Pilots must not fly under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

23. Watch your language at all times, especially when spectators, women and children are present.

24. If you are the last to leave the field, LOCK THE GATE.