Club Rules

SAFETY AND AMA RESTRICTIONS:

1.All pilots must have a current AMA card, and must know and follow the current AMA safety code. (posted at the field)

2. Due to the close proximity of the Portland jetport, no model aircraft shall be flown at an altitude of more than 400 feet above the ground. Model aircraft must yield right-of –way to, and avoid flying in the proximity of, full scale aircraft.

3. Absolutely no flying behind the flight line.

TOWN OF SCARBOROUGH ZOING RESTRICTIONS:

4. No individual model aircraft will be permitted to fly which produces a sound level greater than 98 db measured on the ground at a distance of 15 ft. from the engine. Noise produced by model aircraft operation (in flight or on the ground) shall not exceed 65 db measured at the property line.

5. No model aircraft may be flown beyond the lot boundaries of the flying site, or flown within 500ft.horizontal distance of any residence.

6. No model aircraft may be operated which has a wingspan exceeding 120 inches, or having a takeoff weight exceeding 30 pounds.

7.Model aircraft may be flown between 9:00AM and 7:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier.

8. No more the than three (3) model aircraft are allowed in the air at any one time.

9. Absolutely no alcohol will be allowed at the flying site at any time.

LOCAL CLUB RULES:

10. Flying is restricted to club members and escorted guests only. The escorting member(s) will be responsible for the action of the invited guest(s). Each guest is limited to 3 visits per year. All members must have their membership card available for identification.

11. All helicopters will hover in the designated area only.

12. All pilots must follow the club’s current frequency control and transmitter impound rules, found on the frequency control board.

13. No parking on any road, or on the landfill mound. Parking is allowed in designated areas only.

14. Take all trash and cigarette butts home with you.

Props rules
12-15-00