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► All members must comply with the BMFA Safety Code (see BMFA handbook). ► Powered models must be flown within the designated flying area, as shown on the attached flying site plan, and at no time are to fly behind the flight line or over spectators or other field users and farm staff. Any member unsure of this rule should seek advice from a committee member. ► The flight line is to be established parallel to the road and at least 50 meters away from the pits. ► Cars shall not be parked on the layby which is to be used for pits area. A secondary pits area may be established adjacent to the road on the opposite side of the layby. ► Transmitters shall only be switched on when the appropriate peg is in position on the peg board. The pegboard (Peg on) system must always be used if two or more pilots are on the field. Pegs are to be clearly marked with the pilot’s first name in full, surname which can be abbreviated to one letter and frequency channel. List of channels not yet in use is available from committee members. New members are encouraged to choose one of the available channels as soon as they join the club. Other channels may only be used after prior negotiation with the primary channel user. ► Casual visitors must provide proof of adequate insurance (BMFA insurance or equivalent) and demonstrate competence before permission to fly solo is granted. Any visitors must agree to abide by the rules & regulations of Oxon Helicopter Collective and BMFA guidelines. Casual visitors may fly as the guest of a member to a maximum of two visits and may be asked to join the club by the committee. ► New members must demonstrate competence before flying unsupervised by an instructor. ►
Club members are reminded that flying helicopters can be
dangerous and strongly advises all members not to fly alone. Always
bring a friend with you if you know that other members will not be
present. Discipline Procedure ► Any request/instruction given by a committee member to a defaulting member, on the field, must be complied with immediately. Any resulting grievance may be resolved at a later date. ► Any deliberate breach of the BMFA Safety Code or club rules could result in a verbal warning from a committee member. ► Persistent offenders will receive one further verbal warning, prior to being given a written notice which will request attendance at a committee meeting. ► All club members have the right of appeal, to the committee, against any decision made against him/her. The committee’s decision will be binding. ►
Any bans or suspensions upheld will expire as determined by
the committee, or, at the end of the current financial year,
whichever is the soonest. New Pilot Training ► New pilots should always fly in the presence of an instructor. The instructor shall provide guidance and will determine when the pilot is competent to fly solo. Typically this will require the pilot to be able hover the model in a controlled manner over the training patch for any amount of time.► New instructors can only be appointed by unanimous vote of all existing instructors or by unanimous vote of the committee members. |
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