Forest Radio Model Club                                Contact us                    BMFA Club no: 417


FRMC - Club Rules


GENERAL CLUB RULES
1. The Club will be known as The Forest Radio Model Club.
2. Annual subscriptions will be set at the Club's AGM.
3. All members will be required to join the British Model Flying Association. Subscriptions to the BMFA will be included in the Club's annual membership levy.
4. Club membership will be unlimited but regular reviews will be undertaken.
5. Exemption from the BMFA levy will be granted if the member can prove current membership of the BMFA.
6. Rules regarding safe flying, noise and large models will be as published in the current BMFA Handbook.
7. The Club will nominate Safety Officers as required depending on the current membership.
8. Any member who conducts his/her activities in an irresponsible manner will be asked by a Committee Member to cease this practise. If he/she persists they will be asked in writing to cease the practise and may be expelled from the Club.
9. All litter must be taken home and disposed of safely.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AT WOOLASTON SITE
1. Vehicles stuck on site will be the owners responsibility.
2. The site owner accepts no responsibility for the use of the site. All members and visiting flyers to have current BMFA insurance.
3. Flying times will be 10am until dusk.
4. Gates must be shut at all times.
5. No flying from around late March to mid May - it is the lambing season. Exact dates confirmed on the news page each year.
6. No litter to be left on site.
7. If ground conditions dictate, cars must be parked on the main road area.

SAFETY RULES
1. Spectators must remain in the car park area.
2. All children must be under the supervision of a Parent/Guardian at all times.
3. No dogs or other pets are allowed on the site.
4. TX control will be 'Peg On' method. A designated area will be agreed for the display of frequency pennants of pilots flying or checking models. Every member will supply his own clearly marked frequency pennant.
5. Models must not be started in the car park area.
6. All aircraft with engines running must be restrained.
7. Do not taxi planes in the PIT area. Carry or push the model to the flying strip.
8. Shout clearly when taking a model on to the strip.
9. Take off into the wind and away from other pilots. Clear the strip as soon as possible after landing the model.
10. All pilots should stand together for ease of communication on the flight line.
11. FLYING BEHIND THE FLIGHT LINE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Any member in breach without just reason will be informed by the Safety Officer or other club members.
12. When landing, call 'landing' or 'Dead Stick' if the engine has stopped so that other pilots can give you priority. MAKE SURE you get a response.
13. When retrieving a model make sure that other pilots know you are going on to the strip. Do not take your transmitter on to the strip. Leave your TX behind preferably with someone.
14. When not flying pilots should be in the designated pit area.
15. PCM receivers should be used in accordance with the BMFA recommendations.

HELICOPTERS
1. Flying slots will be agreed as necessary on the day.
2. Spotters should be used if more than one helicopter is flying.


MOBILE PHONES
Due to the fact that it cannot be proved that mobile phones cannot affect transmitters mobile phones MUST NOT be taken to the flight line.


NOISE
1. The maximum noise level will be 82 decibels.
2. Engines considered to be noisy will be bought to the attention of the pilot by other Club members.


FLIGHT TRAINING
Flight Training will be carried out by a nominated Club member or members and will be by the Buddy Box system.