South Fork Flyers Safety Code

1. The AMA Safety Code will be observed at all times. This code will be posted in plain view in the shelter near the flying field.

2. All pilots using the field will observe the Club Safety Officer's requests. The Safety Officer has the authority to submit a grievance or to ground any airplane or pilot that present a safety risk. Any disputes over safety rule interpretations will be discussed and resolved at the next club meeting.

3. Any non-member wishing to fly at Marshall R/C Park must have a current AMA membership card.

4. The non-member must understand and obey all safety rules. Not knowing the rules is not a vaild excuse for violating the rules.

5. Unless the non-member is known to be a competent pilot by a current member, the non-member and his equipment should be checked by a qualified Club Instructor or Safety Officer.

6. Airplanes shall not be started in any area other than the "pit" area directly in front of the spectator fence and directly behind the runway.

7. All pilots must observe posted transmitter impound and frequency control procedures.

8. Pilots flying aircraft must remain on the west side of, and off of the runway, just ahead of the "pit" area. Only pilots, spotters and instructors are permitted in this area during aircraft operation.

9. Before the plane enters the runway, the pilot must announce their intentions. Never taxi onto the runway before checking for landing aircraft. All takeoffs and landings should be into the prevailing wind (if possible).

10. Pilots making "touch and go" or full stop landing should announce their intentions. All landing aircraft have precedence over those taking off. "Deadstick" landings have precedence over all other flight operations!

11. All flying over the runway (high and low) should be done over the eastern side of the runway, furthest from the spectator and pit areas. The only maneuvers done closer to the pit/spectator side of the runway should be take-offs, landings, touch and goes, etc.

12. If it is necessary to carry a plane onto or off of the runway, this intention should be announced clearly prior to stepping onto the runway. A pilot helper must carry the plane, and should promptly clear the runway.

13. No person shall stand on the runway during flight operation.

14. No engine restart should be made on the runway.

15. There should be no flying west of the runway, as this would put your aircraft over the pits, the spectators, the parking area and the concession building.

16. Spotters should be used if there are more than 2 aircraft in the air.

17. Helicopters shall be held to the same flight patterns as the fixed wing aircraft. There is no hovering allowed over the runway, unless you are the only one in the air. There will be no students taught to fly at the airfiled unless you are the only people at the field.