STERLING FOREST SITE AND SAFETY RULES

 FIELD RULES (Common to both Fixed and Rotary Wing)

-       Members will not fly alone unless the member and their aircraft have been approved to do so.

-         Flying times: Monday through Saturday 9am to dusk and Sundays / holidays 10:00am to dusk.

-         Club ID Cards must be worn at ALL times.

     -         We are all responsible for the condition of the field. Trash shall not be left behind for any reason whatsoever!

     -         No flying over pit area or parking and spectator areas. **NOTE: Flying shall be from the EAST FLIGHT LINE in the morning  and from the WEST FLIGHT LINE in the evening, in order to keep the sun at the flier's  back.

-          All Models will comply with AMA/Club noise levels.  All engines shall have a muffler and not exceed 100 dB at 3 meters.

-         Transmitters shall not be turned on before the flyer has ascertained that the frequency use is NOT in use and has placed their AMA membership card or photo copy on the proper frequency number on the central board.

-         Each transmitter MUST display frequency ID. (72MHZ)

-          A maximum of 4 Aircraft in the air at any one time.

-          Only Fliers and Assistants are allowed at the Flight Line.

-          All Models will comply with AMA/Club noise levels.

-          Field charging cannot be done with the charger and battery placed directly under the hood of a vehicle. Chargers may only be connected with 10 foot leads and must be kept away from the vehicle.

-          All NEW or Repaired Models will have a pre-flight check prior to first flight including Radio Range Check.

-          All models should have their failsafe modes properly adjusted including remote engine shutoff, and the Flier should be able to demonstrate their operation (on bench) if requested.

-          New Members MUST pass a flight test before being allowed to fly “solo”.

-          Fliers shall make appropriate announcements when taking off, landing or emergency situations.

-          All Modes Airplanes MUST face away from the pit area at all times.

-          No Taxing in Pit Area.

-          ALL Aircraft will takeoff/land from the center of the runway.

-          Fliers will not fly over the Pit Area and stay at least 25 feet from the Flight Line.

-          All 3D Maneuvers MUST be done 100 feet from Flight Line.

-          3D Maneuvers cannot be done when more than one Flier is flying.

-          Direction of flight is determined by wind direction and agreement between all Fliers.

-          All Flying Guests must be with a club member and sign a Waiver.

-          All visitors must remain behind PIT AREA.

-          Models will fly only in pre-designated area and will yield right-of-way to full-size aircraft.

Heli Specific Rules

-          Each transmitter MUST BE 2.4GHZ.

-          No Heli’s main rotors are to be spun up under power behind the flight line or in the pits (no exceptions). If the head mechanics/electronics are going to be tested both the main and tail blades must be removed.

-          Fliers shall call next up before current Flier lands and be ready for flight once Flier clears flying area.

-          ALL Aircraft will takeoff/land from the center of the respectively marked flying field.

-          All 3D Maneuvers MUST be done 100 feet from Flight Line.

-          Fliers will not fly over the Pit Area and stay at least 25 feet from the Flight Line.

-          High Speed Passes MUST be 50 feet from Flight Line.