Wilmington Model Flying Club Field Rules

1. Each member is responsible for assuring that he/she complies with all field rules and acts in a manner that encourages and reminds all other flyers and visitors to comply.
2. Operations and activities at the field will be conducted in accordance with the official AMA Safety Code and the WMFC Field Rules. Failure to do so may result in loss of flying privileges.
3. An AMA membership card, or satisfactory evidence of membership, is required for all members and AMA guests who pilot model aircraft at the field. The only exception is a visitor being introduced to R/C who, under direct supervision of a qualified flyer, Club and AMA member, operates a Club member's aircraft that meets the AMA requirements (See AMA guidelines).
4. Frequency control will be in effect at all times. Frequency control procedure is as follows:
a. The AMA membership card (See #3) will be used as the control device. Club member cards should be marked to signify Club membership.
b. Transmitters will be identified by owners name and channel and kept in the Impound area.
c. Before removing a transmitter from the impound area, check the frequency control board. If there is an AMA membership card in the slot for the desired frequency, do not remove the transmitter or use it until the frequency is available. If the frequency is not in use, place your AMA membership card in the appropriate frequency slot and proceed to use your transmitter.
d. After your flight or activity has terminated, turn off your transmitter, return it to the impound area and remove your AMA card from the frequency control slot.
e. At no time will there be more than one card in a given frequency slot.
5. Model aircraft engines will not be operated in the PIT area. The PIT area is the area between the spectator fence and the railroad ties to the east. The READY area is the area from the railroad ties to the pilot positions. Aircraft are to be moved to the READY area in preparation for flying and/or engine adjustment. Aircraft and pit gear are not to be left in the READY area between flights except at the owner's risk. All taxiing will be confined to the RUNWAY, the READY area, and the designated TAXI RAMPS, which are the mowed areas between the pilot positions and the runway.
6. Aircraft flights:
a. No operation of combustion engines before 8 AM Monday-Saturday and 9 AM Sunday.
b. Only four aircraft flying at one time with the exception of 6 flying combat.
c. No flying west of the runway. All flights conducted within a 180 degree area in front of the pilot boxes.
d. Pilots continuously monitor for full scale aircraft and immediately yield to them.
e. Based on the wind direction, the flight pattern will be an oval with the leg over the runway being into the wind and then turning eastward. It shall be the responsibility of any pilot deviating from this pattern or in any way obstructing it, to advise and secure the agreement of any other pilot in the air.
7. All aircraft are to be piloted from the designated pilot positions. These positions are concrete squares nominally 25 feet west of the active runway. Pilots must maintain a minimum of 20' spacing from other pilots when operating on channels 11 through 60 to avoid 3IM interference.

8. The only exception to #7 is that a pilot may stand behind his model for takeoff but must immediately move safely to a position in the pilot area.

9. Pilots are to communicate to other pilots entry onto the runway, takeoffs, landings (touch-and-go or full stop), dead stick landings and any other information related to good communications and safety. Emergency and dead-stick landings have priority over all other runway and flight activity. Normal landings have priority over takeoffs.
10. Low altitude, high speed passes down the runway are not permitted except when there is a single pilot flying or through mutual agreement among the pilots flying. Aerobatics are to be performed east of the runway when more than one pilot is flying.
11. Mufflers or pipes are required for the operation of all two-cycle engines above 0.10 cubic inch displacement.
12. All spectators and visitors must remain behind the spectator line unless directly supervised by a Club member.
13. For the purpose of these field rules, the following definitions apply:
a. "Qualified flyer" - a person who has mastered the basics of safe flight as defined in the Club's flight training outline.
b. "AMA guest" - an AMA member who is visiting the area and would not normally be expected to be a club member.
c. "Visitor" - a person who is interested in R/C model aircraft and would not be expected to be an AMA or club member.
d. "Spectator" - a generally interested person who is present to witness a demonstration or competition.
14. Gate lock combinations are confidential club information reserved only for club members.

Dated: 10/05/2000

These rules were adopted at a regular meeting on 10/5/00 by a majority vote with 1 dissenting.
Modified 2003 for combat provision in 6. b.