____WINGS PROGRAM ____

Stetson Flyer's Model Airplane Club Instructors for 2008

Flight Instruction overview

• Flying field is reserved for students on Tuesday evening. Regular flying not permitted by other club members.
• Instructing starts around 5:00 PM through dusk.
• Students will be accompanied by an instructor at all times while learning to fly. Unless they are soloing, the student should never attempt to fly by themselves.
• It is the students responsibility to ensure his/her plane is kept in flight worthy condition at all times. They must perform regular maintenance and upkeep.

Daily Checklist

• Fully charge batteries in TX, RX, glow igniter, and field box
• Frequency pin
• Airplane hold down
• Fuel
• Paper towels, rags, cleaning solution (Windex is excellent)
• Rubber bands, tools
• Water or cold drinks
• Bug repellent
• Sunglasses
• Emergency first aid kit

____FIELD RULES____

Pilots Special Requirements for R/C Flying

• Valid MAAC or AMA membership
• Valid Stetson Club Membership

Pit Area and Pilots.

• All TX in impound stand when not in use.
• Do not switch on or remove TX from impound unless you have proper frequency pin installed on frequency control board.The definition of a "proper" frequency pin is:
• A 3 Pin Tag for Wide Band radios is 1 3/4" X 2 7/8" wide
• A 1 Pin Tag for Narrow Band radios is to be 5/8" wide by 2 7/8" wide.
• The frequency pin must also indicate your name, frequency, and valid MAAC number.
• No taxiing into or out of pit area.
• Direct your slipstream away from other models and pilots.
• Flying over the pits or visitors observation area is not permitted.
• No flying with fuel burning models before 9:00 AM any day of the week.
• ONLY FIVE (5) AIRCRAFT in the air at any one time.
• A maximum of seven (7) frequencies to be occupied at any one time.
• All MAAC safety regulations are to be followed. Copies available from the Club.
• All engines must have mufflers.
• Observe posted take off and landing directions.
• No alcohol and flying.
• Children and pets must be properly supervised.

Pilot and Non Pilots

• ALL GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED WHEN YOU LEAVE THE FIELD,AND
  THE GATE/CHAIN MUST BE LOCKED BY THE LAST PERSON TO LEAVE.

____PDF DOCUMENTS____

Stetson Field Rules