1. All I/C powered aircraft must be tested for noise emissions in accordance with the Department of Environment regulations i.e. 82 dB maximum at 7 metres.  No aircraft may be flown until a certificate showing it conforms with the regulations has been issued.  If ANY changes are subsequently made (prop, silencer, engine etc) the aircraft must be re-tested to prove compliance before it is flown.  Electric powered aircraft will be tested at the discretion of committee members present at the time.
2. No more than 3 I/C powered aircraft to be in the air at any one time. 4 aircraft may be flown when one or more is electric powered.
3. All flying must be to the West of the line shown in the diagram below.  The only exception to this is on takeoff or landing when the wind direction dictates – and models must NEVER cross the lane between the patch and the bungalow.
4. The first person at the flying field MUST get the peg board and use it – applies to 4+ flyers.

NOTE 1, 2 and 3 above apply to ALL models except chuck gliders, and towline or bungee launched gliders.  These may fly to the East of the line when wind direction dictates but models must never cross the lane or overfly the Mercury/Leydene Park areas.

Siting Maps of the Pits
	The Pits must be sited on the cottage or road side of the patch to ensure flying occurs over open country. Models should be arranged line abreast facing into wind.

• DISTANCE FROM PATCH – Pits to be no closer than 25 yards from edge of patch. Windsock to be placed approximately 5 yards from edge of patch – pilots must fly from windsock area only. Pits to be line abreast with models facing into wind. If required due to numbers, may be 2 lines in parallel with I/C in first line with Electric models behind.
• Take off must be carried out from downwind side of the patch. After take off walk to windsock area as soon as plane is trimmed. Do not launch ANY type of model from anywhere but the patch.
• Members are asked not to take their transmitter with them when retrieving models.
• Members attention is drawn to note 6B in the constitution of the club “Members must maintain the highest standards of safety both in the flying and construction of the models. All models must comply with current BMFA and CAA regulations.
• Members are asked to fly with consideration for other flyers and their models. Keep a good look-out at all times PARTICULARLY over the patch.



SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT

TEN GOLDEN RULES – 21 August 1995

1.	Display an orange frequency pennant with the correct number on your transmitter.

2.	Check transmitter and receiver frequency are the same.

3.	Always do a range check.

4.	Put transmitter in pound and take peg from pegboard when ready to fly.

5.	Always shout “Take-off”, “Landing”, “Deadstick” or “Retrieving” as appropriate.

6.	Do not fly over the pits.

7.	Always land with yourself between model and pits.

8.	Return transmitter to pound and replace peg on pegboard.

9.	Do not damage or climb on fences and always close the gate.

10.	Park sensibly, leaving roadways and gates clear.