Etowah R/C Flying Club

Field Rules

* The AMA Safety Code is in force at all times.
* The field frequency control board will be used at all times.
* You must pin your channel before turning on your transmitter. If you cause a model mishap, because you turn on a transmitter and you don't have a pin on the control board, you are liable for all damages.
* Pilot's using 2.4 GHz transmitters are not required to pin the frequency control board.
* All pilots must have a current AMA card to fly. The exception will be pilots in the club Intro Pilot Program.
* Etowah R/C Club Members are required to display their membership card while at the field.
* When more than one model is flying, there should be a spotter to watch out for potential hazards, the pilots may not see.
* When a spotter is not available, pilots should stand close enough together to be able to hear warning shouts.
* Models shall not be taxied into the pits.
* Pilots will stand behind the flight line barrier fence while flying.
* No R/C Flying is allowed in the pit or parking areas.
* While control line models are being flown, all vehicles must be a minimum of 10 feet from the flight path.
* Announce to others whenever you step out onto the active runway.
* The flight pattern will generally be contolled by wind direction. All flyers in the air will adjust to one pattern.
* There should be no more than four models in the air at the same time.
* Take your trash out with you when you leave. If you smoke, no butts on the ground.
* Engines should not exceed 102 Db measured at 10 feet.
* Guest pilots must be accompanied by a club member.
* No internal combustion engines are to be operated before 10:00AM on Sunday's.