Club Rules
Revised 12/15/20
SAFETY AND AMA RESTRICTIONS:
1. All pilots must have a current AMA and FAA card and must follow the current AMA & FAA safety code (posted at the field). FAA registration numbers must be posted on the exterior of the aircraft. Recommendation is to have a small label with your Name, Cell Phone, AMA number and FAA registration number on the exterior of the aircraft. This information will also help in recovery of a lost aircraft.
2. Due to the close proximity of the Portland jetport, no model aircraft shall be flown at an altitude of more than 400 feet above the ground. Model aircraft must yield right-of-way to, and avoid flying in the proximity of, full scale aircraft.
3. No flying behind the flight line.
4. All FPV flights require an AMA FPV pilot to have an AMA FPV spotter next to him, or her, maintaining VLOS with the FPV UAS throughout the flight.
FAA CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION (FRIA):
This Airspace Authorization (AA) is issued for the operations specifically described hereinafter. No person shall conduct any operation pursuant to the authority of this AA except in accordance with the standard and special provisions contained in this AA, and such other requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations not specifically waived. OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED Operations under this AA of are limited to the maximum altitude listed below. This altitude is an absolute value and it shall not be added to the height of any structures. Airspace: Class C At or below: 400’ above ground level (AGL) Location: 43° 38' 25” N 70° 22' 12.2" W Radius: 2,000 Feet Under the Jurisdiction of: Portland Airport Traffic Control Tower (PWM ATCT) Airport Identifier: PWM
TOWN OF SCARBOROUGH ZOING RESTRICTIONS:
5. No individual model aircraft will be permitted to fly which produces a sound level greater than 98 db measured on the ground at a distance of 15 ft. from the engine. Noise produced by model aircraft operation (in flight or on the ground) shall not exceed 65 db measured at the property line.
6. No model aircraft may be flown beyond the lot boundaries of the flying site, or flown within 500ft horizontal distance of any residence.
7. No model aircraft may be operated which has a wingspan exceeding 120 inches, or having a takeoff weight exceeding 30 pounds.
8. Model aircraft may be flown between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier.
9. No more the than three (3) model aircraft are allowed in the air at any one time.
10. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs will be allowed at the flying site at any time.
LOCAL CLUB RULES:
11. Flying is restricted to club members and escorted AMA member guests only. Guest shall not be left at the field for any time without a designated escort. The escorting member(s) will be responsible for the actions of the invited guest(s). Each guest is limited to three visits per year. All members must have their membership card available for identification.
12. Safety and Courtesy Flying: When flying with others, always keep safety and courtesy in mind. When flying 3D, IMAC, aerobatic and sport flying, take into consideration other flyers’ airspace. All flyers should consider the needs of others and allow for equal flying time. For those who wish to practice only hovering with multirotor aircraft, helicopters and such, please use the designated area provided.
13. No parking on any road, or on the landfill mound. Parking is allowed in designated areas only.
14. Take all trash home with you.
15. No Turbine jet engines allowed.
16. This is a smoke free area.
17. Absolutely NO taxing in the pit area. |
