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PENOBSCOT FUN FLYERS
Academy of Model Aeronautics Charter
Club # 3521
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION PACKET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The AMA - ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
2. AMA Membership and AMA License
3. AMA’s Flying Field Policy’s
4. The PFF Club
5. Getting Started Flying
6. Instructors
7. Ground and Flight Training
8. Field etiquette and recommend procedures
9. The Flying Field at Sargent’s field in Alton.
10. Flying Solo
11. Guests
Attachments:
Maps of Flying field
1. THE AMA - ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
The AMA is the governing body for model aviation in the US.
Address is
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, Indiana 47302.
It's on the web at
www.modelaircraft.orgPhone is 1-800-435-9262
All AMA clubs operate under its rules, a copy of which is furnished with
membership. The AMA offers too much to list in this packet.
2. AMA MEMBERSHIP AND AMA LICENSE
Most members are either Junior (under age 15 - $15/yr), Senior (age 15 to
under 19 - $15/yr) or Open (19 or over - $58/yr, over 65 - $48/yr). Included
is full membership and competition privileges, liability and
accident/medical insurance, and the magazine Model Aviation.
3. AMA’s Flying Field Policies
Copy of club Constitution and Bylaws
Membership Roster
Copy of PFF Pilot Training Outline and Log
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA & PFF club applications
AMA Insurance coverage info
The continuing growth of model aviation has generated an increasing
number of inquiries regarding AMA’s policy as it pertains to usage of flying
sites by chartered clubs, their guests, and others. While it is not possible
to state a policy that addresses every scenario imaginable, AMA has, for
several decades, stressed to clubs the importance of conducting flying
site activities in a manner that minimizes the risk of an accident which
might result in "uncovered" liability to an AMA club, member and/or site
owner.
AMA members and clubs pool their resources in order to obtain insurance
for themselves and their flying site owners at very low rates. This is a key
point to keep in mind when considering the use of club flying sites by non-
AMA members. If a flying site owner relies on your insurance for an
accident caused on its property by a non-AMA member, your money is
being spent to finance the activities of someone who paid nothing for that
benefit.
To preserve the availability of low cost insurance to your club and its site
owner, the people who fly with your club should contribute their share of
that cost. They can do so by becoming dues paying members of your
AMA charter club as well. In the same vein, if the landowner for your
club’s chartered club field has granted the club exclusive flying privileges,
the club should ONLY allow AMA members and current members of the
Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) to fly at the field. If
your club is flying on public land and it has not been granted exclusive
flying rights by the public agency in charge, your club activities should be
confined to AMA members, and you are not responsible for other (non-
AMA) flier’s actions. Should the public agency be named as an additional
insured, it has coverage only for the actions of your club, its members,
and other visiting AMA members who are considered guests.
For non-AMA members wishing to experience a "hands-on" model flight,
the Academy does allow this, on a
one-time basis per person ONLY,(with the use of a Buddy Box system for RC). During this one-time flight,
the club is protected through its liability coverage as long as the nonmember’s
supervised flying is in accordance with the AMA National Model
Aircraft Safety Code(s). Under NO situation should the non-member’s
equipment or aircraft be used.
ONLY AMA members are insured during this flight per the terms of the
liability policy. This coverage is never transferable to the non-AMA
member during the permitted one-time trial flight.
Should an accident occur during this one-time flight, the person providing
the flight assistance must file an accident report. Under the liability policy,
the airplane is never insured and the non-AMA member is never insured
during this flight.
Can someone be insured during training at a chartered club field and
not be a regular AMA member?
Under the AMA Introductory Pilot Program, a non-AMA person may
receive lessons during a 60-consecutive-day period under the direction of
a designated AMA Instructor. The program information has been mailed to
each chartered club. During supervised flight instruction, liability insurance
is provided for the trainee for a 60-day period but only at the club site.
Though the trainee will not receive a membership card, he/she is
considered a member of the Academy while under the direct supervision
of the currently registered designated Introductory Pilot. Introductory Pilots
are charged with the responsibility to ensure that the trainees’ activities
will be conducted in compliance with the AMA’s National Safety Code(s).
Coverage under the Intro Pilot Program begins the day recorded on the
Trainee Pilot Registration Form. To take advantage of the full 60 days of
liability insurance, register the trainee after the non-flying instructional
session(s) and prior to their first flying exercise at the club field.
Signing up Intro Pilots and trainees can be done at anytime on our Web
site at
www.modelaircraft.org/MembersOnly/intropilotdesc.aspxForms are also available for download at
www.modelaircraft.org/PDFfiles/917.pdf
The Academy appreciates your interest and promotion of the sport of
modeling through implementation of training programs. If this document
does not answer your questions regarding club insurance, guests, or
trainee flying, call the Club Secretary at (765) 287-1256, extension 291, or
correspond directly.
4.
Penobscot Fun Flyers R/C Club is an AMA – certified Club. AMA # 3521
The Penobscot Fun Flyers was first chartered by the AMA in late 1994 when a group of enthusiasts petitioned the AMA for formation of a club. The club is also incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine. These actions give the club the ability to name as additionally insured individuals, towns or organizations. This insurance protects members of the club and owners of fields where the club flies. Without this insurance flying fields could be difficult to find and keep.
The club holds regular meetings 9 months of the year at a time and place designated by its members. The club operates under a constitution which is attached to this packet, and elects a president, vice president, secretary/treasurer and safety officer yearly. A newsletter is generally published once a month. Dues are currently $20/yr, subject to change by member vote. The club sells logo hats ($10) and club patches ($5).
Jackets are available by special order ($50-60).5. GETTING STARTED FLYING
There are presently two ways to start flying with the PFF club at it's field. The first way is join the AMA and the PFF. As a member of both organizations, insurance protection is provided for the member and the club and the entities that the club has named as additionally insured (i.e. flying field owners). Then your instructor can allow you to fly his, a friends or your own airplane at the club's field. A second way to fly is to enroll in the AMA introductory pilot program. Under this program, a potential member may fly at the club field without being a member of either the AMA or the PFF. The flying must be done with an instructor specially designated by the AMA and the PFF, and an approved flight training program must be followed. The ground and flight training must be documented in a log, and the program can run no longer than 30 days. By then students should know if they wish to continue by joining the organizations. Also available in this program is the club's training aircraft. (There is no legal requirement for flight training. If a field is available that requires no insurance, a person can try to teach himself with no one else around, on any type of plane he chooses. No membership with any organization is required and any RC pilot can be an instructor.)
6. INSTRUCTORS
If a student is a member of the AMA and the PFF, the student can use any instructor he or she wishes. If a student is flying under the AMA introductory pilot program, only those instructors so designated may be used. The club may have one night a week designated as student night, when instructors are available to give ground and flight training to those desiring it. Any student may contact the instructor of their choice and arrange to receive training at any time that is mutually agreeable. It is recommended that a defined program be used as described below.
7. GROUND AND FLIGHT TRAINING
This packet contains the book "Basic Flight Training" and a copy of the PFF Pilot Training Outline. The first two parts of the book contain a wealth of information concerning Pre-flight Ground School Training and information on the practical aspects of field equipment and procedures. It will provide answers to many questions that students normally ask instructors and will provide simple and concise explanations concerning aerodynamics, construction, controls, engines, fuel systems, radio systems and components, field box, starters, ignition, pumps, batteries, radio procedures, etc.
The PFF Flight Training Outline provides a syllabus for the flight training. It covers the procedures and maneuvers that a student must become proficient in before he/she is allowed to "solo" or go on their own and earn your wings. Following the syllabus provides a structured flight training program. Sessions are logged and each maneuver practiced is noted with comment. This method allows the student to fly with different instructors as the instructor will know via the log how far the student has progressed and what is next - just like instruction in real aircraft is accomplished.
8. FIELD ETIQUETTE AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
Upon arriving at the field, "pits" or flight line safety is the major concern.
Generally after arrival the flyer will want to get his aircraft and other items to the pits and the flight line. Please use common sense in parking. If there are others at the field then frequency control becomes a dominantissue. A transmitter turned on without proper use of the frequency board can cause another aircraft to become uncontrollable and the results can be disastrous. Follow the recommended procedures before a transmitter is turned on, even for just a second! This is important! If you are the 2nd or 3rd person to arrive, take it upon yourself to set up the frequency board and use it.
It is good etiquette to inquire of the other flyers if there are any special conditions existing, or if there is a waiting list for a certain frequency, or if there is anything that the new arrival ought to be informed of. Communication is necessary. Sometimes a new student or pilot will want to be the only one flying for a short period while he listens to his engine or airplane. Again, courtesy and common sense will enhance the pleasure this hobby offers. Spectators are requested to stay behind the pits and flight line.
When flying your aircraft please refrain from over-flying anything you would not want to fly or crash into. This includes vehicles parked on the road or parking area, the pits, flight line and spectator area. There may be a bag or can at the site for trash, please use it.
Pick up all the stuff that falls on the ground, and pack some stuff out when you leave.Our site is clean and you can help the club keep it that way.
9. THE FLYING FIELD AT SARGENT’S FIELD IN ALTON
The PFF is fortunate to have the use of this large field and its wide open space to fly in. We do not wish to jeopardize this arrangement and consequently will use common sense in our behavior at the field and in the flying of our aircraft. Attached to this is a map of the field showing the parking, pit area, and entrance.
The flying field is maintained by the membership; maintenance includes weekly mowing, rolling in the spring, and trash pickup. Please help us maintain the field as clean as possible. We are always looking for volunteers with equipment to help mow the field. We set up a rotating schedule so that the duty is shared as much as possible. When any volunteer is mowing all flying activity is stopped until mowing is completed.
10. FLYING SOLO
After Earning your wings you are now ready to fly solo- by yourself. When doing so, remember your actions reflect on the club. Hopefully you have received good instruction and follow the recommendations made by your instructor and other experienced flyers of the PFF. You can then go to the field and fly when ever you wish.
11. GUESTS
PFF members and guests are always allowed at the field. But a couple of rules need to be considered if that guest wants to fly.
A. If the Guest is a current AMA member then they are allowed to fly however they wish.
B. If they are not an AMA member then current AMA insurance rules allow a guest to fly on a PFF members buddy box on a one time basis only.
Please see attached AMA insurance regulations for clarification.
PENOBSCOT
FUN FLYERS
CONSTITUTION
AND
BYLAWS
Rev01/08
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS - PENOBSCOT FUN FLYERS
ARTICLE I - OBJECTIVES
SECTION 1
TO PROMOTE MODEL AIRCRAFT BUILDING AND FLYING, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON RADIO CONTROL(R/C) MODEL AIRCRAFT.
SECTION 2
TO CONFORM TO THE POLICIES OF THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS (AMA), 5151 EAST MEMORIAL DRIVE, MUNCIE, INDIANA 47302-9252, AND THEIR REGULATIONS GOVERNING MODEL AIRCRAFT AND FLYING.
SECTIONS 3
TO AID IN SO FAR AS IS PRACTICABLE, THE NATIONAL PROGRAM OF AMA WITH A VIEW TOWARD ADVANCEMENT OF MODEL AVIATION IN ALL ITS PHASES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ARTICLE II - ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES
SECTION 1 -ELECTIONS
NOMINATIONS SHALL BE MADE BY A COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR THAT PURPOSE AND SHALL BE PRESENTED AT THE JANUARY MEETING. NOMINATIONS WILL ADDITIONALLY BE ACCEPTING FROM THE FLOOR AT THIS MEETING. ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS SHALL BE HELD AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING. ANY MEMBER WHO RECEIVES A MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST BY MEMBERS PRESENT (PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT) SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE ELECTED. VOTES WILL BE CAST BY CLOSED (SECRET) BALLOT.
SECTION 2- TENURE
ALL OFFICERS SHALL BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, AND SHALL SERVE FROM MARCH I OF THE YEAR OF ELECTION THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 (OR 29) OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SUCCEED THEMSELVES FOR MORE THAN THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
SECTION 3 - OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES:
A. PRESIDENT - THE PRESIDENT'S DUTIES:
1. PRESIDE AT ALL CLUB MEETINGS
2. ACT AS SPOKESMAN FOR THE CLUB IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CLUB BUSINESS.
3. APPOINT STANDING COMMITTEES, AS HE DEEMS NECESSARY, AS OUTLINED IN THIS DOCUMENT UNDER ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES.
4. APPOINT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
5. APPOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEES AS REQUIRED
6. ACT AS DEPUTY TO, AND WITH THE SAME AUTHORITY AS, THE FIELD MARSHAL
B. VICE PRESIDENT - THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL:
1. ACT IN ALL MATTERS FOR THE PRESIDENT WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS UNABLE TO SERVE.
2. ACT AS PARLIAMENTARIAN AT ALL CLUB MEETINGS, PROVIDING OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
3. ACT AS DEPUTY TO, AND WITH THE SAME AUTHORITY AS, THE FIELD MARSHALL.
C. SECRETARY / TREASURER - THE SECRETARY / TREASURER SHALL:
1. KEEP THE MINUTES AND ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLUB MEETINGS.
2. PROVIDE CLEARLY WRITTEN MINUTES OF SAID MEETINGS AS THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE BUSINESSOF THE CLUB. PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DETAILS OF MOTIONS AND SECONDS WHICH ARE DULY MADE AND PASSED.
3. APPEND A CLEAR COPY OF ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
4. COLLECT ALL MONIES DUE THE CLUB.
5. KEEP A RECORD OF ALL MONIES RECEIVED AND DISBURSED.
6. SAFE GUARD THE ASSETS OF THE CLUB AT ALL TIMES.
7. MAKE THE BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY CLUB MEMBER UPON REASONABLE WRITTEN NOTICE.
8. ARRANGE FOR AN AUDIT ONCE A YEAR BY QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE CLUB. TO
BE APPOINTED BY
THE PRESIDENT9. ACT AS DEPUTY TO, AND WITH SAME AS AUTHORITY AS, THE FIELD MARSHALL.
D. SAFTY /FIELD MARSHALL-THE
FIELD MARSHALL SHALL:1. SUPERVISE CLUB FLYING ACTIVITY AND MONITOR CONDITIONS
INVOLVING THE SAFETY OF MEMBERS, GUESTS AND SPECTATORS AT THE CLUB FLYING SITE.2. BE EMPOWERED TO SUSPEND FLYING BY ONE OR MORE MEMBERS FOR ONE DAY. AS CONDITIONS REQUIRE, TO INSURE MAINTENANCE OF SAFE CONDITIONS.
(ANY FURTHER ACTION TO SUSPEND A MEMBER, OR MEMBERS, FROM FLYING FOR MORE THAN ONE DAY IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, IF UNRESOLVED, BY THE MEMBERSHIP UPON WRITTEN COMPLAINT OF THE OFFENDING MEMBER OR MEMBERS.)
3. ASSURE EQUAL APPORTIONMENT OF FLYING TIME AT THE CLUB FLYING SITES.
4. PROVIDE A COMMUNICATIONS LINK BETWEEN AMA AND CLUBS IN MATTERS
RELATED TO SAFETY.5. ACT AS A SAFETY ADVISOR AND RESOURCE MANAGER FOR THE CLUB AND ITS
MEMBERS.6. ASSIST AMA IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL SAFETY PROGRAM TO
REDUCE ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS.7. DEVELOP, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE A CLIMATE OF SAFETY AWARENESS WITHIN AMA CLUBS.
SAFETY COORDINATOR ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• INSPECT OPERATIONAL AREAS FOR PROPER SIGNAGE AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AS APPLICABLE.•
CONDUCT SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS DURING CLUB MEETINGS.•
CONDUCT, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A SAFETY AUDIT OF CLUB FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND GROUNDS TO ENSURE EVERYTHING IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND SAFE FOR NORMAL USE BY MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC.•
ACT AS A LIAISON WITH THE LOCAL EMS/FIRE DEPARTMENT.•
ESTABLISH A CLUB EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO HANDLE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS.•
IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO AMA HEADQUARTERS ANY INCIDENTS AT THE CLUB FIELD. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS WILL CALL (765) 287-1256; AFTER HOURS WILL CALL (765) 749-9210 OR (765) 212-0793.•
COORDINATE APPROPRIATE FIRST AID TRAINING FOR MEMBERS USING QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS.•
DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO ASSIST CLUB OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.•
REVIEW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (FIRE AND RESCUE) WITH CLUB MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS (4) AND ONE AT-LARGE OFFICER ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE SAME TIME THE CLUB OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS EMPOWERED TO RECOMMEND BASIC CLUB POLICY OF THE CLUB. IT WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THIS POLICY, SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SPECIFIC OBJECTION BY ANY CLUB MEMBER.
F. VACANCY
ANY VACANCY OCCURRING DURING THE YEAR WILL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF ANY MEMBER BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SAID APPOINTEE TO SERVE UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL ELECTION.
ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 - MEMBER
A. A MEMBER IS DEFINED AS ONE WHO:
1. HOLDS A VALID AMA MEMBERSHIP CARD (EXCEPT AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER)
2. IS CURRENT IN PAYMENT OF CLUB DUES.
3. IS CURRENT IN PAYMENT IN CLUB ASSESSMENTS.
4. ACTS IN A MANNER WHICH DOES NOT DISRUPT AND / OR DISCREDIT THE CLUB INTERNALLY OR PUBLICLY.
B. THE CLUB RECOGNIZES THREE (3) CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS AS FOLLOWS:
1. FLYING MEMBERS: THOSE OVER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OLD ON JANUARY 1st OF THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR WHO ARE AMA MEMBERS. AND WHO HAVE FULL VOTING AND FLYING PRIVILEGES.
2. JUNIOR FLYING MEMBER; THOSE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OLD, OR YOUNGER, ON JANUARY 1 OF THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR, WHO ARE AMA MEMBERS, AND WHO HAVE FULL VOTING AND FLYING PRIVILEGES.
3. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: WIFE, HUSBAND, CHILD, OR PARENT OF AN ACTIVE CLUB MEMBER WHO DOES NOT OPERATE MODELS AS PART OF THE CLUB ACTIVITY.
SECTION 2 - ELIMINATION FROM MEMBERSHIP
A MEMBER NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTICLE 3, SECTION 1, WILL RESIGN, OR BE AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM MEMBERSHIP, EXCEPT FOR ITEM 4 OF SAID SECTION. IN REGARD TO ITEM 4, A MEMBER MAY BE DROPPED FROM MEMBERSHIP, WHEN IN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UPON WRITTEN COMPLAINT FROM A MEMBER, OR MEMBERS, THE MEMBER IN QUESTION HAS ACTED, OR IS ACTING, IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO DISRUPT AND / OR DISCREDIT THE CLUB INTERNALLY OR PUBLICLY.
TO ELIMINATE A MEMBER FROM THE MEMBERSHIP IN REGARD TO ITEM 4, SECTION 1, ARTICLE 3, THE CLUB SECRETARY SHALL:
1. SEND A REGISTERED LETTER TO THE INDIVIDUAL(S) AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING (REGULAR OR SPECIAL) AT WHICH ACTION IS TO BE TAKEN.
2. NOTIFY ALL MEMBERS OF THE IMPENDING ACTION BY INDIVIDUAL LETTER OR CLUB NEWSLETTER, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING (REGULAR OR SPECIAL) AT WHICH ACTION IS TO BE TAKEN.
3. ALLOW AFFECTED MEMBER(S) TO PRESENT THEIR SIDE OF THE CONCERN AT SAID MEETING.
4. RECEIVE A TWO - THIRDS (2/3) VOTE FOR ELIMINATION FROM THE MEMBERSHIP AT SAID NEXT OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE CLUB. PROVIDING A QUORUM IS PRESENT.
SECTION 3 - AFFILIATES
INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES WHO WISH TO AFFILIATE THEMSELVES FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS REASONS WITH THE PENOBSCOT FUN FLYERS MAY DO SO BY APPLYING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AT ITS BUDGET APPROVAL MEETING. AFFILIATES ARE NOT MEMBERS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 1 - MEMBER-AFFILIATES ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY RIGHTS OR BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP. AFFILIATES WILL BE PROVIDED, UPON REQUEST, WITH A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER. IF ONE IS PUBLISHED, AND A LISTING AS AN AFFILIATE ON THE CLUB ROSTER.
ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
SECTION 1- QUORUM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING CLUB BUSINESS AT A REGULAR, SPECIAL OR ELECTION MEETING, AT LEAST 10% OF THE MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PRESENT. FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, THE PRESIDENT OR VISE-PRESIDENT MUST BE PRESENT. A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) BOARD MEMBERS IS NECESSARY FOR A LEGAL BOARD MEETING.
SECTION 2 - REGULAR MEETINGS
A REGULAR MEETING SHALL BE HELD WITH A FREQUENCY AND AT A PLACE TO BE DECIDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MEMBERSHIP. THE TIME, DATE, FREQUENCY OR PLACE MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR BY A VOTE AT A REGULAR MEETING. NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS SHALL BE MAILED TO ALLOW 10 DAYS NOTICE WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN THE INTEREST OF MAINTAINING MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE. NO OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING WITHOUT A QUORUM.
SECTION 3 - VOTING
VOTING ON ISSUES INVOLVING 2/3 VOTE MAJORITY MUST BE WRITTEN OR CLOSED BALLOT. ELECTION OF OFFICERS WILL BE BY CLOSED BALLOT. OTHER ISSUES, NOT PERTAINING TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, ARE TO BE BY A SHOW OF HANDS, AYES, AND NAYS, OR WRITTEN CLOSED BALLOT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER OR OTHER CLUB MEMBER:
SECTION 4 - SPECIAL MEETINGS
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CLUB MAY BE CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT, ANY DIRECTOR OR UPON A CALL SIGNED BY FIVE (5) MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.
SAID CALL SHALL NAME THE TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH MEETING AND THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS ISSUING THE CALL. THE CALL MUST BE ISSUED AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE SET. NO OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING IN THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM.
SECTION 5- ANNUAL MEETINGS
ANNUAL ELECTION MEETINGS REQUIRE THAT THE MEMBERSHIP BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE INDICATED. FAILURE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CLUB TO NOTIFY THE MEMBERS IN ADVANCE SHALL NULLIFY ANY ELECTION SO HELD, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A QUORUM WAS PRESENT. (IN THE EVENT THIS OCCURS, A SPECIAL MEETING MUST BY CALLED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TO ELECT OFFICERS.
ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS
SECTION 1- MEMBERSHIP DUES
THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL DUES AND INITIATION FEE SHALL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A DUES COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) MEMBERS, OFFICERS OR NONOFFICERS, SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
2. THE DUES COMMITTEE WILL PREPARE A BUDGET AND COMPUTATION OF AN ANNUAL DUES AND INITIATION FEES (FOR NEW MEMBERS, OR PRIOR MEMBERS REJOINING) AMOUNT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT. THE BUDGET WILL BE APPROVED, OR NOT, ON A LINE BY LINE BASIS BY A MAJORITY OPEN VOTE AT THE NEXT MEETING. UPON COMPLETION OF THE VOTING, THE DUES COMMITTEE WILL RECOMPUTE AND ANNOUNCE THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL DUES AND INITIATION FEES AT THE NEXT MEETING BASED UPON THE BUDGET ITEMS APPROVED BY VOTE AND, IN CONSIDERATION OF ANTICIPATED MEMBERSHIP FOR THE COMING YEAR.
SECTION 2- ASSESSMENT OF DUES
A. MEMBERSHIP DUES SHALL BE ASSESSED AS FOLLOWS:
1. FLYING MEMBERS SHALL BE ASSESSED ONE FULL MEMBERSHIP DUES AMOUNT AS DETERMINED IN ARTICLE V, SECTION 1. (THIS INCLUDES AMA FAMILY MEMBERS 18 OR UNDER).
2. JUNIOR MEMBERS SHALL BE ASSESSED MEMBERSHIP DUES EQUAL TO ONE-HALF (1/2) OF THE FLYING MEMBER DUES AMOUNT.
3. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SHALL BE ASSESSED DUES DETERMINED BY THE DUES COMMITTEE.
B. MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AS FOLLOWS:
1. ANNUAL DUES WILL COVER THE YEAR JANUARY 1 THROUGHOUT DECEMBER 31
2. DUES ASSESSED ARE TO BE PAID ON JANUARY 1 FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR ANY MEMBER WHO DOES NOT PAY THE DUES BY JANUARY 1 WILL BE DROPPED FROM MEMBERSHIP JANUARY 1. UPON REJOINING A NEW INITIATION FEE MUST BE PAID.
3. ANY NEW OR REJOINING MEMBER SHALL PAY BOTH ANNUAL DUES AND INITIATION FEE AT THE TIME THEY ARE VOTED IN AS A MEMBER SECTION 3 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS MAY BE LEVIED ON CLUB MEMBERS FOR ANY PROJECT APPROVED BY THE CLUB WHICH, IF PAID OUT OF THE CLUB TREASURY, WOULD DEPLETE THE OPERATING CAPITAL BELOW A MINIMUM REQUIRED AMOUNT. SAID AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED ON ECONOMIC FACTORS IN EVIDENCE AT THE TIME.
TO INSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, THE CLUB MUST:
1. NOTIFY ALL CLUB MEMBERS BY MAIL OR NEWSLETTER AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE ASSESSMENT VOTE IS TO BE TAKEN. SAID NOTIFICATION MUST CONTAIN THE PURPOSE, TOTAL COST, AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT PER MEMBER, AND THE TERMS (IF ANY) OF REPAYMENT.
2. RECEIVE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE FROM AT LEAST TWO- THIRDS
(2/3) OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT.SECTION 4- INITIATION FEE
AN INITIATION FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME ONE BECOMES A NEW OR REJOINING MEMBER, IN ADDITION TO ANNUAL DUES. THIS FEE SET BY THE DUES COMMITTEE.
ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES
SECTION 1
THE BELOW LISTED STANDING COMMITTEES SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, AS HE DEEMS NECESSARY, AND SHALL SERVE SO LONG AS HE WISHES, BUT NOT TO EXCEED HIS TERM OF OFFICE EACH COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AN APPOINTED CHAIRMAN AND MANY MEMBERS AS THE PRESIDENT DEEMS NECESSARY:
1. CONTEST
2. PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATIONS
3. MEETING PROGRAMS
4. WAYS AND MEANS
5. SOCIAL
6. NOMINATING
7. DUES
SECTION 2
THE PRESIDENT SHALL APPOINT SUCH OTHER COMMITTEES AS HE DEEMS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE BUSINESS OF THE CLUB
.ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1
THIS CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS SHALL NOT BE CHANGED OR AMENDED, EXCEPT' AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IVII.
SECTION 2
TO AMEND THIS CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
1. A PROPOSED AMENDMENT BE MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH IT IS TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED.
2. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE READ AT THE CLUB MEETING AT LEAST ONE MEETING PRIOR TO THE ONE AT WHICH A VOTE IS TO BE TAKEN.
3. A SECOND COPY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE MAILED TO ALL
4. MEMBERS AT THE LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE IS TO BE TAKEN. SAID COPY OF THE AMENDMENT IS TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTICE OF THE MEETING PLACE, DATE, AND TIME.
5. TO GAIN ACCEPTANCE, THE AMENDMENT MUST RECEIVE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY AT LEAST 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING IN PERSON AT THE MEETING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLACE LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF FLYING MEMBERS. OR TO CHANGE THE LIMIT ONCE A LIMIT IS IN PLACE, SHALL REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF 2/3 OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP.
6. ANY ADOPTED AMENDMENT SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF ADOPTION.
ARTICLE VIII- DISSOLUTION
A. ANY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS OR OTTER ASSETS SHALL BE SOLD AT AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER-.SAID AUCTION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CLUB OFFICERS, WITH THE CASH PROCEEDS ADDED TO ANY OTHER CASH OWNED BY THE CLUB.
B. ANY CASH RESIDE, PER ITEM "A" ABOVE, AND ANY OTHER CASH BY THE CLUB WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS.
ARTICLE IX - RATIFICATION
TO BE RATIFIED, THIS CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS MUST BE SUBJECT TO SAME REQUIREMENTS AS AN AMENDMENT ABOVE, IN ARTICLE VII.
ONCE RATIFIED IT SHALL BE DATED WITH THE DATE OF RATIFICATION AND WILL THEN SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, IF ANY.
PENOBSCOT FUN FLYERS PILOT TRAINING OUTLINE
I. Pilot Training Program — All students will follow the training schedule below in preparation for their Pilot Test. Instructors shall strive to teach the required skills in the sequence outlined. To that end, students shall be issued and will maintain a flight log which will include an abbreviated version of the learning sequence.
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Safety Rules - Discuss AMA and Club safety rules.2.
Field Etiquette• Sharing of frequencies and transmitter impound
• Do's and Don’ts in pit area
• Take-off and landing protocol
• Inter-pilot communications
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Aircraft check - Emphasize structural integrity and proper operation of control surfaces.4.
Training program - Discuss program overview including an estimate of the time required to complete.5.
Engine adjustment - Discuss engine cut-off with transmitter trim and tests for over-leanness.Note: The following 4 (6,7,8 & 9) skills should be mastered first at a low but safe and steady throttle setting:
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Turn familiarization - The instructor will take off-and achieve a safe altitude; the student will then turn the aircraft upon instructor command. This skill is fully mastered when the student can execute a turn in either direction with minimum change in altitude.Note: After mastering constant-altitude turns, the student will strive to perform all maneuvers within a zone in front of the flight line in which the model can be easily seen yet does not fly so close in as to cause excessive elevation of the head.
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Straight and level flight - The student will master flying his or her model parallel to the runway at a nearly constant altitude.8.
Horizontal rectangular pattern - The student will master a basic traffic pattern with the longer legs parallel to the runway and with minimal change in altitude.9.
Horizontal figure eights - The student will master the completion of two horizontal circles, one clockwise, the other counterclockwise, with the crossover point in front of him or her, maintaining nearly constant altitude.Note: After the student attains this skill, the instructor will emphasize maintaining turn radius and altitude by manipulating the throttle.
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Taxiing - The student will master control of his or her model on the ground, especially in maintaining a straight line at moderate speed in the center of the runway.11.
Take-off - The student will master a combination of straight ground acceleration and a straight climb-out, turning upon instructor command. The instructor will direct a turn away from the flight line unless there is an adverse crosswind. In no case should restricted areas be over flown.12.
Stall recovery - At a safe altitude, the student will initiate a stall by attempting to climb at reduced power. The student will master stall recovery when he or she can resume straight and level flight with minimum loss of altitude.13.
Slow turns - At a safe altitude, the student will initiate a turn, in either direction, with power reduced. The student will master slow turns when he or she can complete them without staffing.14.
Landing passes - The student will attempt progressively lower moderate to slow speed straight and level flight above the runway. The student will master landing passes when he or she can maintain constant 20 to 40 foot altitude above the centerline of the runway. The instructor will direct turns so as not to cross the flight line, unless there is an adverse crosswind. In no case should restricted areas be over flown.15.
Landings - The instructor will discuss and demonstrate a proper landing approach and flair to a landing. The student will attempt to land, after a series of successful low passes, by reducing power and flaring at the appropriate moment.The student will master landing when he or she completes the maneuver without stalling the engine.
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Unusual attitude recovery - At a safe altitude, the instructor shall place the model in a unusual attitude. The student will master this skill when he or she can recover to straight and level flight.17.
Dead-stick landing - At a safe altitude, the instructor shall declare "dead-stick" and shall reduce the student's throttle to idle. The student will master this skill when he or she can land the model without advancing his or her throttle and without damaging the aircraft. The instructor shall be alert to prevent a crash if the student errs.18.
In-flight trimming - At a safe altitude, the instructor shall manually alter one or more trims on the student's transmitter. The student will master this skill when he or she can correct his or her trims so that the model will fly straight and level with "hands-off the controls.19.
Test Practice - The student will practice the elements of the pilot Test in the proper sequence. When the student masters this skill, the instructor will recommend him or her for examination.At any stage of the pilot training program, instructors may introduce and teach such optional fun maneuvers as loops, rolls, immelman turns, split "S's" and stall turns. These maneuvers will not be tested but should be practiced occasionally to relieve the monotony of the regular program.
II. Pilot Test - Upon the recommendation of his or her instructor, the student will exhibit the competencies below in the sequence listed. Initial turns and take-off and final turns prior to landing shall be made without crossing the flight line unless the instructor judges a crosswind to be hazardous and directs otherwise. At no time will restricted areas be over-flown. At lease one Introductory Instructor other than the instructor will witness and approve the demonstrated competencies as outlined in the pilot training plan before a student will receive their "wings."
1. Show knowledge of the AMA and field safety codes and field etiquette by preflight checking the model, obtaining the transmitter and frequency pin, range checking, starting and adjusting the engine and taxiing onto a taxiway.
2. Taxi and take-off, maintaining a runway heading departure and turning upon instructor command.
3. Fly at least one horizontal rectangular pattern maintaining constant altitude.
4. Fly at least one horizontal rectangular figure eight, with initial turn at the instructor's command, maintaining constant altitude.
5. Land. If the engine state aft this point for any reason other than a crash, the student may restart and proceed.
6. Taxi and take off, maintaining runway heading departure, turning at the student’s discretion.
7. Fly at least one landing approach in each direction without landing, turning onto final at the student's discretion.
8. Initiate and recover from a stall, after attaining a safe altitude.
9. Execute a simulated dead-stick landing after the instructor, without warring, reduces throttle to idle at a safe altitude.
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2008 Official
National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2006
GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity.
2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules.
3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying site I use. I will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy.
5. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level, when within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will yield the right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft, utilizing a spotter when appropriate.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and address, or AMA number, inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft. This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. Rocket motors up to a G-series size may be used, provided they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code; however, they may not be launched from model aircraft. Officially designated AMAAir Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight (8) hours of having consumed alcohol.
10. I will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control my model aircraft.
11. Children under six (6) years old are only allowed on a flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while under flight instruction.
12. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.
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RADIO CONTROL
2. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground-range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft.
3. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a proficient flier, unless I am assisted by an experienced pilot.
4. At all flying sites a line must be established, in front of which all flying takes place. Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line. In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established. An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited.
5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.
6. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three (3) miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency-management agreement. A frequencymanagement agreement may be an allocation of frequencies for each site, a day-use agreement between sites, or testing which determines that no interference exists. A frequency-management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs, AMA clubs and individual AMA members, or individual AMA members. Frequency-management agreements, including an interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists, will be signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters.
7. With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and located at the flightline.
8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.
9. Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low-performance model aircraft (less than 100 mph). The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft's attitude and direction at all times.
10. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot. No model aircraft shall be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot.
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FREE FLIGHT
1. I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of all individuals except my mechanic, officials, and other fliers.
3. I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fuse has completed its function.
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CONTROL LINE
1. I will subject my complete control system (including the safety thong where applicable) to an inspection and pull test prior to flying. The pull test will be in
accordance with the current for the applicable model aircraft category. Model aircraft not fitting a specific category shall use those pulltest requirements as indicated for Control Line Precision Aerobatics.
2. I will ensure that my flying area is clear of all utility wires or poles and I will not fly a model aircraft closer than 50 feet to any above-ground electric utility lines.
3. I will ensure that my flying area is clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before permitting my engine to be started.
Competition Regulations
SPECIALIZED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY CODES,
RADIO CONTROL COMBAT (#525)
GENERAL RADIO CONTROL RACING (#530)
GIANT SCALE RADIO CONTROL RACING (#515-A)
GAS TURBINE OPERATION (Note: Special waiver required) (#510-A)
These special codes and appropriate documents may be obtained either from the AMA Website or by contacting AMA Headquarters.
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PARK FLYER SAFE OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
- Inspect your model before every flight to make certain it is airworthy.
- Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an interference problem.
- Always be courteous and respectful of other users of your selected flight area.
- Choose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to safely accommodate your flying activity.
- Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to launching your aircraft.
- Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that could cause potential conflict.
- Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.
- Abide by any and all established AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code.