Flying Field Etiquette and Safety 
Kings
Bay Modelers is unique in that we do not have control over our flying
field, it is provided by Camden County and its use in not restricted to
club members. Therefore we can neither establish, nor enforce,
"Field Rules". We do ask that all members and guests abide by
accepted etiquette and safety standards. Because we rarely have more
than five or six pilots at the field at one time, and rarely more than
three planes in the air simultaneously, we do not employ a formal
transmitter impound or frequency control system found at almost all
other club flying sites. As the membership increases and more
pilots are active, this may need to change.
So as a refresher to members and for the information of new fliers, we present the following guidelines.
Everyone is hurt when a careless action causes an accident. It is especially important with the public roadway, private homes, and park facilities that surround our field that all fliers remain aware of safety and aware of our fly over actions. All members should consider that the continued use of our field could be at risk each time we fly. Accidents will happen, but please don't be careless or fly in a risky manner! KBRC Officers sincerely believe our members will act responsibly and will comply with Safety Rules if made aware of those rules.
Follow these Rules and you will save our flying site, save your airplane and maybe save someone from serious injury.
In situations where specific guidance is not provided, sound judgment must prevail.
Regulations shall be applicable to all flying at the field. These rules are found HERE.
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• Spectators are only allowed in the pit area or on the flying field when escorted by a pilot. Children
shall be allowed in the pit area only if closely supervised. Children shall not be allowed on or near the
runway at anytime, unless they are trained and qualified fliers. Do not allow children to wander unescorted
at anytime.
• Animals must be restrained.
• No flying of any sort shall be performed from, into or over the hazard area. The hazard area includes the stadium, the ball fields (if occupied), the pit, spectator, and parking areas. Deliberate flight over the pit, spectator, or parking area is prohibited. Flying over the homes to the south end of the field should be avoided as much as possible, especially at low altitudes.
• The proper flying position is between the pit area and the runway Do not stand on the runway!
• Glider/sailplane launching devices may be utilized only in full cooperation and full cognizance of all fliers
at the field.
• During periods of field maintenance, or use by other members of the public, every consideration for safety must be given. All flying must be terminated and equipment must be relocated away from areas being worked on. Grass cutting shall have priority.
• Do not litter the field. Pick up ALL crash debris and remove from the field.
• Cutting down trees to retrieve aircraft is strictly forbidden.
. If you do not KNOW that you are not on the same frequency (channel) as anyone else on the field, ask EACH pilot before turning on your transmitter.
• All airplanes should be physically restrained when the engine is running while the airplane is in the pit area before taxiing to the runway. Taxiing is allowed to and from the pit area.
• Do not stand in line with a spinning propeller.
• Prolonged ground running of engines, e.g., break-in, will be conducted away from the pit area.
• Engines started and/or operated in the pit area must be positioned to prevent exhaust, oil, dust and dirt from
being blown on spectators, other models, or equipment. Please be considerate of your exhaust.
• All runway activities including takeoff, landing, touch-and-goes and model retrieval shall be clearly and
loudly announced to the other pilots on the pilot's line. (i.e. "on runway", "runway clear", etc.)
• When an approaching model appears to be potentially hazardous to fliers or spectators, any observer(s)
will loudly and clearly warn others of the danger.
• The flier of a "dead stick" model shall loudly and clearly warn other persons of the situation.
• When a model experiences trouble, the pilot, or his/her helper, shall loudly and clearly warn other fliers of
the situation. Landing priority shall be given immediately to the flier/model experiencing the difficulty.
So as a refresher to members and for the information of new fliers, we present the following guidelines.
Everyone is hurt when a careless action causes an accident. It is especially important with the public roadway, private homes, and park facilities that surround our field that all fliers remain aware of safety and aware of our fly over actions. All members should consider that the continued use of our field could be at risk each time we fly. Accidents will happen, but please don't be careless or fly in a risky manner! KBRC Officers sincerely believe our members will act responsibly and will comply with Safety Rules if made aware of those rules.
Follow these Rules and you will save our flying site, save your airplane and maybe save someone from serious injury.
In situations where specific guidance is not provided, sound judgment must prevail.
FLY SAFELY; INSIST YOUR FELLOW PILOTS DO THE SAME
The official AMA Safety Code and all Safety Rules contained in the AMA official Model AircraftRegulations shall be applicable to all flying at the field. These rules are found HERE.
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• Spectators are only allowed in the pit area or on the flying field when escorted by a pilot. Children
shall be allowed in the pit area only if closely supervised. Children shall not be allowed on or near the
runway at anytime, unless they are trained and qualified fliers. Do not allow children to wander unescorted
at anytime.
• Animals must be restrained.
• No flying of any sort shall be performed from, into or over the hazard area. The hazard area includes the stadium, the ball fields (if occupied), the pit, spectator, and parking areas. Deliberate flight over the pit, spectator, or parking area is prohibited. Flying over the homes to the south end of the field should be avoided as much as possible, especially at low altitudes.
• The proper flying position is between the pit area and the runway Do not stand on the runway!
• Glider/sailplane launching devices may be utilized only in full cooperation and full cognizance of all fliers
at the field.
• During periods of field maintenance, or use by other members of the public, every consideration for safety must be given. All flying must be terminated and equipment must be relocated away from areas being worked on. Grass cutting shall have priority.
• Do not litter the field. Pick up ALL crash debris and remove from the field.
• Cutting down trees to retrieve aircraft is strictly forbidden.
. If you do not KNOW that you are not on the same frequency (channel) as anyone else on the field, ask EACH pilot before turning on your transmitter.
• All airplanes should be physically restrained when the engine is running while the airplane is in the pit area before taxiing to the runway. Taxiing is allowed to and from the pit area.
• Do not stand in line with a spinning propeller.
• Prolonged ground running of engines, e.g., break-in, will be conducted away from the pit area.
• Engines started and/or operated in the pit area must be positioned to prevent exhaust, oil, dust and dirt from
being blown on spectators, other models, or equipment. Please be considerate of your exhaust.
• All runway activities including takeoff, landing, touch-and-goes and model retrieval shall be clearly and
loudly announced to the other pilots on the pilot's line. (i.e. "on runway", "runway clear", etc.)
• When an approaching model appears to be potentially hazardous to fliers or spectators, any observer(s)
will loudly and clearly warn others of the danger.
• The flier of a "dead stick" model shall loudly and clearly warn other persons of the situation.
• When a model experiences trouble, the pilot, or his/her helper, shall loudly and clearly warn other fliers of
the situation. Landing priority shall be given immediately to the flier/model experiencing the difficulty.