WELCOME TO THE TUSCARORA RC FLYING CLUB

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Club Dues for the Year 2008 - Payable to : Tuscarora R.C. club inc
(print)
Name: ______________________ Mail to : Tuscarora R/C
Address :______________________ Attn: John Wapensky
______________________ 234 White St
______________________ Summit Hill Pa 18250

Telephone: ____________________
E-Mail : ____________________ AMT:$35 __Late/Init Fee:$10_
AMA: __________ (Late fee aft Jan 31)

Signature_________________________ Your signature is verification
that you have read and understand the clubs rules, and agree to obide by them.

RULES AND REGULATIONS AT TUSCARORA R/C CLUB FLYING FIELD
AMA Field #574 - N 40 48’ 22.9" W 076 02’ 08.6"

1. All Club, AMA, and Pennsylvania State Park rules shall be obeyed and no person shall be in control of an aircraft without AMA coverage whether he/she is a student, instructor, or pilot.

2. Before starting engine or turning on your radio you must take a Channel/Other Designated Pin Number from the Pin Box and replace it with your current AMA card. Without this Pin you may not start your engine, turn your radio on, or fly! Return this Pin to the Box after your flight. REMEMBER, without the Pin, You are financially responsible for the damage you create.
3. All flight gear and planes shall be placed in the Pit/Engine Starting Area (25-ft. from the Fence/Poles
4. Models will be started with engines facing Flight Line (at all times!)
5. It is recommended when starting engines that an assistant must hold model from the rear if no restraining device is used.
6. Needle valve adjustments are to be made with adjuster’s body positioned behind the prop.
7. All new models should be inspected before first flight by a person from the Safety Committee.
8. Take-off must be executed into the wind followed by a procedure turn away from the Flight Line, and then the models are to be flown using the most windward Flight Pattern.

9. When flying, the pilot must always stay on/at a Station and face the Flying Area – NEVER over or behind the Flight Line, Pit Area, or Spectators. Also, if possible, have a spotter stand with you in case of an emergency.
10. Low passes fewer than 30 feet must be made in front of the Flight Line in the most windward direction.
11. When any problems occur during a flight the pilot shall caution fellow pilots and spectators.
12. To retrieve a model on the field, give a warning to any pilot who is flying.
13. The Flight Pattern will be in force when more than one flyer is airborne. Flight Pattern will be flown as dictated by the most windward direction.
14. All models shall be starting in the Pit Area, taxied to Flight Line and flown. To return, the engines must be stopped at the Flight Line and CARRIED back to the Pit Area.
15. Since noise has been the reason for the loss of other fields, the testing and breaking in of engines will be prohibited at all times.
16. Certified Instructors shall train new members. A current list is posted inside the Pin Box. Members who wish to instruct new members please contact a Safety Committee person.
17. All new pilots/members who have not as yet soloed shall be required to fly and pass the test of Basic Flight Requirements prior to flying solo, and it will be at this time that you will be given a key for the Pin Box and Front Gate - if applicable.
18. All engines .10 and over are required to have a muffler.
19. Flying without proper credentials, such as, approved solo, AMA membership and coverage, will lead to a written reprimand and/or suspension of flying privileges either on a temporary or permanent basis.
20. Any pilot who is disabled and a chair or device is required MUST have a qualified pilot spotter with him/her AT ALL TIMES while flying. After a completed flight, chair or device must be immediately removed from the Flight Line.
21. REMEMBER, all members are responsible for the safe operation on this Flying Field.
22. Stealing or destroying any property belonging to members, the Club, or the State will result in an immediate suspension and barred from the flying site. Prosecution may follow!
23. Anyone provoking a disturbance or fight will have all flying privileges permanently revoked.
24. Any member or other person receiving a grievance, and who directs any retaliation against the person filing said grievance, will be subject to immediate expulsion from the Club and Flying Field. This is to include threats, intimidation, physical harm, intentional equipment damage, or any other action deemed to be retaliatory by the Board of Directors.

Basic Flight Requirements

This test review will be by 2 instructors
and 1 soloed pilot.

1. Three take-off and landings with adequate control and with no damage to the model (other than broken prop or nose gear.)
2. Power on and off stall with recovery.
3. Controlled Flight Pattern at low speed and high speed.
4. The ability to control an airplane during an emergency, such as an engine failure.
5. All test review flights will be flown without the aid of any type of electronic stabling equipment such as a gyro.
Reviewed/Revised 2007.

PLease note that We do offer a Junior Membership at the cost of $1.00 plus Initiation fee of $10.00
Must have Valid AMA Junior AMA no.