Field Rules

The Bayside R/C Club has established rules similar to what other R/C clubs utilize. We adhere to AMA safety guidelines. We have rules that make us good neighbors to surrounding businesses. We have extremely strict rules with respect to flying within our air space. Any flying beyond our field limits may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from the club. Almost all of our rules are directed towards not over flying our neighbor’s property lines, hence the need for technical inspections and Field Marshals.

While the field rules are strict and we have put enforcement in place IT IS A MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND ABIDE BY THE RULES. There are no excuses and no exceptions.

General Rules

1. In addition to these rules, the current AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code applies at the Bayside R/C Club flying field.
2. You must be a member of the Bayside R/C Club Inc. or the guest of a member to fly at the Bayside field. Guest fliers must have current AMA membership. The sponsoring Bayside member is responsible for ensuring that the guest understands these rules and is competent to fly.
3. No member is permitted to fly an aircraft unassisted (solo) unless approved by a Bayside instructor.
4. No pilot may fly an aircraft without a Field Marshal present, and at least 2 adults must be present.
5. All aircraft must pass technical inspection before being flown for the first time or after major repair and have a sticker attached to the aircraft, visible from the exterior. Special inspections may be provided on request. Special inspections are to be performed by a member of the board only. Aircraft over 80 “ wingspan require a special inspection.
6. All aircraft must pass a radio range check performed prior to the first flight of the day. Fixed wing aircraft must pass a full engine power range check.
7. A battery voltage check must be performed prior to each flight to ensure satisfactory and safe battery voltage.
8. All aircraft must be equipped with suitable mufflers.
9. You must have your name, address, phone number and AMA number in your aircraft.
10. All transmitters must be properly impounded in the impound shed or stowed away out of the pit area (such as in a vehicle) when not in possession of the frequency pin.
11. Current membership (or AMA) cards must be used to show frequency use in radio impound.
12. Frequency pins must be placed on the transmitter before removing radio from impound, and before turning on the transmitter.
13. Pilots must stand in one of the 5 flight stations (helicopter area excepted). Hovering and other low “3D” maneuvers must be on far side of runway when other pilots are flying.
14. Airspace boundaries are:
    1. The runway, extending to the north and south boundary. (Helicopter area excepted)
    2. Grimmer Blvd. to the north
    3. Absolutely no flying over NUMI property or RV lot
    4. The fence bordering the RV area to the south
    5. The railroad tracks to the west
    6. Helicopters may fly in the “heli” area, but must not fly over Warm Springs Boulevard. Helicopters flying in the aircraft area are to fly in the normal pattern.

1. Gliders & Electrics- 7:30AM to sunset.
2. Power- 8:AM to sunset

Field Marshals

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