MIDWAY FIELD

Our premiere flying site, it is not unusual to see 40% acrobats, jets, warbirds, helicopters, sport planes, and trainers at this site.

The GPS location is N 27-21-50  W 80-23-53 

Sun Dancers RC Club Midway Field Rules

General

1. Every pilot must be a current member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics or a student of an AMA instructor and a member of Sun Dancers R/C Club or a guest of a club member. Guests are allowed three visits before joining the Club.

2. All flying is to be in accordance with AMA safety Code and these field rules and interpretation is the responsibility of the Field Safety Director(s).

3. Flying Hours on Monday through Friday shall be restricted to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to Dusk.  On Weekends, flying hours shall be restricted to the hours between 9:00 am to Dusk.

Field Safety

1. Flying is permitted over all areas of the field north of the flight line except over and behind the pit area.

2. All takeoffs must be from the runway except helicopters.

3. Pilots must advise all other pilots on the flight line of their intention of takeoff, landing, dead stick, loss of control, man of the field, all clear and etc.

4. All pilots are to operate their aircraft from one of the designated pilot positions.

5. If necessary, the pilot may stand behind the plane on the runway for takeoff. However, immediately after takeoff he must move behind the flight line to a designated pilot position.

6. A general direction of flight will be established that is parallel to the flight line. All takeoffs and landings shall be made in the direction of flight that has been established. In the event of severe cross winds exceptions may be made by announcing your intention to those that are currently flying but at no time be toward the pit/spectator area.

7. The first turn after takeoff shall be away from the flight line.

8. No more than four planes and two helicopters are allowed in the air at one time.

9. When flying, pilots must always keep themselves between the plane and the pit and spectators.

10. Planes must not be taxied in the pit area. The pilot or helper must have firm hold of the aircraft at any time the aircraft engine is operating behind the flight line.

11. Spectators must remain at least 25 feet behind the flight line.

12. Helicopter flying is to done from the helicopter flight stations located at the designated helicopter flying area. Only two helicopters in the air at one time are allowed in the helicopter flying area.

13. Helicopter practice hovering area is to be on the West Side (pond side) of the helicopter flight stations and slightly south of the access road.

14. Spotters/helpers are highly recommended while aircraft are flying.

Frequency Control

1. All transmitters must be placed in the impound area at the frequency control board when the pilot arrives at the field. Make sure the switch is in the off position. All transmitters are to have flags denoting frequency channel and name of member easily visible.

2. Club Membership ID Cards must be placed in the frequency control board pockets for the frequency being used before turning the transmitter on. Guests must place their AMA Card in the pocket to use the frequency.

3. Frequency use is limited to 15 minutes when other members are waiting to fly on that frequency.

4. Look at other planes flying for unusual behavior when you turn on your transmitter. Shut it off if it is causing a problem and check for the cause.

5. If anyone causes a crash or a loss of a plane because of a rule violation, it shall be their responsibility to make restitution to the plane’s owner. If the involved parties cannot reach an amicable resolution, the BOD will review the event and take appropriate action.

Noise Control

1. Mufflers or tuned pipes are required on all engines .075ci and larger. Four-cycle engines meeting the 98 dbA limit are excepted. Applies to airplanes and helicopters.

2. A sound limit measured 9 feet downwind from the plane on the exhaust side with the engine running at full throttle shall not exceed 98 dbA. Any engine exceeding this must make appropriate modifications.

3. Breaking in engines is not allowed in the pit area. Engine adjustments in the pit area are limited. Engine break-in should be done at the East End of parking area near swale.