Maalwyck Park Flying Rules

Maalwyck Park Flying Rules

• AMA membership is required for all EPA members and strongly recommended for all others.
• Always fly safe and in accordance with AMA guidelines
• EPA members should wear their badges when flying
• Use the frequency pins and attach them to your transmitter even if you are flying alone (if applicable).
• If someone else is waiting for the frequency pin, limit your flight to 20 minutes (if applicable).
• The use of frequency tags on transmitters is encouraged and appreciated (if applicable).
• Fly from designated locations or pilot stations.
• Alert other flyers before takeoff and landing.
• Verbally announce all maiden flights to everyone present on the field in case of a mishap or loss of control.
• The departure turn should always be away from the pit area
• Under no circumstances is flying over the soccer field permitted when someone is there regardless of what they are doing.
• Always keep your aircraft at a safe distance from other pilots when performing approaches or low fly-bys.
• Dead sticks and gliders should always be given landing and pattern priority.
• If you must go onto the field when others are flying, announce it verbally and loudly to the other pilots.
• Please be sure guests and spectators are briefed on safety and remain off the field.
• Never perform aircraft maintenance on the field when others are flying.
• When salvaging a model do it quickly, and vacate the field as soon as possible
• Do not create distractions to other flyers.
• Some pilots do not mind being approached when they are flying but some do. If you wish to converse with a pilot, it may be best to wait until he or she lands.
• Please control your children and pets at all times
• Kindly take any broken parts or other trash with you when you leave.