Safety letter

Henry County RC Club

Safety Letter

December 2014

Rules, Regulations, Bylaws, and YOUR Safety

    “Houston,,,,We have a problem!”. This famous quote was said when the Apollo 13 astronauts had an explosion on their spacecraft while on the way to the moon. Thankfully they were able to make their way home, and avoided tragedy.  It was by following rules, regulations, and check lists, that allowed them to fly their crippled ship back to earth.

     And just like the astronauts, we too have our little problems. But by following some simple rules we can continue to enjoy the hobby we love so much.  Remember these safety rules are for everyone that fly at our field. Sometimes we think that rules don't apply to us...it's for those other guys. That's when suddenly you might say “Houston ...I.... have a problem!”

     So here again are some simple rules for flying at HCRCC.

     Sign in on the log sheet.  (It lets the county know how many folks are using the field)

     Place your AMA card on the frequency board.

     Take a radio pin.          ( It lets other people know what frequency you are on.)

     Make sure that the fire extinguisher is out. The safety cabinet should always be

        unlocked when anyone is flying.

     Be careful when fueling your aircraft. Try to avoid killing the grass.

     Do not start/run any electric or nitro/gas motors under the shelters.

     Do not fly any helicopter or multi rotor craft under the shelters.

     Helicopters and muti rotors are asked to fly at the north and south areas of the field.

     When other aircraft are in the pattern, helicopters may fly over the runway if they

        join in the same pattern. Stopping or hovering over the runway when other aircraft

        are in the pattern is forbidden. Aircraft that fly 3D should also avoid hovering over

        the runway when other aircraft are in the pattern. Move your hovers to the west,

        closer to the wind sock area or beyond it.

      And lastly, remember that the entrance gate is the southern border of all flight

         operations. Please do your best to avoid flying past the southern fence line.

       I know rules aren't fun. It would be great if we had a lot less. But we must all follow these. They are for your safety, and the safety of our visitors. Our new slogan for next year will be “Fly smarter in 2015”.

     Finally, from myself and all the officers of HCRCC, I would like to wish all our members the warmest of Holiday Wishes.

   

Larry Przyborowski