Flying rules

1. The appointed organiser will run each flying session. It is a condition that anyone attending a flying session agrees to abide by any decisions, or instructions, made by the organiser.

2. Session fees must be paid on the night of the flying.

3. When flying ‘Non 2.4 gig’ models, use of the VIMS pegboard must be strictly adhered to.

4. Pilots should self regulate regarding the number of models in the air at any one time. Do not fly if it would endanger any other pilot or model. No deliberate flying over the pits area. If you feel unsafe, slow the model and attempt to trim it correctly...  or land.

5. Only fly helicopters in the far corners of the hall (unless a specific time slot is established). Non larger than a Co-axial type of training helicopter, and no brushless single rotor models.
6. Any aircraft deemed to be too large will not be allowed to fly.

7. Anyone entering the Sports Hall must wear suitable footwear ie. trainers or soft soled shoes so as not to mark the surface.

8. All flyers are advised to ensure that they have current liability insurance (BMFA or similar). 

9. No piloting from the center of the hall, keep to the edges and stand or sit by the walls.

10. No ‘Flying Toys’, unless flown alongside other models that can withstand a similar collision. By their nature, flying toys are built to withstand the type of abuse that children can inflict on them.

11. No flying of non similar models at the same time in the same airspace. Observe the time slots.

12. No shock flyer or EPP foam models unless in a specific time slot.  

13. Heavier models doing ‘prop hanging’ and similar maneuvers must perform these in the center of the hall, well away from the Helis in the corners, and the pits wall with any spectators.

14. Any Shock fliers needing the space of the whole hall, must as in full size demo’s, be as straight and level as possible when flying towards the crowds.

15. The organiser reserves the right to limit the number of flyers for any session. He should already know how may pilots are attending each session.

16. Children  under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults must be accompanied at  all times by a parent or guardian.

17. It is the flyers own personal responsibility to arrange this cover. 

18. No I/C powered models to be flown at any time.  

19. Check before you take off, that there is not a plane in your path. Don't fly into a passing model 'minding its own business'.

20. If any maiden or test flights are requested, other flying will cease, and we can all watch for safety and comedic purposes.

This is not a 'public event' or 'organised club' as such, just a private hire of a public venue.... with pre invited guests. As such, don't just turn up on an evening and expect to fly. The number of fliers cannot be allowed become too large that any paying pilot has to wait a turn to fly, as they will have paid for that evenings flying like the rest. If you are prepared to pay for an evenings flying, most pilots consider that they would rather pay slightly more to fly just as the mood takes them, than pay say a lesser amount and have to wait around for some free airspace. 

The number of R/C model aircraft has hit a safe and sustainable figure, it may be time to freeze the guest list. After that time, unless named guests leave the gathering, this list will not be added to. 

You can see that I don't mention club in any text, because that is the time to have a committee. Anyone could have, or still can hire this hall (or any other similar sized venue for an event of a slightly different discipline), if this series of flying  sessions does not end up ideal for your style of flying. This person would have to do all of the organising, the satisfying of the venue rules, collecting of the flying contribution fee, tidying of the hall at the end of the session, and be responsible for any damage to furniture and fittings. To act as event organiser and as such be held liable by the venue as the guarantor for any cancellation of any pre-booked event. 

As yet, they have chosen not to do so.