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VICTORIAN ASSOCIATION OF RADIO MODEL SOARING Inc.
General Club Rules - Brigg's Field (15/8/99)
It is now a requirement of all users of Brigg's field, that they be certified to operate
"Solo" in all aspects of R/C Model Aircraft that they wish to use at this site. This Solo rating
is achieved either by Prior knowledge by the Committee, proof of same from another club,
or by being assessed in the appropriate area(s) by a Flight Assessor. All Visitors must also
meet this criteria or be constantly under the supervision of an appropriately certified club
member.
Only financial club members and guests may fly from the field. Visiting VMAA/MAAA
affiliated members may use the field providing they prove to a committee member that they
are financial members of the VMAA/MAAA, are certified to fly "Solo" (or be accompanied
by a club member certified Solo in the appropriate discipline), abide by the rules for visiting
club members, and sign the visitor's book.
The first Member to enter Brigg's Field is to leave the gate open, the last MEMBER &
KEYHOLDER to leave is to close & lock the gate after ensuring that all visitors have
departed.
The key to Brigg's Field (& other VARMS sites) is issued to all members on the express
condition that it is not lent or copied to provide non-members unauthorised entry into these
areas.
Only 29mhz, 36mhz or 40mhz AM or FM may be used at this field. (The use of even
numbered frequencies on 36mhz & the use of any 27mhz frequencies is NOT permitted).
All radio must have current (24 months or less from date of issue) MAAA certification of
bandwidth.
Frequency keys must comply with the MAAA certification sticker on the Transmitter. Only
the correct type of plastic frequency key is acceptable. The Pilot's name and frequency
number MUST be clearly indicated on the key.
The frequency control board and Key system must be used at all times, and only one
Keyboard is to be in operation for all activities.
Transmitters can only be turned on when the appropriate frequency key is in the correct
position in the keyboard.
G 10. Maximum time to hold a frequency channel is 20 minutes, and only ONE channel at a time.
G 11. Take-off (Launching) is to be clearly announced by the pilot.
G 12. All aircraft must be in a safe flying condition, any considered unsafe by a suitably qualified
member will be permitted to fly until its operational condition has been remedied.
G 13. Flying at low level (within 30 metres) over people, the car park, spectator areas, the power
field pits & incoming vehicles is STRICTLY prohibited.
G 14. Every member shall accept responsibility for flying safety and is obliged to request other
members and visitors to abide these rules when dangerous & unsafe practices are observed.
G. 15. Vehicles are not to be left on the Glider field or in close proximity of the Power field pits,
all vehicles are to be parked in the designated car park.
G 16. No aircraft is to take-off or be launched within a distance of at least 30 metres from the pits,
car park & spectator areas.
G 17. Because of possible interference to Computer Radios, the use of Mobile phones on the flight
line is PROHIBITED.
G 18. The consumption of alcohol at the field by persons participating in flying activities is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
G 19. No aircraft is to be flown over 300 feet altitude by Government Regulation.