Introduction
These Club Rules have been developed to ensure that all members are able to gain the maximum enjoyment from model aerosport whilst ensuring that appropriate safety requirements are observed.  As a member, this is your Club and it is asked that you treat Club property and your fellow members with respect.

1. Safety
(a)      All MMAC members are responsible for safety.
(b)      The names of the Club Safety Officers will be appropriately notified.
(c)       If you observe a safety related issue that causes you concern, you are encouraged to discuss the matter in private with the person(s) involved.  In the event that the person(s) takes no action to remedy the safety issue, then the matter should be referred to the Safety Officer.  If the Safety Officer is unable to resolve the issue, then it should be referred to the Club Executive for resolution.  Upon being made aware of the safety issue, the Club Executive shall take action to resolve the situation.
(d)    To help protect your own personal safety, it is recommended that you do not fly alone.

2. Field Privileges
Flyers using the MMAC field must be:
(a)    Financial members of MAAA, and
(b)    Financial members of MMAC, or
(c)    Financial members of another MAAA affiliated club, or
(d)    A visitor who may fly up to three (3) times in a financial year after which time they must join MMAC in order to continue to fly.
(e)    Visitors are to be signed into the Visitor’s Book by a MMAC member who is to accept responsibility for ensuring that the visitor complies with all MMAC Rules.

3. Vehicle Control
(a)    Parking is to be in designated areas only.
(b)    No vehicles are to be driven on the field unless approved by a member of the Club Executive.

4.    Flying and Standing Areas
(a)    All persons not directly associated with flying operations, including the general public, must remain behind the fence.
(b)    All flying must be conducted beyond the “30 metre” line.
(c)    Flying over the pits area, car park, the clubhouse and any other such areas is prohibited.

5. Flight Rules
(a)    All flying is to be in accordance with CASR (1988) Part 101 which members should make themselves familiar with.
(b)    All pilots when flying are to stand at the “20 metre” line close enough to each other to allow voice communication of flight intentions.
(c)    Aircraft when landing shall have right of way.  Pilots shall call out “landing” to obtain this right.  In the event of a motor failure, the pilot shall call out “dead stick”;  this will give that pilot priority.
(d)    After landing, all motors are to be stopped before crossing the “30 metre” line.
(e)    Models should be carried or restrained while taxiing to the flight line from the pits area when applicable.
(f)    Helicopters should practice hovering in the designated area.  
(g)    If both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft are flying at the same time, pilots are to liaise closely to ensure that sufficient separation of aircraft is maintained at all times.
(h)    Models should be restrained when starting.
(i)    Engines should not be started or run in such a way as to cause interference to other models or persons.
(j)    No model is to be flown above 400 feet altitude without MAAA/CASA approval.
(k)    Night flying is permitted but must be in accordance with MAAA MOP018.
(l)    Solo pilots who have not yet attained their Bronze Wings must, whilst flying, be accompanied by a pilot holding such wings or higher.  Failure to comply with this may validate MAAA Insurance.
(m)    All pilots are to fly a predetermined circuit direction in accordance with the wind direction and as specified on any displayed circuit direction board.
(n)    A maximum of two (2) aircraft flying pattern flying or aerobatics is permitted.  These two pilots must discuss between themselves, prior to start up, which area they will be flying in to allow for safe separation.

6.    Radio Frequency Control
(a)    Note:  This sub-section does not apply to 2.4 Ghz radios
(b)    Before switching on any radio equipment, a frequency key identifying the pilot must be inserted into the correct slot on the frequency control board.  Keys shall be 20 kHz in width.
(c)    Pilots are to switch off their radios and remove their frequency keys after completing their flying sessions to allow other users of that frequency to fly.
(d)    Under no circumstances are other pilots’ frequency keys to be removed from the board or relocated.
(e)    Only radio frequencies approved by MAAA for use with model aircraft may be used.
(f)    After switching on their radio, pilots are to observe any other models currently flying which are experiencing flight difficulties;  if any exist, the radio is to be switched off immediately and action taken to confirm that a frequency problem does not exist before continuing.

7. Fire Control
(a)    All members are to exercise caution when at the Club on hot days and in particular on days of extreme fire risk.
(b)    Basic fire fighting equipment is to be maintained in the Clubhouse for ready use.
(c)    An appropriate fire extinguisher must be readily at hand when operating gas turbine engines.  Such engines are not to be operated on total fire ban days.
(d)    Cigarette smokers are to take extreme care when extinguishing their butts, particularly on days of high fire risk.

8. General Rules
(a)    Children visiting the Club must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
(b)    The consumption of alcohol by any person is prohibited anywhere on the MMAC field unless expressly authorised by the Executive Committee.
(c)    The consumption of alcohol by any pilot, during or prior to flying, is absolutely prohibited.  Pilots of model aircraft are subject to the same CASA Regulations as full sized aircraft in respect to alcohol consumption, i.e. zero blood alcohol.
(d)    In the event of an accident or injury the modeller responsible shall meet any excess payment required in respect to MAAA third party insurance claims.
(e)    Models are only permitted onto the club property if the owner accepts that at all times he/she assumes all risk regarding any damage caused to the model(s) in any way whatsoever.
(f)    Any complaint is to be made to the MMAC Executive Committee for deliberation.
(g)    Aircraft are not to be refuelled or started on the area of artificial turf.
(h)    When starting and tuning engines, pilots are to ensure that they do not blow dirt and dust over others.  Models should be taken away from the pits area if high revs are need to tune or check engines.
(i)    Dogs are not permitted on the Club premises.
(j)    MAAA and MMAC strongly recommend that mobile phones are not taken into the pits area or flight line due to the possibility of interference with radio equipment.



Issue Date:  8th August 2010