Field Rules & Regulations

Jerry Thomas Field — every pilot and guest is expected to know these

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Keystone Clippers Field Rules

Draft — pending approval by the club officers

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I.Purpose

The purpose of the Keystone Clippers RC MAC Field Rules is to promote safe and orderly operation of model aircraft at Jerry Thomas Field. The safety of the people in the flight area shall always be given the highest priority.

II.General

  1. Jerry Thomas Field is privately owned. Members and guests use it by permission and must respect the property, the gated entrance, and the neighbors.
  2. All pilots must hold a current Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) membership and have their AMA card in their possession while flying.
  3. All pilots, including guests, shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the AMA Safety Code and strictly adhere to its provisions.
  4. Spectators will remain behind the safety fences.

III.Flying Hours

  1. Electric-powered aircraft: no time restrictions.
  2. Gas- and fuel-powered aircraft, Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM until dusk.
  3. Gas- and fuel-powered aircraft, Sunday: 12:00 noon until dusk.

IV.Permitted Aircraft

  1. Turbine-powered aircraft are not permitted at Jerry Thomas Field.

Questions about a rule? Ask a club officer or the Field Control Officer at the field — see Contact.