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CLUB HISTORY
SEARCH FOR A
PERMANENT HOME
2011 BARCS
OFFICERS
CLUB MEETINGS
MEMBERSHIP
PROCEDURE
BARCS DUES STRUCTURE
FLYING AS A
GUEST
MAGNOLIA
FIELD RULES AND REGULATIONS
BARCS SOUND, SIZE AND CUBIC INCH RULES
AMA
NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE
CLUB
HISTORY
BARCS has primarily been flying at the Navy Outlying Fields (NOLF)
which are
used as satellite airfields for Whiting Field Naval Air Station,
Pensacola, Florida. These airfields have no facilities and are used for
touch and go landings only. They are used for training of Navy
T-34 aircraft. As of late we have only been able to use the
fields on holiday weekends and we expect the Navy will discontinue
allowing us to use these fields at all as they upgrade to the T-6A
trainer aircraft. This upgrade will require acquisition of land for the
required Clear Zones to accomodate longer runway requirements for the
T-6A.
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The
SEARCH FOR A PERMANENT HOME
Our president, Jack Phillips, along with hard working members, vice
president Joe Ward, Wayne Nabors. Norman Schram and Mike Johnson have
been tireless in
the search for a permanent flying field. Their efforts paid off big
time as they have negotiated a location on the Baldwin County Landfill,
also called the Magnolia Landfill, in southern Baldwin County. This is
a gated and fenced premier spot, easily accessible, and available to us
7 days a week at any time. The location sports plenty of open area with
improved road access, a private gate and many, many other great
features. Here we can make improvements such as electricity, water,
restrooms, shelter, stage fly-ins, contests, have cookouts or simply
invite other flying buddies to enjoy it with us.
MAGNOLIA FIELD is the name selected for the new flying field and we
plan on
making it as nice as any in the state.
Magnolia Field is now a privately leased property for the sole use of
Bay Area Radio Control Society members and their guests. It is not a
public recreation area. However, visitors are invited to come out and
watch us fly and become involved with our sport. If you do so
please contact one of our members upon arriving so you can be advised
of important safety rules and regulations.
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2011 BARCS OFFICERS
| PRESIDENT |
JACK PHILLIPS |
EMAIL |
| VICE-PRESIDENT |
JOE WARD |
EMAIL |
| SECRETARY |
CURTIS MANN |
EMAIL |
| TREASURER |
WAYNE NABORS |
EMAIL |
| SAFETY OFFICER |
DAVID TILL |
EMAIL |
APPOINTED
POSITIONS
| CONTEST DIRECTOR |
JOE WARD
ROB BAKER |
EMAIL
EMAIL |
| FLIGHT
INSTRUCTOR |
Mike Johnson
|
EMAIL
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| SOUND LEVEL
CONTROL |
JOE WARD
JOEY MOORE |
EMAIL
EMAIL |
| FIELD MANAGER |
WAYNE NABORS |
EMAIL |
| WEBMASTER |
CURTIS MANN |
EMAIL |
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Club Meetings
BARCS’s regularly scheduled meetings are held quarterly at Don Carlos
Mexican Restaurant, 29669 Highway 181, Daphne, Al. The dates are
posted in Upcoming Events.
Prospective members and guests are always welcome to join us!
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MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE
To become a member of BARCS, you must join the Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA). The AMA is the parent
organization of all AMA Chartered Clubs nation-wide. Your AMA
membership allows you to fly at any other AMA chartered club field in
the US, at the discretion of that club.
Annual AMA dues, which includes its monthly magazine Model Aviation,
are $58.00 for adults (19 years of age, or older), $48.00 for seniors
(65 years of age, or older), and $15.00 for juniors (18 years of age,
or younger). The junior rate without a magazine is only $1.00 per year.
To get general information about the RC hobby and instructions on how
to join the AMA, visit the AMA Website.
Once you have your valid, up-to-date AMA card then fill out a Membership Application Form,
which you can print out HERE or
contact any of the club’s officers.
The one time initiation fee is
$50.00 and
the yearly dues are $100.00. Dues will be pro-rated on a quarterly
basis: join in March $75.00. Join in June $50.00. Join in September
$25.00. Send your application form and a check for $50 plus the pro-rated dues (as explained heretofore) to:
BARCS
P.O. Box 2927
Robertsdale, Al 36567
Your application will be voted on at the next scheduled meeting.
IMPORTANT! YOU MUST READ and agree to abide by the AMA Safety Rules and
the BARCS Club Rules. Both are posted at the field pavilion and on this page.
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BARCS CLUB DUES
REGULAR ACTIVE MEMBERS
Annual membership dues will be $100.00, payabe semi-annually, $50 January 1 and $50 July 1 of
each year. A late fee of $10.00 will be applied to any member's account
whose dues are not paid by Januray 31 or July 31. Any member who has not paid the
annual fees as well as the late fee by the last day of February or August as applicable will be
removed from membership for non-payment of dues. After removal, a
former member must submit another application for membership as well as
pay an additional new member fee.
JUNIOR MEMBERS
To be determined at the March, 2011 meeting.
HONORARY MEMBERS
Active members who hae reached the age of 65 and have been an active
member for at least 10 consecutive years can request Honorary
membership. This level of membership must be approved by a simple
majority vote of the voting membership. Honorary members will pay
reduced fees equivalent to half of regular Active members and will be
entitled to all Active member privileges. Honorary dues are due and
payable January 1 of each year and will be removed from membership if
fees are not paid by January 31. Honorary members are entitled to vote
and use of all fields and club equipment. Honorary members cannot run
for office.
INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
A member wishing to move to Inactive membership must submit a written
request before the last day of February. A member choosing to go to
Inactive membership can remain inactive for a period of one year. If an
Inactive member does not renew membership before the end of the year
for the following year by paying the next year fees, he/she will be
dropped from membership and must submist another application for
membership. Inactive members are not entitled to vote, hold office,
serve on a committee, serve as a committee chairman, or use any club
fields or equipment. Inactive members will not receive club
correspondence. Inactive members will be nofified in December that
he/she must pay next year's fees in order to remain in the club.
Any Inactive member who has not paid annual fees by January 31 will be
removed from membership.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
To be determined at the March, 2011 meeting.
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FLYING AS A GUEST OF BARCS
Visitors may fly at Magnolia Field as a guest of a club
member, or ask permission by contacting the club President,
Jack Phillips,
or the Vice President, Joe Ward.
To fly as a guest at our field you MUST have a valid AMA license. You
may fly several times per year. However, if you become a
frequent flier, you will soon be asked to join our club, which is only
fair!
Guest pilots must read and abide by the AMA Safety rules and the BARCS
Club Rules. Both are posted at the field pavilion. The BARCS club rules
are also shown below.
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MAGNOLIA FIELD SAFETY AND COURTESY RULES
1. All AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) safety
code rules apply at Magnolia Field.The rules
are posted at the pavillion and here.
2. Only members of the AMA can fly at this flying site. Exceptions are
newcomers who can fly with an BARCS member on a buddy-box for one
flight only. Prospective members must apply for AMA membership
immediately, even prior to becoming an BARCS member.
3. All transmitters must be impounded until the frequency pin can be
obtained. No transmitters will be turned on unless the flier holds the
frequency pin, and has posted his current AMA card on the frequency pin
board. There is a 20-minute time limit on anyone holding a frequency
pin.
4. Only narrow-band transmitters are allowed at Magnolia
Field.
5. All non-electric powered models will must have a sound check before
they are flown and must read 103 or less. The safety officer
may rule on the question of noise.
6. Pilots will conduct all flight operations from the concrete paver
pilot's stations.
7. Pilots shall make appropriate announcement in a voice to be heard by
other pilots when taking off, landing, or in emergency situations. In
the event of a problem announce an emergency and attempt to fly away
from the pits and spectators and land immediately.
ANNOUNCE:
a. "Taking off"
b. "Landing"
c. "Dead Stick" - given
priority
c. "Emergency" - given priority
8. Do not go out on the runway unless absolutely necessary. At such
time give a loud verbal warning of your presence making sure you are
not running out in front of an aircraft in motion. Stay only as long as
necessary and announce verbally when you are clear of the runway.
9. All powered aircraft must take off from and land on the runway.
This includes hand-launched models.
10. No more than five models will be flown at the same time, except
during special club events. Pilots will stand on designated pilot
stations.
No more than two observers may stand with a pilot while his or her
plane is flying (includes instructor).
11. High speed, low altitude passes over the runway, lower
than 50 ft. is STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
12. Any flying over the pit area, pilot's stations or spectators is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
13. Operators of Jet powered aircraft must have an ABC type fire
extinguisher within 8-10 feet of the aircraft and in view of all flyers.
14. Buzzing any birds, horses, pigs or other animals that may be in
area is STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
15. Open flames and smoking are not allowed on or near the runway, in the pit area or around any of the airplanes.
16. Alcoholic beverages are NOT PERMITTED on the property.
17. Flying must be postponed while grass cutting or any other
maintenance is in progress.This includes maintenance
done by BARCS members or County personnel.
18. Children
and pets are not allowed beyond the spectator areas, in the pit areas,
around the pilot stations or on the runway. All pets must be on a lease.
19. If you are the first one flying for the day, leave the
gate open. If you are the last one to leave, close and lock the gate.
20. Do not leave a footprint. Please do not throw any trash on the
ground and if you see any pick it up and place it in one of the garbage
cans.
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BARCS Sound, Size and Cubic Inch Rules
Passed by general membership 8/17/2010
Size / noise control procedures shall be in effect at all future BARCS
flying sites, these rules do not apply to Summerdale OLF site.
1. All propeller driven aircraft shall be limited to 110” wingspan regardless of engine size.
2. 2 cycle and 4 cycle shall be limited to 1.6 size engine
3. All gas engines shall be limited to 5.24 Cubic inches or 86 cubic centimeters.
4. Noise measurement procedures. The detailed Noise
Measurement Procedures contained in this section are adapted from the
Academy of Model Aeronautics “Sound Addendum”.
5. Glow engines shall limited to a maximum of 103 decibels and gasoline to 100 decibels.
a) Members of the BARCS Safety Committee shall make all sound measurements.
b) Sound meters shall be Radio Shack Model 33-2055 Digital or equivalent.
c) Sound meters shall be set to “A” weighting and “Slow” response.
d) Sound measurements shall be taken using the following distances and orientations shown in fig. 1,
Distance “a” shall be 3.0 meters (118 inches).
e) The sound meter microphone shall be placed at a distance of 12 inches above the field surface.
The axis of the meter shall be parallel to the ground at an angle of 70 degrees from the axis of the aircraft wing.
f) The measurement shall be taken from the side of
the aircraft where the exhaust exits. If the exhaust exits at the
centerline, the measurement shall be taken on the right side of the
aircraft.
Pilots and assistants shall position themselves and field equipment as
far as possible from the engine and sound meter
microphone so as to not obstruct the sound path or absorb/reflect sound
energy.
g) The person operating the sound meter shall stand well behind it to prevent absorption/reflection of sound.
h) When all equipment and personnel are properly arranged, the throttle shall be advanced to wide open
i) For a minimum of 5 seconds or until the engine
reaches its maximum/peak as determined by the checker, during which
time the measurement shall be taken.
j) The person operating the radio transmitter shall
clearly demonstrate to the Noise Committee that full throttle is being
commanded.
k) All recordings shall be recorded in club log books kept by safety officers for future reference.
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Academy of Model Aeronautics
National Model Aircraft Safety
Code
Effective January
1, 2010
GENERAL
A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying aircraft
capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed
limitations established in this code and is intended to be used
exclusively for sport, recreation, and/or competition.
1. I will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a careless or reckless
manner, and will abide by this Safety Code and any additional rules
specific to flying sites.
2. I will yield the right-of-way to man-carrying aircraft and will see
and avoid all aircraft, utilizing a spotter when appropriate. (See AMA
Document #540-D on See and Avoid Guidance.)
3. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet
above ground level, when within three (3) miles of an airport without
notifying the airport operator.
4. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is
55 pounds, except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft
Rules.
5. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or
model demonstrations unless I have previously proven that my aircraft,
control system, and piloting skills are adequate by successfully
executing all maneuvers intended or anticipated in the specific event.
If I am not a proficient pilot, I will not fly in these events unless
assisted by an experienced pilot.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my
name and address, or AMA number, inside or affixed to the outside of
the model aircraft. This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers.
8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which
explode or burn, or any device, which propels a projectile of any kind.
Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing
smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight.
Rocket motors up to a G-series size may be used, provided they remain
firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight. Model rockets may
be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code;
however, they may not be launched from model aircraft. Officially
designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and
practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of
alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability
to safely control the model.
10. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and
fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or
comply with comparable standards.
RADIO
CONTROL
1. All pilots shall avoid flying models over unprotected people.
2. I will complete a successful radio equipment ground-range check in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations before the first
flight of a new or repaired aircraft.
3. At all flying sites a safety line or lines must be established, in
front of which all flying takes place. Only personnel associated with
flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety
line. In the case of air shows or demonstrations a straight safety line
must be established. An area away from the safety line must be
maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the safety line is
prohibited. (See AMA Document #706 for Recommended Field Layout.)
4. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio-control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to
operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.
5. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three (3)
miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency-management
agreement. (See AMA Document #922 for Testing for RF Interference. See
AMA Document #923 for Frequency Management Agreement.)
6. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition
Regulations rules, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may
be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the
pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the flight line.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model
aircraft in flight while it is still under power, except to divert it
from striking an individual. This does not apply to model aircraft
flown indoors.
8. Radio-controlled night flying requires a lighting system that
provides the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and
orientation at all times.
9. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall control it
during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without
enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the
pilot. First-Person View (FPV) flying may only be conducted in
accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.
FREE
FLIGHT
1. I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet
downwind of spectators and automobile parking.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of
all individuals except my mechanic, officials, and other fliers.
3. I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model
aircraft after the fuse has completed its function.
CONTROL
LINE
1. I will subject my complete control system (including the safety
thong where applicable) to an inspection and pull test prior to flying.
The pull test will be in accordance with the current Competition
Regulations for the applicable
model aircraft category. Model aircraft not fitting a specific category
shall use those pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line
Precision
Aerobatics.
2. I will ensure that my flying area is clear of all utility wires or
poles and I will not fly a model aircraft closer than 50 feet to any
above-ground electric utility lines.
3. I will ensure that my flying area is clear of all nonessential
participants and spectators before permitting my
engine to be started.
Specialized AMA Documents:
Radio Control Combat (#525)
General Radio Control Racing (#530)
Giant Scale Radio Control Racing (#515-A)
Gas Turbine Operation (note: Special Waiver Required) (#510-A)
Park Flyer Safe Operating Recommendations (#545)
First Person View (FPV) Operations (#550)
Recommended Field Layout (#706)
Procedure for RF Interference Testing between Model Sites (#922)
Frequency Management Agreements (#923)
See and Avoid Guidance (#540-D)
Team AMA Air Show Safety Document (#718)
These special codes and appropriate documents may be obtained either
from the AMA Web site at www.modelaircraft.org or by contacting AMA
Headquarters.
The burden of proof of current AMA or MAAC membership is on the
individual member. Naturally, a current membership card is the club’s
best assurance of AMA/MAAC membership. However, a receipt of dues
payment is also verification
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