Safety

Link to complete S&DMHC Rules (PDF)

Radio frequency control is paramount in any r/c club, and we operate a "peg off" system to ensure there are no conflicts. 

Flying Areas.  The system illustrated here has been introduced to provide as many flying areas as safely possible for beginners and those members wishing to fly basic flying styles. 

Areas A and B are designed for hovering and small circuits. Models flying from these areas may fly outside the circles but should not overfly other designated flying areas when occupied or over the pits.  Area C is designed for access to the main flight line, but may also be used for hovering and/or small circuits if no other areas are available and no-one else is waiting to use the flight line. 
General points:

a.   There should never be any flying over, near, or from the pits.

b.   In areas A and B the pilot should always be stood between the model and the pits, regardless of wind direction.  If the pilot is uncomfortable with this, another flying area should be used.

c.   Pilots using the main flight line should not allow their model to fly over area B, in order to avoid overflying other people.

d.   These rules are for the benefit of everyone – please keep to them and consider others who also wish to fly, particularly at busy times.

e.   At times where there are few pilots wishing to fly, or when a more relaxed layout or flying style is required, the designated flying areas may be temporarily ignored if: 

      i. EVERYONE present at the airfield is aware of the change;

     ii. Anyone attending the airfield after the change is informed immediately;

    iii. Points (a) and (b) above are still followed.

f.   At busy times, a queuing system may be used on the main flight line.  Each participating member places a peg with their name written on it (not their frequency peg) at the bottom of the queue on the queue board.  The pilot whose peg is at the top of the queue board has control of the flight line, and they should remove their peg when returning to the pits.  To fly again this pilot should place their peg at the bottom of the queue board again.  A pilot may give up his control of the flight line to the next member in the queue before he flies, and still retain his position in the queue.