Field Rules

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A. General Rules

1. All AMA rules apply due to insurance requirements. All flyers must have a current AMA membership.
2. Anyone holding a AMA Park Flyers card is not allowed to fly at our field per our lease insurance
    requirements from the city of Grand Prairie.
3. Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed - this is a Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept    requirement.
4. Effective mufflers are required on all engines.
5. Respect and abide by the club rules and cooperate with other members in their enforcement. Politely point out rules
    violations and be prepared to accept comments from others if you slip and violate a    rule.
6. Any continuing or gross violation of these rules should be reported to any club officer for investigation and follow-up
    action by the Board of Directors, which could be as severe as expulsion from the club.

B. Pit Rules

1. Do not fuel/unfuel airplanes or helicopters under the shelter.
2. Do not start or run glow/gas engines in planes or helis behind the marked line on the taxiways/walkways.
    The petromat strips between the pits and the runway are to be considered a walkway on the pit side of the line.
3. Do not leave a running engine unattended. For range checks, have someone hold the model.
4. Spectators, especially children, are not allowed to wander in the pits.

C. Flying Rules

1. Observe the designated walk, taxi, pit, and flying areas. Never taxi in the pits - see B2.
2. Stand in the designated pilot spaces. Do not stand in the taxiway or on the runway to fly unless you are the only flyer.
     Have a spotter if possible.
3. Do not fly west of the runway
     The exception to this rule is helicopters may fly hovering-only maneuvers over the north or south helicopter pads.
4. Advise other pilots flying of your intentions - taking off, landing, touch and go and especially    dead stick.
5. Fly the prevailing traffic pattern set by wind - to the south if there is no wind.
    Keep high speed low passes over the grass on the far side of the runway and make sure the other pilots are aware    that
    you are going to do one.
6. Limit flying north of the tree line - that's when planes are closest to houses and we do not need or want noise complaints.

D. Frequency Control

1. Before you turn on any transmitter, you MUST have your badge in the appropriate slot on the board.
     If you are sharing a channel with another flyer, coordinate with them and limit flights to 10 minutes.
2. Do not remove another pilot's badge from the slot unless you have MADE ABSOLUTELY SURE that the pilot has left
    and forgotten the badge.
3. If you fail to adhere to these frequency rules and cause an accident due to radio interference, you will be held responsible
     for all damages incurred by your actions.

E. Guests

1. A guest is an AMA member, GTRCC non-member, flying with their own transmitter and who is accompanied by a
    GTRCC member. This does not include a previous member who is arrears in dues. Guests are allowed to fly for 30
    days, after which they MUST join to continue flying or pay a ten dollar fee each day to fly.
2. Guests must leave when the host leaves because of Rule F-4. A member should be able to look at the    frequency board
    and ascertain that no other members are present and that all remaining people are    spectators that need to be cleared from
    the field.
3. The host member is responsible for their guest's abiding by GTRCC rules.

F. Parking and Maintenance

1. Carry out your own trash. We do not keep trash barrels out because everyone wants to fill them, but    no one volunteers
    to empty them!
2. Keep your speed under 15mph inside the gate.
3. Park only in the parking lot unless accessing the field mowing equipment. If you are not flying, leave the row next to the
    fence to those who are.
4. The gate must be locked if no one will be inside ? this is a requirement of the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept.
    Look at the frequency board when you are leaving - if you are the last member, clear out any spectators and CLOSE
   AND LOCK THE GATE. If you have flown in the morning, do not    leave it open thinking that someone else will show up
    later in the day to fly.
5. The weeds and grass do not magically go away. Volunteer to work on work days mowing, weed whacking,    spraying
    weed killer, etc.