General CRRC Field Rules

The general CRRC field rules are in place to promote safety and common courtesy.

  1. All CRRC members must be active AMA members and must be able to show a current membership card when asked.
  2. All aircraft will be labeled with owner's AMA number, name, address, and telephone number
  3. Un-sportsmanlike conduct and abusive language will not be allowed.
  4. Frequency pins must be placed on the frequency board at all times. Those flying on 2.4 GHz are stongly encouraged to help identify who is in the air.
  5. The use of proper antenna flag for frequency identity is strongly recommended; Red for 72 MHz, Yellow for 27 MHz, and Black for 6M Band.
  6. Pilots must always check the frequency board before turning on their transmitter to ensure their channel is not in use.
  7. Any new, crashed, or repaired aircraft must be properly inspected to determine its airworthiness before takeoff.
  8. Radio range checks and aircraft pre-flight checks are stongly encouraged.
  9. Pilots must not occupy a frequency for more than fifteen (15) minutes if more than one transmitter is on that given frequency and the other pilot is waiting to fly.
  10. No model aircraft may be flown in a dangerous or careless manner
  11. Flying over pits and/or parking areas at low altitudes is prohibited. Gliders at high altitude are excempt.
  12. All non-flyers must remain behind the pit area.
  13. When flying on open fields think __"Safety"__ - be aware, notice what others are doing and where they are. When applicable, watch out for the other users of the field such as dog walkers, joggers, etc.
  14. During flight, proper communication should prevail. Common broadcast notifications should include:
    • Is it OK to take off?
    • Launching or Taking off
    • Landing from left-to-right or right-to-left. On an open field specify the area where you will land.
    • Dead-stick or Pop-off
    • Low pass left-to-right or right-to-left
    • High speed pass from left-to-right or right-to-left
    • On the field
    • Off the field or Clear
    • Any other phrases that identify your intensions
  15. All powered aircraft, fuel or electric, must be equipped with a spinner or AMA approved prop nut.
  16. For fuel powered planes:
    • All internal combustion engines must be equipped with mufflers that meet the CRRC noise criteria.
    • A fuel recovery system should be used when fueling your plane.
  17. Violation of safety rules, flying codes, etc. should be referred to the Safety Officer and/or the Board of Directors of CRRC. Violation of the CRRC rules can result in loss of the CRRC membership and flying privileges.