RC Wingers Field Rules

429 Patterson Farm Rd. Mooresville, NC

February 26, 2019

These rules are to ensure R. C. Wingers, Inc is in compliance for insurance coverage, and provide a safe flying field for the enjoyment of members, invited guests, and the general public. If you would like to download a copy, click here

1. Ownership And Etiquette
1. The Field is owned by the Wilkinson family and they allow RC Wingers Club members and their guests to use the field to fly remote control aircraft, helicopters, and quad copters, including first person view (FPV) vehicles in accordance with FAA, AMA, and RC Wingers field/flying rules.
2. Field etiquette is defined as formal manners, and rules that are to be followed by us all when we are at the field. Some may consider these rules of etiquette just good common sense or good manners. The RC Winger’s Board of Directors considers these field rules to be the minimum behavior of good decorum,. Let’s work at exceeding expectations!
2. Only Club members in good standing may fly at the field except as noted. To be in good standing, Club dues must be paid up to date, and be a current AMA member.
1. Club members may bring guest AMA pilots to fly on three occasions within a 6 month period. Guest AMA pilots wanting to fly more frequently will have to become a member of the RC Wingers.
2. Non AMA members wishing to fly may do so, using a buddy box setup with a Club member controlling the master radio.
3. Club members have the responsibility to ensure that their guests comply with all these Field Rules.
3. Speed is not to exceed 10 mph on the driveway entering or exiting the field.
4. Keep the field in good repair, cleaning trash or picking up blown chairs from thunderstorms, and placing under the carport/canopies out of the weather/sun. If there are field conditions that are unusual or require attention, please notify the Field Marshall or a member of the board so the condition can be rectified.
5. All pets must be kept on a leash and under the control of their owner so as not to cause a distraction or general nuisance.
6. Anyone using 72 MHz shall not turn on a transmitter or receiver without obtaining the correct frequency pin from the frequency board, and using a valid AMA card to identify their frequency. This does not apply to 2.4 GHz users.
7. Engines can be run on the tables for test purposes as long as the aircraft or helicopter is properly restrained.
8. All aircraft started on the ground should be properly restrained.
9. No aircraft will be permitted to taxi in the pit area.
10. Helicopters started must be carried to the runway.
11. All pilots shall make it known to other pilots of their intentions of taking off, landing, engine out landing, or stopped on the runway.
12. Pilots shall perform takeoff and landing as the wind direction dictates unless under emergency situations.
13. If a pilot loses control of their aircraft for any reason, they shall make everyone aware of the situation.
14. The flight boundaries are posted on the bulletin board, and must be followed without exception. Do not fly over houses that are East of the runway. See the RC Wingers Flight Boundary Map.
15. Except for gliders flying at a safe altitude, no pilot shall fly their aircraft behind the pit area, or fly their aircraft toward the pit area.
16. No pilot shall fly their aircraft in a reckless or dangerous manner.
17. Only Club members and AMA pilots shall be permitted in the pit area, except guests and children under the direct supervision and control of an AMA member.
18. Each member has full authority to issue bona fide warning(s) to other members and non-member guests who, in their opinion, violates any of the aforementioned rules. It shall also be the responsibility of each member to report such violation to the Safety Officer or a Board of Directors member for disciplinary action.
19. The Safety Officer should be advised of any safety issue.
20. Members and or non-member guests using the flying field during an RC Winger special event, such as a fly-in, or Academy of Model Aeronautics Sanctioned Event, must abide by any special rules and are under the direct authority of the Event or Contest Director for that event.
21. It is the responsibility of the last Club member leaving the field to ensure that the gate is locked.

If a plane landes in a tree, call Lake Norman Tree Service for removal.

PH: 704-892-1052

They usually respond within an hour of your call.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THE ADDRESS IS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

REMEMBER… IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO FLY AT THIS FIELD.