MENIFEE VALLEY FLYERS
GENERAL RULES FOR THE FLYING FIELD

1. All aircraft operations shall be subject to strict frequency control.
   • You MUST have the correct frequency pin in your possession prior to turning on your transmitter.
   • If more than one person is on the same frequency, the time limit for using the frequency pin is fifteen (15) minutes.
   • All transmitters in use must have a frequency pin attached to the antenna.
   • All Club contests must have a transmitter impound area.
2. Any and all operations at the flying field are subject to the rules and regulations of the AMA and the Menifee Valley Flyers. Above all, common sense should be the bottom line.
   • Any time a new model is flown for the first time, everyone in the pit are must be notified so that they can be on the defensive in case the new plane has "teething problems".
   • All models shall be started and run with the prop blast blowing toward the runway. Any model that is being lifted off the ground to adjust the engine must be carried at least ten feet towards the runway before run-up, with the prop blast towards the runway and not into the pits.
   • New members or guests flying at the field for the first time must fly under the supervision of an instructor.
3. Any use of the field for other than unorganized sport flying is not allowed with the following exceptions:
   • The "use" of the field must be brought up for a vote at a general membership meeting. Permission to use the field will be granted by a simple majority vote of the members present at the general meeting.
   • The field may be closed for work.
   • All members must be given a minimum of two weeks notice, by e-mail, postcard, or letter prior to the closing of the field to open flying.
   • There will be no open fires of any kind at the flying field.
4. Members may invite guests to fly at the field providing they meet the following requirements:
   • The member inviting the guest must be present at the field while the guest is flying. If the member leaves, the guest must stop flying.
   • The guest(s) must show proof of a valid, current AMA membership.
   • Each guest is only allowed to fly a maximum of three days in a calendar year.
5. Other AMA sanctioned clubs may be invited to fly at the field on a temporary basis providing the following conditions are met:
   • Approval is granted by a simple majority vote at a regular general membership meeting prior to inviting the club.
   • All flyers must display current membership in both the AMA and their club prior to flying.
   • They must be instructed in our field safety rules and field operations prior to flying.
   • A fixed time limit must be established for their use of the field, ie. Three months, six months, etc.
6. Amendments to these General Rules. These General Rules may be amended at a regular General or Special membership meeting, provided the following conditions are met:
   • A proposed amendment must be submitted in writing to either the President, Vice President or Secretary during a general membership meeting.
   • The officer receiving the proposed amendment in writing will convene a Board of Directors meeting to discuss the amendment.
   • At the next general member ship meeting copies of the proposed amendment will be handed out to all members present and the proposal will be discussed. Members not present at the general meeting will mailed or e-mailed a copy.
   • The proposal will be voted on at the next general membership meeting. Approval requires a two thirds majority of all members present at the meeting.