Our annual club picnic will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH beginning at 12 Noon. Come on out for some great food and flying. The Rain Date is 24 HOURS EARLIER, on Saturday June 23rd.
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Everyone flying at the field should now have 2012 stickers, no exceptions. If someone shows up and wants to fly without 2012 authorization, especially if they’re strangers, no dice- unless you want to accept the responsibility for them as a guest, with a valid AMA card, of course. Make sure you have a valid sticker when you come to the field, or you will NOT fly. We've already had a number of attempts by complete strangers to fly without authorization, or even an AMA card.
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Yet another reminder to not use the picnic tables as your own personal prep/assembly area, regardless of whether you're flying "wet" or "dry", and DEFINITELY, NO FUELING UP ON THE TABLES for glow aircraft. If all the tables on the flight line are in use, please share, and COOPERATE.
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A very important note- DO NOT engage a member who is flying in conversation of ANY kind, unless they ask for assistance, info, etc. Advise or warn the pilot via their spotter, or wait for the flight to end. Use common sense. Even if you think the individual flying is either doing so inappropriately for the conditions, or is actually breaking a rule, do NOT take the person to task while he's in the air unless an EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS.
There's plenty of time to discuss the situation AFTER the engine/motor has been shut off, and you have the pilot's complete attention. Along these lines, please avoid confrontations- be reasonable, be cooperative. If a fellow member is rude or verbally (or otherwise) abusive, report the incident immediately to an Officer or Director. And remember that no one is perfect- think things out before you "cast the first stone".
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Looking forward to a great 2012 flying season- please remember...
We are required to fly at all times within our designated Fly Zone area over the field. This is a cardinal- if not THE cardinal- rule of the club. Make absolutely sure of your equipment, and your abilities. Do not fly aircraft at the edge of your control, or that require "Big Air" or are otherwise unsuitable for our air space. Instructors: make sure your students' aircraft fit the bill along these lines.
Our policy is zero tolerance on this issue. You risk having your flying privileges revoked- and the possible cancellation of your membership without refund- if you willfully elect to overfly either the condos, RR yard parking lot, or the ball fields. No ifs, ands or buts. If you'd like to schedule a distance perspective check of your aircraft at the Fly Zone perimeters contact one of the Officers or Directors.
The Word is, as always, officially in place- Safety first. If you cannot fly within the designated Fly Zone area, you cannot fly with the MAAW. If your aircraft is in any way questionable, DON'T FLY IT! Report all violations to a Director or Officer. Likewise, contact a Director or Officer if you have questions regarding the suitability of your aircraft.
Executive / Directorate
Check here to download renewal and new member forms for 2012. If you were a member in good standing for 2011 you can use the mail renewal form, but you must pay the initiation fee of $25 again in addition to the dues if you're renewing anytime past April 1st.
