One of the main reasons for forming the SMSA was to ensure that we maintain access to our flying site and promote safe flying.
The Club site is Burton Dassett Country Park. Flying should be in accordance with the general rules laid down by the BMFA Members Handbook and the SMSA official regulations. Members of the SMSA are required to have BMFA membership. SMSA membership can be paid for via the following form or by emailing the SMSA and requesting a form by e-mail.
By working with Warwickshire County Council we have agreed a set of rules that if followed will ensure that we have continued use of Burton Dassett. Please remember that these regulations are part of the agreements made between the SMSA and the site managers/owners. Failure to comply with these agreements WILL result in the loss of our flying site
When flying at Burton Dassett:
The Club site is Burton Dassett Country Park. Flying should be in accordance with the general rules laid down by the BMFA Members Handbook and the SMSA official regulations. Members of the SMSA are required to have BMFA membership. SMSA membership can be paid for via the following form or by emailing the SMSA and requesting a form by e-mail.
By working with Warwickshire County Council we have agreed a set of rules that if followed will ensure that we have continued use of Burton Dassett. Please remember that these regulations are part of the agreements made between the SMSA and the site managers/owners. Failure to comply with these agreements WILL result in the loss of our flying site
When flying at Burton Dassett:
- Follow the country-side code, specifically keeping the site clean and tidy. Take home or place in a bin any litter found
- Be friendly and polite to others using the site. We share our flying site with members of the public and we were all interested observers once upon a time
- All SMSA members must carry proof of their membership or the SMSA and the BMFA when flying. This must be be presented when requested by either members of the SMSA or others connected with the flying site. Our flying site is for the use of members only, if proof of membership can not be produced then you can not fly from our site
- If an incident occurs of any kind or relevant discussions with land owners then this must be reported to the safety officer.. If an incident occurs we need to know what happens to help protect our flying site. Failure to report incidents is in breach of the site agreements and will result in disciplinary action
- No more than 20 models should be in the air at any one time (as defined in the annual risk assessment)
- Combat flying is strictly forbidden
- Guest or visitor fliers are not allowed. The SMSA is a member's only club
- Mobile phones can be a source of interference. Do not use your phone within 10 meters / 30 feet of the flight line
- The club flies on even frequencies only due to another club in the area flying on odd frequencies (not applicable to 2.4 GHz transmitters)
- Park on the gravel if the grass is soft or in a poor condition. Do not obstruct pathways or access to other users of the park
- No flying from the North / North East slope during bank holiday weekends or if you believe it is too busy for safe flying
- Gliders fitted with electric or fuel motors are not allowed within the SMSA but may be flown unpowered (i.e. if the motor is disabled via a rubber band or tape)
- .Fly safely by following the BMFA guide lines and be aware of others around you
- Junior members may only fly in the presence of a parent or guardian.
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