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Safety - RC Helis are not toys > Need suggested safety regulations for new club

funkykeys
Senior Heliman
Location: Roswell, GA

Hi,

We're starting a new club in the Atlanta area and are needing some safety regulations in writing that we can pass along to new members. We're working on being AMA certified, but until then, this sheet would be something people would sign to release other club members, the city, etc. from liability, as well as list safety precautions before flying. I called IRCHA today and left a message, but does anyone have or know where I might find something like this that's already put together?

Many thanks,
Scott

01-17-2008 04:16 PM

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fritzthecat
Key Veteran
Location: New Orleans

1- Fly iaw the AMA safety code.
2- Be safe, have fun.

No more are needed.

Fritz

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01-17-2008 05:18 PM

Lamar Cooley
Senior Heliman
Location: Houma,La.,U.S.A.

Safety and the Club

funkykeys
Congragulations on starting a new club and being able to work out an
agreement with the local authorities.
As you are probably aware, being chartered by the AMA affords your club great advantages. Insurance coverage being at the top of the list. Most clubs that are AMA chartered also require their members to join AMA. As this also affords individual insurance coverage.
On the point of club rules. Being "chartered" means your club must-should adhere to AMA "flying" rules. Being a "member" of AMA also requires that you follow the rules determined and dictated by the AMA. So this will be your starting point.
After that, all other rules would be rules decided upon by your club members as well as any rules that may be required by the local authorities. I have been in several clubs over the years and am currently in 2 flying clubs in two different cities. We have found that it is quite easy to load and bog down your club with to many "rules". The point being, there would be "Flying" safety rules and club rules. On the point of having members sign a release form. If it will be required by the local authorities. Then I suggest that you list and state only the rules published by the AMA on your release form. This will possibly aleviate any problems you may have when the local authorities accept your club and the insurance coverage offered by AMA. Being chartered by AMA will require that your club have a "safety officer" who should be well aquainted with the AMA "Flying" rules as well as any other safety rules your club establishes. Of course there are a lot more details to be worked out than we can cover here. As I am trying to keep this short and sweet.
I hope this may be of some small assistance.
Regards

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01-17-2008 05:18 PM

heligrom
Senior Heliman
Location: Long Island NY, USA

1. Dont be Dumb
2. If one needs to be dumb, please leave site and return when dumb-ness is over
3. Follow AMA
4. Have fun and respect all flyers!

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01-18-2008 02:51 AM

Heliwoman
Heliman
Location: Edson, Alberta, Canada

Hi,

Just a thought you should keep in mind when you are writing those safety rules out.

"Common Sense is not something your born with it is something you learn." Even thought its a lesson that many never learn.

Make the rules simple to understand but don't leave out important common sense rules.

They are always the ones that people think of after someone gets injured......

Have fun with your new club. Hope it will enclude both Planes and Heli's. If you've never been around Heli's much. I suggest that you ask lots of question before you judge them.

Too many clubs have preconcieved notions on the safety of Heli's. If you have any Heli pilots that do what we call extreme 3D manuvers, just keep in mind that they are actually in full controll for thier Heli, even though it looks like the thing has a mind of its own.....

I don't know what the AMA web site is like (being from Canada) but you may want to check out the Maac web site (Canada's version of AMA)
www.maac.ca. They have safety rules and regulations you can look at on thier site.

Have fun....

02-03-2008 05:38 AM

wlfk
Veteran
Location: uk

There's also the risk of 'common sense' being too restrictive. Many things that are 'common sense' turn out to be flawed on deeper analysis.

K

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02-03-2008 05:51 AM

Mutt
Key Veteran
Location: t ca usa

Go to AMA site they have all the info you need with all the rules etc for a club. They even have the starting kit to get you going the right direction.

02-03-2008 03:10 PM

funkykeys
Senior Heliman
Location: Roswell, GA

Thanks for all of your suggestions. We received the AMA packet, as well as some literature from IRCHA. Now we need to present our thoughts to the city and see if they dig it as well.

Thanks,
Scott

02-03-2008 05:12 PM

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