The prime aim of the suggestions is to ensure field safety.

Accidents can and do happen all to easily so ALL users must follow the codes of practise indicated in this document.

The following suggestions for field etiquette have been discussed by active fliers within Fife Soarers. Their implementation is strongly recommended by all participating individuals.

GENERAL

All users must be fully insured and it is recommended that they be members of the Scottish Aeromodellers Association. (S.A.A.)

All the S.A.A. recommendations for safety must be adhered to with no exceptions. (See S.A.A. safety code).

Ensure frequencies do not clash prior to launch. Check verbally, physically and use the pegboard.

When more than one pilot/ flier is present, a pre arranged landing area must be decided. This will be dictated by the wind and weather conditions on the day.

It is suggested that the landing area should be to the side off the launching area, at least 100 ft clear of the nearest winch.

The landing approach area should be clear of all hazards, pilots, parked cars etc.

All landings should be carried out in this area.

The only exceptions being in the case off emergency when there is insufficient time to reach the designated area.

In this case adequate verbal warning must be given to all the field users of the problem you are encountering and your imminent landing.

The pit area should not be behind the winches, no matter how convenient this may seem.

It should be to the side of the launching area, opposite from the designated landing area.

Ensure adequate spacing between winches. ( 30 ft minimum).

Ensure that winch lines are not left lying across other members/ fliers equipment and lines.

If lines are crossed clear them immediately, either by yourself or ask for assistance.

It is your responsibility to clear your line, not other people's.

Do not wind your own line in, if it is lying across other field users equipment, clear it first.

When group flying ensure that you do not cause an obstruction with your equipment, winch line, towline or bungee, clear the ground immediately so that others may launch and fly at the same time as you. This is your responsibility.

Under no circumstance should any model be flown over areas that have been pre-designated for car parking, spectating or general public access.

Whilst this may be difficult to ensure, prior consideration to the positioning of these areas should be given by the pilot.

Under no circumstance should any pilot overfly or circle in the winch/ launching area.

Under no circumstance should any pilot endanger other users by flying low around other transmitters/ pilots or other members of the public who may be present.

Car Parking

No vehicles allowed into the field unless prior permission has been given to the club.

No vehicular access will be allowed in to the field, either for delivery or pick up of equipment.

Car parking areas to be decided on the day, ensuring clear access to gates/ thoroughfares etc. for the farmer and other land users.

It is vital that we follow the Country Code.

Leave no litter.

Leave gates as you found them or ask the other users for specific instructions.

Do not climb fences to retrieve lines, models etc.

Use the gates, they are not too far to walk.

Remember we are on someone else's private land, and we wish to keep using it for our own pleasure.

It does not take much thought to ensure our continued usage of the fields, please be considerate to all our needs.

Any member or guest on the field who continually displays unsafe, inconsiderate practises will be dealt with accordingly.