Burlington Radio Control Modelers Field Rules

BRCM is a MAAC Affiliated Club and you may NOT fly at either field without BRCM and MAAC membership.

The Club Rules are designed around the MAAC Safety Code and should therefore be considered as the BRCM Safety Code. Field Etiquette is designed to enhance everybody’s enjoyment of the Hobby. The Bayview "Model Airport" and Bronte Creek airfield are maintained for the exclusive use of B.R.C.M. club members. Adherence to the B.R.C.M. Field Rules and Etiquette and the MAAC Safety Code will help ensure continued use of these fields. Continued disregard of the B.R.C.M. Safety Code and Etiquette or MAAC Safety Code will bring disciplinary action by the Club Executive.

Field Rules:

1. New members may not fly until either having had a check flight or joining the Wings Program. Guests may fly three times a year with the inviting member.
2. All Transmitters except 2.4Ghz must be impounded immediately upon arrival at the flying field.
3. A club Frequency Pin must be placed on the Frequency Board before switching on any transmitter including 2.4Ghz.
4. No aircraft shall exceed a noise level of 85 db at 7 meters.
5. Glow or gas engines shall not be operated outside of posted flying hours.
6. Starting of engines must be done only in the designated starting areas. Engines shall not be run in the pits or spectator area.
7. Running engines shall be attended at all times. The use of a restraint system is highly recommended.
8. Adhere to all posted air space limits. No-fly zones shall not be violated under any circumstances.
9. Traffic pattern based on wind direction must be followed at all times.
10. Take offs should not be made across the runway.
11. Any high-speed passes or Aerobatics must be beyond the active runway (Bronte) or tarmac runway (Bayview).
12. No Taxiing behind the line of the pilot stations.
13. Helicopters must fly the normal traffic pattern and may not fly behind the line of the pilot stations.
14. There shall be no flying while field maintenance activities are taking place.
15. The number of aircraft allowed in the air at any time will be Five (5).

Field Etiquette:

1. Vehicles should not be left in the unloading zone any longer than absolutely necessary.
2. All Transmitters except 2.4Ghz should be returned to the impound and frequency pins retrieved promptly after each flight.
3. Aircraft and associated gear should be returned to the general pit area after each flight.
4. Flying alone is strongly discouraged.
5. Avoid talking to or otherwise distracting Pilots while they are operating an aircraft.
6. Members should discourage non-members from being in the Pit or Start Up area for safety reasons.
7. Adequate trashcans are provided – do not litter.

Flying Hours:

Bayview; 8:00am Weekdays and Saturday, 10:00am Sundays till dusk.
Bronte Creek Park; are the open hours of the park, which are posted as 8:00 am to dusk.