Rule's

Rule's

Thorne Model Club Rules And Constitution Formulate January 1987 Amended February 2007.

Founded in April 1983, as a result of negotiations with Thorne Town Council, with the understanding that a committee to made from Thorne Model club members, shall control the club.

The club shall be called Thorne Model Club

Membership will be at the discretion of the committee. The committee is to be elected by the members. The committee is to elect the positions of secretary, treasure and chairman, but the chairman will sit for a maximum of 3 years.

The committee will manage the club, with absolute power over any proposed changes of policy, and with the power of veto.

An Annual General Meeting shall be held on the first Saturday in February, when the annual subscription (Fixed by the committee) shall become due. Juniors (under the age of 18 one the day of the A.G.M) and students in full time education shall pay a reduced rate. Any member not there membership within 42 days of the A.G.M shall be deemed they have resigned their membership. The cost of subscription for the forthcoming year shall be announced at the A.G.M.

Times at which flying is permitted shall be strictly adhered to, they are Monday to Saturday 10 am till 8pm Sunday 12 noon till 6pm.

New/ prospective members of the club must have proof of BMFA insurance cover before being permitted to fly after six flying visits membership must be applied for. Ex members who re-apply for membership are not eligible for the six flying visits. Guest flyers may only fly at the discretion of the committee.

The committee shall have the power to expel from the club any member or guest that persistently disregards the rules of behaviour on the field as outlined below

	1)Models of excessive noise are not permitted to fly, (above 82db)
	2)No control line flying
	3)Learner flyers to be accompanied by an experienced flyer (until club instructor passes them)
	4)No litter to be left anywhere on the site
	5)Each flyer to check frequencies on arrival at the field. A transmitter may only be switched on if the frequency is vacant. Failure to observe this rule will render the member liable for any damage to the equipment of any other member. In the event of dissolution of the club, any balance of cash remaining in hand, including cash at bank, after realization of assets any payments of all debts, shall be disposed of to a charity in consultation with the members.

A copy of the constitution to be given to each member.
Amended 2007 by present committee.

just remember

who's responsible

for it's safety......

You are!

It is an offence to permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property. That applies not just to full size aircraft, but also to models, some of which are regarded as being 'small aircraft'.

flying your model

Fly your model from an unobstructed site and keep it a safe distance from any person, vehicle,vessel or structure. Fly only in suitable weather and make sure that you do not infringe local bylaws. You must never risk endangering full size aircraft. Always take care to avoid injuries to people or damage to property.

the bigger the model, the greater
your responsibility

There are additional requirements for bigger models. If it weighs more than 7 Kilograms you may need permission from your local Air Traffic Control Unit.

You should not fly a model weighing more than 7Kg. at a height exceeding 400 feet above the surface except with permission.

You are advised not to let your model get closer than:

	150 metres from any built up area
	50 metres from any person, vessels, vehicles or structures - reduced to 30m on take-off or landing.

Remember that models weighing over 20Kg. should be inspected during building and can only be flown with prior approval from the civil Aviation Authority.

before you build get advice.