Safely is our Priority
For the safety of all Ottawa
Remote Control Club (ORCC) members and their guests, and for the mutual
enjoyment of Club facilities, the following rules have been adopted by the Club
and must be observed when using Club facilities. The ORCC has an outdoor and an
indoor flying facility, both of which are MAAC chartered.
Every ORCC member is
responsible for ensuring that MAAC rules and ORCC rules are respected. At the
discretion of the Club Executive, Club membership may be revoked for violation
of these rules.
Facility Related Rules
• Vehicles are to be parked in
the designated parking area.
• No garbage is to be left. If
you bring it, take it home with you.
• Spectators must remain in
spectator designated areas. The red and white painted posts separate the pit
area from the spectator area at the outdoor field, and a sun shelter is there
for spectator seating.
Pilot Qualifications
• Pilots must be ready to show
proof of being a current member of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada
(MAAC) and of the ORCC, or a visiting pilot, or a sponsored guest. Visiting
pilots and sponsored guests must also be current members of MAAC. ORCC members
who sponsor guests are responsible for ensuring that their guests have MAAC
membership and that they are understand and follow ORCC rules. Guests, while
flying, must be accompanied by their sponsors.
• The MAAC Safety Code always
applies and each pilot flying independently must be a qualified pilot as per
the MAAC definition. Students may only fly under the direct supervision of a
MAAC qualified instructor.
Outdoor Flying Rules
• Pilots must fly from one of
the five pilot stations next to the runway.
• A maximum of five aircraft
(including helicopters and drones) may be in the air at any one time in the
general traffic pattern.
• Flying is never allowed
behind the flight line. The flight line is a line running parallel to the
runway 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) in front of the pilots' stations and
extending to the horizon on either end of the runway.
• The airspace beyond the fence
(the landowner’s laneway) north of the runway is a no-fly zone.
• Never overfly people, animals
or vehicles and yield to full-scale aircraft and helicopters.
• When the lawnmower or other
equipment is on the runway, the no-fly rule is in effect.
• Each aircraft that flies must
carry ownership identification as required by MAAC.
• Pilots are to announce their
intentions to taxi on the runway, takeoff, or launch, execute a low pass and
land.
• Pilots are to announce the
intension to physically encroach on the runway and obtain acknowledgement from
others flying before doing so.
• Pilots will follow the
general traffic pattern established according to wind direction when more than
one aircraft is airborne.
• Pilots will call out
"dead stick" when appropriate and will be given priority for landing.
• On training nights priority
shall be given to student training flights.
• A radio ‘Range Check’ is
required before the first flight of the day for each individual aircraft.
• Aircraft are to be parked on
the ground (off the tables) in the pits when not flying or doing run-ups.
• Start up and running of
aircraft internal combustion engines and connection of batteries in electric
aircraft is only allowed on the startup tables or on the ground past the ends
of the safety fence, with the model pointed toward the runway.
• Electric powered aircraft can
not be left unattended with the ESC (electronic speed control) armed.
• Mufflers are mandatory on all
internal combustion engines over .049 cu. in.
Indoor Flying Rules
• For indoor flying at the
Arena the Point of Contact (PoC) between ORCC flyers and Ward is Mark
Winstanley (613-552-2054, rusty505050@gmail.com).
• Flying may only commence once
permission is obtained directly from Ward by email (ward@electrosportRC.com).
At least 12 hrs notice is required. If your plans change and you cannot keep
the appointment, advise Ward at the same email address. If you are in a group
only one member of the group need obtain permission.
• Do not enter the arena to fly
unless you have a return email form Ward granting permission.
• Pilots will only fly from the
established flight line on the racetrack straight opposite the drivers
’elevated platform at ground level
• A pit area adjacent to the
north of the racetrack may be used for set up and repairs. The pit area is a no-fly
zone.
• Weight and/or size limits
apply: Aeroplanes and helicopters – max 250g; Quads – max 3” size and 3s LiPo
battery.
• A maximum of five aircraft
may be in the air at any one time.
• Aeroplanes/helicopters and
quads are not to fly at the same time unless separate flight areas are
established.
• Take-off and landing on the
racetrack is permitted. Walking on the racetrack for aircraft retrieval is
permitted.
• Flying is restricted to the
arena only – flight through any open large bay door is not permitted.
• No flying is permitted if the
racetrack is in operation for car racing.
• Guests are permitted and are
to be always accompanied.
• Children under 18 must be always
supervised.
• No pets are allowed.
• Climbing on the Arena
framework for aircraft retrieval is not permitted. Any aircraft trapped out of
reach in the Arena framework to be reported to the PoC for arrangements for retrieval.
• The electrical panels located
in the Arena are not to be accessed except by authorised personnel.
• Lighting is not to be
operated without explicit permission. Night flying with lighting may be
authorised at a charge when prior arrangements are made with Ward.
• The pit rooms may be used for
repairs and charging of batteries. Pit room heaters are not to be used unless
prior authorization is obtained from Ward. Designated personnel only are
permitted to operate the heaters. Care must be taken when re-entering the
flying area from the pit room to be aware of flying aircraft.
• Any damage to the facility to
be reported to the PoC immediately.
Transmitter Related Rules
• All transmitters must meet
current Canadian standards.
• Few pilots currently use a
72MHz transmitter. If you do, your transmitter must be switched off until you
have determined if other pilots at the field are using 72MHz transmitters. If
multiple pilots are using 72MHz transmitters, it is up to them to coordinate
frequency use. The frequency control board is available to facilitate that.
Safely Enjoy Flying at our Facilities