TO: All Current Members of Shawnee Mission Radio
Control Club
FROM: Rich Waeltermann
SUBJECT: Re-opening of the
All,
Before
I start if you haven’t read the new Field rules and other notices that are posted
on our web site (http://www.smrcc.net) you
should do that (they are also posted at the field). It will help to clarify what I have to say
below.
Rule
#1 (it’s not written on any of our signs or placards). We are each first our own judge or evaluator
of our individual capabilities as a flier.
Don’t allow ego or poor judgement to influence you. If you would like any of the instructors to
work with you on honing your flying skills we will be happy to do it. Use a spotter! Making a wrong choice that results in a
violation of our approved air space will almost certainly get the field closed
permanently.
It
has been a very busy month but I want to announce that our Flying Field is WILL
re-opened on Saturday the 29th of May 2004 for Fun Flying to all
those that have their Flying Permit. I
will be at the Field on Friday most of the day 9 – 5 for anyone that wants to
get there Permit today. We one outstanding
thing to complete and everything will be in place.
However,
with the re-opening of the Field there are several things that have changed
with regard to what is required in order to fly at our Field. For those of us that have been with the club
for some time and have always flown in a safe and prudent manner these changes
will be almost transparent. The reality
is that these changes are all nothing more than a stronger and more vigilant
focus on SAFETY!
So
there is no doubt I want everyone to hear it from me. With this re-opening all
members that fly from our Field have added responsibilities. In accepting a Flying Permit you are agreeing
to assist in the following manner:
· Each and everyone one of us must insure that our fellow members always fly SAFELY and observe the Field Rules, AMA Safety Code and Posted Restrictions when flying at our Field.
We MUST report any violations as
soon as possible to either another Club Officer or myself.
·
We must insure
that ONLY Members are allowed access to our Field when we are present.
·
We must insure
that our gates are closed and locked if we are the last person leaving the
Field and that the signs indicating the Field is Closed
are properly displayed on the two common entrances to the Field.
·
We must be
courteous to others interested in flying from our Field and direct them to the
information on our Bulletin Board that spells out what must happen before they
can be allowed to fly at our Field. All
qualified fliers are WELCOME after they meet these requirements. If needed we must be firm with regard to
insuring that those requirements enforced.
We have the support of the Park Rangers if we encounter any resistance
to what is required. I can also be
called if you think I can help.
·
In all cases when
in doubt error in favor of the SAFETY others on the field, spectators nearby
and our neighbors in adjacent areas near our field. I would rather answer to a disgruntled flier
that has been asked to suspend his flying until we can clear up what happened,
if in dong this we have or believe we have prevented an injury or infraction to
our rules and flying restrictions.
I
want to assure you that all the Club Officers will have ZERO TOLERANCE for
UNSAFE actions on the field or while in flight.
We need you to adopt that same level of attention to what happens while
you are on the Field.
We’ve
all been given a second chance. During
my many conversations this month with members of the Johnson County Park
District I have repeatedly said that I want it to be another 40+ years or more
before there is even the hint of another accident/injury as a result of a
misguided R/C aircraft. I truly believe
that this can be real.
I
also know that each and every one of us has it with in our power to be part of
our continued Good Fun and SAFE FLYING experience at the