Who can stand in the flight station or fly at our field

 It is the responsibility of each member to understand the rules below which reflect a merger of our club rules and AMA requirements.

East Valley Aviators is a private members only club facility and is not open to the public. Having said this, members as with many other private clubs, can sponsor guests at the field. Your guest can fly provided that they have a current AMA or MCAA membership. You are responsible for every aspect of your guest including their conduct and the following of our safety rules.  You must use your EVA Club badge to claim a frequency pin and not allow your guest to use a AMA or MCAA card to claim a pin.  This privilege is granted for one day only. You must be present at all times when your guest is flying. If you have to leave the field for any reason you cannot leave your guest alone his flying must also be terminated when yours ceases.

 Members pay a substantial amount to maintain our flying facility and it would be unfair to allow unlimited use by non members.

 Guests, Visitors, & Family members that do not hold AMA or MCAA can only be allowed at the flight station and  to fly accompanied  by only three (3)  certified AMA instructors.  These three are Bruce Van Dyke , Gene Coleman  & Mike Wyman.

 We have noticed that frequently individuals and even small groups of people have been accompanying pilots into the pit area and even out to the flight box. Our Club rule states that "All spectators must stay in the ramada area behind the chain link safety fence "When airplanes are being flown." The rule further states that "Only pilots and people assisting in the operation of airplanes, such as callers, and/or mechanics,  are permitted in the pit area and flight stations." There are signs on the fence restating this restriction. There is currently no restriction on how many club members are allowed in the pit area or flight Station.

 If you have your Grand Children visit and want them to try flying please contact one of our three certified instructors.

Family members, such as Wives, Sons, Daughters, etc. cannot join you at the flight station and must sit in the spectator area, unless they are included in AMA and our family membership plan

 These rules have to be adhered to as we could jeopardize our AMA insurance in case of a mishap..

 The AMA offers several inexpensive programs for family members, Non Us members, Youths, etc.  Some as low as $1.00 You can view online there is a three month plan for $19.95 for visitors which can be applied to full membership if they decide to stay longer.

Sometimes potential members appear at the field and it would be generous of you to offer them a one time opportunity to fly as your guest while encouraging them to join our club. Of course they must have AMA membership.

 Student pilots are always welcome at our field. They should be referred to  the Club Training Officer, who can assign them an instructor. We also have three Pilot Introductory Instructors who can provide introductory lessons to potential club members. All student pilots except those in the introductory program must have a current AMA card.

Visitors from other Clubs that are here for short periods of time should be referred to the Club President.

We realize that there may be unusual situations and these should also be referred to a Club Officer.

3D Flying. Our club rules that are posted at the filed state all flying must be performed north of the center line of the runway. This is approx 90 feet from the Flight station. This is more than the requirement of the AMA Rules which stipulate 25 feet from the flight Station.

It is not our intention to limit or hinder guests from enjoying our field but our 1^st responsibility is safety both for members and guests along with  adherence to both club and AMA rules.

EAST VALLEY AVIATORS, Inc
“Superstition Field” Flying Site Rules

1. AMA or MAAC (Canadian) Insurance is required.
2. All AMA National Safety Code Rules apply to this field.
3. All radios must be 1991 narrow band and must be Gold Stickered.
4. USE OF THE TRANSMITTER IMPOUND IS MANDATORY.  When you arrive at the field, verify that your transmitter is off and then place it in the impound area.  Your transmitter should remain in the impound area except when you are flying and/or doing ground checks of your equipment.  You must have your club badge on the proper frequency pin while you have your transmitter out of impound.
5. There are five flight stations designated by the bright yellow parking blocks and orange safety fencing. You must always stand in the flight station behind the yellow block when flying. While flying call out your intention (i.e.“take-off”, “landing”, “on the field”, etc.).
6.  Except for takeoff and landing, you must at all times fly your airplane on the north side (far side) of the deadline which is a line down the center of the runway extending to infinity in both directions.  IF YOU BREAK THIS “DEAD LINE” RULE YOU WILL BE ASKED NOT TO FLY!
7. The direction of the wind will indicate landing or take-off direction.  Always land or take-off into the wind.  If you are unsure of the pattern, check the arrow or ask someone.
8. There must be at least two people present when flying.  A member pilot and an observer.  DO NOT FLY ALONE!
9. All spectators must stay in the Ramada area behind the chain link safety fence when airplanes are being flown.  Only pilots and people assisting in the operation of airplanes are permitted in pit area and flight stations.
10. Do not taxi to or from the pit area.
11. If you are an inexperienced pilot and cannot solo fly your airplane in a safe manner, please seek assistance.  We will be glad to help you.
12. The use of mufflers is required on all glow or gas engines.  You will be asked not to start your engine until you obtain the proper muffler.
13. Under no circumstances are engines to be run in the pit area or under the Ramada. All engines should be started in the designated start-up areas by the flight station you are going to use.  Designated engine break-in tables are provided 150ft. away on the south-west end of the parking lot.
14. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED AT THIS FLYING FIELD!
15. No trashcans are provided. Please take all of your trash with you when you leave the field.
16. All pets must be on a leash.
17. The Board of Directors acts as the final authority over enforcement of the rules.  However, it is also the responsibility of every club member to enforce these flying site rules and for the safe operation of their model aircraft.
18. The last one out for the day is required to lock the gate!

 Revised:  November 2005

MAIDEN FLIGHT PREFLIGHT

 INTERNAL    (Remove wing if attached)

1.   Servo mount, servos, servo arms secure.

2.   Push rods secure

3.   Receiver and battery padded and secure.

4.   Check for loose items that could foul servo or pushrod movement.

5.   Check for fuel leaks - tank area fuel proofed?

 WING

1.   Check for breaks, wraps, etc.

2.   Insure center section is adequately reinforced.

3.   Check aileron pushrods and aileron clevis' (if equipped) before securing wing to aircraft.

4.   Adequacy of rubber bands.

5.   After wing is in place, check for proper incidence and alignment as best you can.

 ENGINE AREA

1.   Firewall area fuel proofed.

2.   Check engine mount, engine, muffler and prop nut and/or spinner for security.

3.   Check prop for nicks, cracks, etc. Brief new pilot on importance of this check.

4.   Check nose steering mechanism (if equipped).

5.   Check cowl secure (if equipped).

6.   Check engine for obvious thrust misalignment.

 TAIL SECTION

1.   Check vertical fin, rudder and rudder clevis for security.

2.   Check tail wheel security (if equipped).

3.   Check horizontal stabilizer, elevator and elevator clevis for security.

 BALANCE

1.   Balance aircraft with fuel tank empty.

RANGE CHECK/STARTING ENGINE

1.   Insure that radio batteries have been adequately charged.

2. When frequency pin is available, attach to antenna and range check aircraft with antenna collapsed.

3.   Check to insure that all flight controls and engine controls move in the proper direction.

4.   Check that flight control surfaces are in proper trim.

5.   Fuel aircraft.

6.   Start engine

ROUTINE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

 INTERNAL   (Before attaching wing)

 1.   Check servo mount, servo, and servo arms secure.

2.   Check pushrods secure.

3.   Check receiver and battery secure.

4.   Check for loose items/wires that could foul servo arms/ pushrods.

5.   Check for fuel leaks.

 WING

 1.   Check wing for breaks, warps, cracks, etc.

2.   Check aileron pushrods, linkage and clevis' (if equipped) prior to securing wing to aircraft.

 ENGINE AREA

 1.   Check engine mount, engine, muffler, prop nut and/or spinner for security.

2.   Check prop for nicks, cracks, etc.

3.   Check nose steering mechanism (if equipped).

4.   Check cowl secure (if equipped).

 TAIL SECTION

 1.   Check vertical fin, rudder and rudder clevis foe security.

2.   Check tail wheel (if equipped).

3.   Check horizontal stabilizer, elevator and elevator clevis for security.

 RANGE CHECK/FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK

 1. When frequency pin is available, attach to antenna and range check aircraft with antenna collapsed.

2.   Check that flight controls move in proper direction.

3.   Check that flight control surfaces are in proper trim.