ALTOONA RADIO

CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

BY-LAWS

and

SAFETY GUIDELINES

 

 

 

 

 

ALTOONA RADIO

CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

NOTICE

 

 

Warnaco is our landlord and, has graciously given us permission to fly our models from their property.  Warnaco gets absolutely no renumeration from our club for this privilege.  For this reason it is essential for us to respect their rights and property In order for us to continue flying on their ground it is necessary for us to obey any rules they set forth.

 

 

One day out of the year Warnaco must close our road, in order for them to maintain it as a private drive.  This is usually done in the spring of the year for a 24 hour period, (usually Sat. evening till Sun. evening).  They put barricades at the entrances with notices on them.  On this day there is to be absolutely no flying permitted at our field, regardless of how entrance to the field is obtained.

 

 

Anyone flying at our field on this day will be expelled from the club for one year.

 

 

We must, if we want to continue to use Warnaco’s property, maintain good relations with them.  This can only be achieved if every club member respects Warnaco's rights.

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter,

 

 

Altoona R.C. Safety Committee

 

ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

BY-LAWS

 

ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS: 01/15/85

 

 

ARTICLE I

PURPOSE and NAME

 

SECTION 1

-The purpose of this club is to promote and encourage the sport of building and flying radio controlled aircraft and maintain an adequate flying site, for the foregoing activities.  Also to establish an organization dedicated to the encouragement of aeromodeling to interest individuals of all ages; and to promote safety and responsible operation of flying model aircraft.

 

SECTION 2

-The name of this club shall be:

“ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.”

 

 

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

 

SECTION 1

-Membership in the "Altoona Radio Control Club, Inc.” shall not be restricted by any race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

 

SECTION 2

-All member, with flying privileges, shall be required to be members in good standing of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, hereafter called A.M.A.

 

SECTION 3

-Membership shall be divided into the following categories:

 

A) Regular Dues Paying Members.

1. They shall be a minimum of eighteen years of age.

2. They shall be A.M.A. members, with flying privileges.

3. They shall have full voting privileges.

4. They shall be eligible to hold any club office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

B) Junior Dues Paying Members

1. They shall not have attained their eighteenth birthday.

2. They shall be A.M.A. members with flying privileges.

3. They shall have full voting privileges.

4. They shall not be eligible to hold office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

6. They shall pay only half dues.

 

C) Regular Non-Dues Paying Members

1. Defined as wife, or husband, (or living as wife, husband), of an active dues paying member.

2. They shall be A.M.A. members with flying privileges.

3. They shall have full voting privileges.

4. They shall be eligible to hold any club office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

 

D) Junior Non-Dues Paying Members

1. Defined as the child or grandchild of an active Dues Paying Member, who has not attained their eighteenth birthday.

2. They shall be A.M.A. members with flying privileges.

3. They shall not have voting privileges.

4. They shall not be eligible to hold any club office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

 

E) Associate Non-Dues Paying Members

1. Defined as wife, husband, (or living as wife, husband), or child, under eighteen years of age, of an active Dues Paying Member.

2. They shall not be A.M.A. members and have no flying privileges.

3. They shall not have voting privileges.

4. They shall not be eligible to hold any club office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

 

F) Honorary Non-Dues Paying Members

1. Defined as one honored by the club with free membership.

2. If they are A.M.A. members they shall have flying privileges.

3. If they are A.M.A. members they shall have full voting privileges.

4. If they are A.M.A. members they shall be eligible to hold any club office.

5. They shall be eligible to serve as committee members.

 

SECTION 4

-Membership cards shall be given to members upon payment of dues.  This card shall be dated to expire Dec. 31st or June 30th depending upon next dues due date.

 

 

ARTICLE III

DUES

 

SECTION 1

 -Dues shall be assessed only by a majority vote of a quorum.

 

SECTION 2

-Dues shall be assessed at a rate of $52.00 per year for Regular Members and $26.00 per year for Junior Members.

 

SECTION 3

-Dues are payable annually, between Jan 1st and April 1st.

 

SECTION 4

-A member is classed as delinquent in payment of dues if not paid by April 1st.

 

SECTION 5

-A grace period of one month shall be given to delinquent members.  Delinquent members may not fly after this grace period expires.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1

-All officers must be members in good standing of A.M.A., and members in good standing of the club.

 

SECTION 2

-The officers of this organization shall consist of:

A) President

B)Vice-President

C) Recording Secretary

D) Treasurer

E) A.M.A. Secretary

F) Field Safety Officer

G) Assistant Field Safety Officer

 

SECTION 3

-All officers shall be, nominated at the Nov. meeting, shall be elected at the Dec. meeting and shall be sworn in at the Jan. meeting.  Their term shall be two years.

 

SECTION 4

-In case of filling a vacant office the new officer shall hold office for the remainder of the period until the next scheduled election.

 

SECTION 5

-A majority of a quorum of votes shall be necessary for the election of any officer.

 

SECTION 6

-Any officer shall be removed, by a majority vote of a quorum, when this removal is deemed necessary for the best interests of the club, and does not violate the officer’s individual rights.

 

SECTION 7

-Vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors.

 

 

ARTICLE V

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1

-The President shall preside at and conduct the meetings according to Club Parliamentary Procedure.  He shall protect the rights of each club member.  He shall appoint the chairman of all committees, standing and special.  He shall be responsible for club coordination and relations with Warnaco.

 

SECTION 2

-The Vice-President shall assume the President's duties in his absence, and assist the President whenever required or requested.

 

SECTION 3

-The Recording Secretary shall take accurate club meeting minutes, handle general correspondence, notify members of meetings, and read the minutes of the previous meeting.  He shall attend to all matters pertaining to our State Corp. Charter.

 

 SECTION 4

-The Treasurer shall have the responsibility of collecting all dues and reporting all delinquent members at club meetings.  He shall make all disbursements and maintain adequate records of same.

 

SECTION 5

-The A.M.A. Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining all A.M.A. club records and membership standings.

 

SECTION 6

-The Field Safety Officer shall be responsible for the safe operation of all flight activities and ensure that all model flying is in accordance to Club Safety Rules.  He shall keep a current copy of the Safety Rules and shall have final authority to enforce all safety regulations.  He shall report all infractions of rules to the Board of Directors for disciplinary action.  In his absence his responsibility shall be transferred to the Assistant Safety Officer.

 

 

ARTICLE VI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

SECTION 1

-This Board shall consist of five elected members plus the President, and the Vice-President, making a total of seven members.

 

 

ARTICLE VII

DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

SECTION 1

-The Board shall make minor financial decisions, or decisions in relation to maintenance expenditures.  They shall interpret the BY-LAWS.  They shall decide on and enforce disciplinary action when a Field Safety Rule or By-Law is broken.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES

 

SECTION 1

-There shall be two standing committees:

A) Committee on Safety

B) Committee on Training.

 

SECTION 2

-The Committee on Safety and the Committee on Training shall attend to all matters concerning publicity, awards, contests, and flight demonstrations.

 

SECTION 3

-The Committee on Safety shall attend to all matters regarding compliance with safety standards set forth by the club.

 

SECTION 4

-The Committee on Training shall attend to all matters relative to the proper instruction of all new members and all new flyers.  They shall attend to the sequence of flying maneuvers each new member must demonstrate before receiving a key to the gate.  They may be called on from time to time to deliver a technical presentation to the membership.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

MEETINGS

 

SECTION 1

-Regular meetings of the Altoona Radio Control Club, Inc. shall be held four times a year.  Meetings will be held: August, at the flying field, and March, May and November at a suitable meeting place.  The field shall be closed to all flying during these meetings.

 

SECTION 2

-Special meetings may be called at anytime by the President, or in his absence by the Vice-President, or by the Board of Directors when petitioned to do so.

 

 

ARTICLE X

A QUORUM

 

SECTION 1

-Members present at a meeting constitute a quorum.

 

 

ARTICLE XI

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

SECTION 1

-The order of business for all regular meetings shall be as follows:

A) Call to order.

B) Roll call with a record of attendance.

C) Reading and approval of the minutes.

D) Report of the treasury.

C) Committee reports.

F) Unfinished business.

G) New Business.

H) Programs

 I) Adjournment

 

SECTION 2

-The President must call for all reports and get approval.  He must state all old and new business, call for motions on same, get seconds to these motions, put the motion to a vote, and announce the results.  All unfinished business shall be tabled until the next meeting.

 

 

ARTICLE XII

FINANCE

 

SECTION 1

-A checking account shall be maintained, with two signatures on the account.  There shall however be only one of these signatures required on a check.

 

SECTION 2

-All regular bills shall be automatically paid by the treasurer.

 

SECTION 3

-All other expenditures up to $300.00 can be approved by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 4

-All expenditures over $300.00 must be approved by the majority of a quorum.

 

 

ARTICLE XIII

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

SECTION 1

-The club shall be self-supporting from dues assessed from the membership.

 

SECTION 2

-In the event of the liquidation of the club, all funds shall be disposed of as directed by the majority vote of a quorum, after written notification has been made to all the members.

 

SECTION 3

-Intentional Debts shall not be incurred by the club.

 

 

ARTICLE XIV

MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

 

SECTION 1

-One of the purposes of this club is to provide safe, enjoyable group field activities for the membership.  Model aircraft, as with many other hobbies, requires a certain amount of control to insure the safe operation as well as maximum safety for the membership and spectators.  For this reason the following requirements are mandatory for all members.

 

A) All model operation shall conform to all field regulations and safety rules which have been approved by the membership and are on file with the Field Safety Officer and his assistant.

 

B) Any accident, directly or indirectly, caused by a model, causing personal or property damage (other than damage to the model itself) shall be reported by the operator, to the Safety Officer or his assistant immediately.

 

C) Any accident causing damage to Warnaco, shall be reported to Warnaco through their emergency phone number. This phone number is in the metal pin box at the field.  The accident shall also be reported, immediately, to the club, according to your Member Packet.

 

D) Any damage done to other surrounding properties or vehicles, shall be reported to the owner.  The accident shall also be reported, immediately, to the club according to your Member Packet.

 

E) The operator of any model is liable for any damages created by that model, regardless of ownership of that model.

 

 

ARTICLE XV

INFRACTIONS

 

SECTION 1

-It is the responsibility of all members to report any infractions of all Club Field Rules or By-Laws to the Safety Officer or his assistant.

 

 

ARTICLE XVI

BALLOTING

 

SECTION 1

-Any member may at any time request a secret ballot on any voting issue.

 

 

ARTICLE XVII

AMENDMENTS

 

SECTION 1

-These By-Laws may be amended at any regular meeting, provided that the amendment shall have been brought up at a previous club meeting, and recorded in the minutes.

 

SECTION 2

-Adoption of an amendment, to these By-Laws, shall require a two thirds vote of a quorum.

 

 

ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

SAFETY GUIDELINES

 

 

1.                  All rules in the "A.M.A. Official Model Aircraft Regulations" manual will be followed in addition to the rules set forth by this club.  All club members are responsible for knowing and abiding by these regulations.

2.                  You must be an A.M.A. member to fly at our field.

3.                  There will be only four models permitted in the air at one time with the exception of gliders.

4.                  All flyers are responsible for ascertaining that their frequency is clear before turning on their transmitter.  All flyers must obtain their correct frequency clothespin before turning on their transmitter.  These clothespins are to be put out by the second flyer to arrive at the field.

5.                  A flyer may only have the clothespin for the frequency of his transmitter.  No one may hold two clothespins.  If your frequency is interfered with by another frequency you must either chance flying will that frequency is on or you must wait until that frequency is clear.

6.                  All transmitter antennas shall display proper frequency flags. These flags must be the color designated for the frequency of your transmitter.

7.                  It is the responsibility of the flyer taking off his model to make sure the runway is clear of all models and flyers.

8.                  There will be absolutely no flying permitted over the parking area or over the benches.

9.                  The area over Warnaco’s building, the area over the highway, and the area beyond our gate are considered to be unsafe areas, and it is recommended that flying in these areas be avoided.

10.              There is no flying toward the spectators or the flyers.

11.              All low passes and maneuvers should be made out from the flight line beyond the center of the runway and should be parallel to the runway.

12.              It is recommended that your aircraft be at least half way between the benches and the upper road before you make your initial turn on take off.

13.              There should be no low passes, (lower than 50 ft.), made in the area behind the parking area because of poor visibility when vehicles are parked there.

14.              The approach pattern shall be set each day when there are four flyers present. If you need to use a different approach for any reason, announce this approach loud and clear.

15.              Flyers should call "DEAD STICK" landings loud and clear.  The dead stick aircraft then has the right of way.  Other flyers must clear the approach area and the runway.

16.              If an aircraft is in trouble the flyer should call "HEADS UP" loud and clear to alert the other flyers and spectators of any danger.

17.              If a flyer is going out unto the runway for any reason he should call out loud and clear that he will be on the runway.

18.              All models should be identified with your name and address or your A.M.A. number, on the inside or outside of the model.

19.              It is recommended that all new aircraft be preflight checked by an experienced modeler, to be sure it is basically safe.

20.              Engines must be broken in behind the parking area, not at the flight line.

21.              Children and spectators are the responsibility of the person bringing them to the field.

22.              All children and spectators are not permitted beyond the benches.  All children should play directly behind the benches. They should not be in the area above or below the bench area.  They should not be any farther back than where the grass is cut.

23.              One day out of the year Warnaco closes our road, in order to maintain its status as a private drive.  On this day there is to be absolutely no one flying from our field, regardless of how entrance was obtained.  Anyone flying on this day will be expelled from the club for one year.

24.              There will be no fireworks or bottle rockets put off at the field, while someone else is flying.  It is both unsafe and unlawful.  There will be no kite flying at the field when someone else is flying.  Radio Control Aircraft has priority over any other model or activity at the field.

25.              In case of any accident with personal or property damage, this accident must be reported according to the procedure set forth in the front page of your club accident report.  A copy of this report is in your club packet, and also in the metal pin box at the field.

26.              These Safety Guidelines may be amended at any meeting by a two thirds vote of a quorum.

 

 

ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

ACCIDENT REPORTING INFORMATION

 

 

In case of an accident causing personal or property damage (directly or indirectly caused by a model):

 

It is the flyers responsibility to:

 

1.      Report the accident to the property owner.

 

A.     If the property owner is Warnaco, call 695-1219 if no answer call 944-2023.

 

2.      Report the accident to a club officer. Call the safety officer first.  If he is not available call the other officers in the following order till one is reached:

 

A.     Safety Officer:           

B.     Ass't Safety Officer:

C.     President:

D.     Vice-President

E.      Recording Secretary

F.      Treasurer:

G.     A.M.A. Secretary

 

3.      Within 24 hours you should fill in your club accident form while the details are fresh in your mind.  This form can be found in your club packet or in the metal pin box at the field.

 

4.      Call A.M.A. Headquarters (703-435-0750) and request an A.M.A. Accident Form, for insurance purposes.

A.     As soon as you get this form fill it in and return it to A.M.A

 

 

ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.

ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

 

SECTION I:  CLUB MEMBER INVOLVED

Member's Name:                                                                                                           Club No:   720   

Address:                                                                                           A.M.A. No:                                     

City:                                                                                       State:                     Zip:                              

Phone No: (                  )                                                                                                     Age:              

 

SECTION II:  TIME & PLACE OF ACCIDENT

Accident Date:                                          

Model Was Being Operated At (Check One):

Altoona Field          Other Field          Sanctioned Meet         

Place:                                        City:                                                       State:             Zip:                    

 

SECTION III:  DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

Tell How the Accident Occurred. (What Happened and How)

                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

SECTION IV:  PERSONAL INJURY TO (Check One): Other Person                Self                 

Injured Person’s Name:                                                           Age:           Sex:          Married            Single             

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                              

Phone No: (           )                                    Occupation:                                                                                             

Nature & Extent of Injury:                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                              

Was Medical Attention Required?         Yes            No           

Hospital Name:                                                                                 Phone No: (           )                                          

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                              

Doctor's Name:                                                                                 Phone No: (           )                                           

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                              

SECTION V:  PROPERTY DAMAGE

Property Owner's Name:                                                             Phone No: (        )                                                   

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                              

Describe Damaged Property:                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Estimated Cost Of Repairs:                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                              

 

SECTION VI:  WITNESS:

Name:                                                                                            Phone No: (        )                                                 

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                            . 

 

Name:                                                                                            Phone No: (        )                                                 

Address:                                                                     City:                               State:            Zip:                              

 

SECTION VII:  MODEL INFORMATION:

Type:    Sport                Pattern                Pylon                Sailplane                Quarter scale                 

              Control Line                Free Flight                Rocket                Boat                Car                 

Model Weight:                                                            Engine Size:                                                                            

Power Source: Glo                Gas                Electric                Other (State)                                                               

Type Of Prop: Wood                Fiberglass                Nylon                Other State)                                                     

 

SECTION VIII:  STATEMENT OF MEMBER:

I state that all of the information given on this report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I have not knowingly withheld or falsified its contents.

 

 

Member’s Signature:                                                                                     Date:                                         

Witness’s Signature:                                                                                      Date:                                        

 

 

ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB, INC.

 

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS

 

 

AMENDMENT I

 

Brought up at, and recorded in the minutes of the meeting on October 9,1989.

 

Voted on, and passed by a two-thirds vote of a quorum at the meeting on November 13, 1989.

 

Changes ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 - DUES to read:

 

-Dues are payable annually between, January 1st. and April 1st.

 

 

AMENDMENT II

 

Brought up at, and recorded in the minutes of the meeting on October 9,1989.

 

Voted on, and passed by a two-thirds vote of a quorum at the meeting on November 13, 1989.

 

Changes ARTICLE IX, SECTION 1 - MEETINGS to read:

 

-Regular meetings of the Altoona Radio Control Club, Inc. shall be held four times a year.  Meetings will be held: August, at the flying field, and March, May, and November at a suitable meeting place.