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Volume 36, Number 12

VOLUME 36, NUMBER 12 December 2011

Hello

AVTI mem-

bers, it is that

time of year

now that we

all need to

renew our

AMA. When

you do,

please let

Tony

Frackowiak know so his records can be updated.

This month has been a busy one for all of us

the club. We

had our an-

nual Christ-

mas party

and the

Christmas

Airshow.

The airshow

was a com-

plete suc-

cess with

around 200 spectators passing through and about 25

members participating in one way or another. There

were tow guests of the club; Kirt Campbell from

Bakersfield and Rob Walden from Mesa Arizona.

Both pilots impressed the spectators with a great

show; putting there large 40% aircraft through some

amazing maneuvers.

Don Chaffee kept the crowd informed while

a couple members acted as ambassadors explaining

our hobby. Joe Dagata did some training with the

flight sims while Pete Carbin did some buddy-boxing.

Also I watched Lou Munoz talking up our hobby with

spectators. Tony Frackowiak coordinated the flying

with great success while Doug Killebrew provided

food and a great racing demo. Dick Skoglund and

Roger Counts did some scale flying with there Ein-

deckers and many others brought models to be dis-

played. At one point we had no less than 13 models

flying at one time. Not to be left out I did some heli-

copter stuff and rocket launches. One launch ended

with my rocket in the dump, thankfully one of the

spectators retrieved my model.

Everybody who participated did a great job,

around $800 in merchandise and a little over $200

were donated to the Kid’s Charity of the Antelope Val-

ley. Great Job AVTI!

Latest Tailwinds

Derek Abramson, Editor

Kirt Campbel on a nice low knife edge pass

at the airshow’

Dick Skoglund’s very nice Space Walker

Doug Killebrew readies his F1 Racer with

the assistance from Mack Moffat


AVTI SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS

January 2012

5 7:00 pm

AVTI General Meeting WJF

Please Note Time Change

January 2012

6-8

23 6:00 pm

AMA Expo, Ontario Convention Center

AVTI BOD Meeting Sumoski Residence

February 2012

9 7:00 pm

TBD

AVTI General Meeting WJF

AVTI Heli-Classic

AVTI HISTORY

Bob Sumoski will be updating the AVTI History

page located on the club's website http://

www.avti.org/. Any pictures, newspaper or maga-

zine articles, event fliers that you may have would

be welcome. Oral history (stories) would also be

welcome. Materials would be returned if request-

ed. Bob Sumoski, 661-945-2410, robertfsu-

[email protected]

By-Laws Committee

Members can contact any committee member

with suggestions, corrections or additions to the

Constitution and By-Laws (as amended 11/14/09).

Committee members, Roger Counts, Bob Sumoski

and Mike Greear.

AVTI Christmas Airshow Flight Line Jim Whitacre’s 3-d bird at the AVTI Christmas Airshow

Doug Killebrew Speaking at the AVTI Christmas Party

Roger Counts’s Giant Ugly Stik

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President’s Message

Hello Members

First of all, a big thank you to all of the club

members and invited guests that came out

to support the Christmas Air Show and

brought a toy or gave a cash donation. The

weather gods were good to us this year and

gave us a beautiful day and we thank them

also. From simulators to buddy cords, there

were smiles on kids faces that was great to

see. When it was all done, 3 tables were

filled with toys and even some cash dona-

tions were taken for the Kids of the Antelope

Valley Charity. Everyone who showed up

helped in some way or another and I wit-

nessed team effort along with genuine kind-

ness from all. As we finish out 2011 and

blast into the new year, let’s continue that

theme of helping each other out and really

have a great new year….

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!

Be Safe..

Doug

The Christmas Air Show was blessed

with perfect weather and it seemed like everyone

had a great time. Kirt Campbell and his friend

Rob Walden put on some great flying with their

40% IMAC and 3D models. Unfortunately Kent

Nogy wasn’t able to make it as he got busy at

work, but the club members stepped up and

filled in well. We even had a visit from my friend

Keith with his 1/5 scale gas truck. I think the

tire marks are still on the runway! Thanks to all

who flew and participated. I think the level that

we did for this show was just about right. It

seems whenever we try to ramp it up to a bigger

show we get blown out. My guess is we collected

about $800 worth of toys and there was over

$200 in cash donations, so we helped some kids

in the valley have a better Christmas. That

should make everyone feel better about the holi-

days.

This newsletter has a copy of the new

proposed Field Regulations. My job as the Safety

Officer meant I had to start working on updating

the regulations for today’s flying. With a lot of

input from the other members of the Board of

Directors I think we have a very good set of

rules. Our goal is to make sure that our field will

always be open to all kinds of Aero-modelling. I

believe these rules do just that. I think our mem-

bers want everyone to enjoy all aspects of the

hobby. With Waste Management providing the

property and with the hard work over the many

years by AVTI and its members, we are blessed

with a fantastic facility that allows a wide range

of flying. Being open to all types of models just

makes us a better club.

So please review the proposed Regula-

tions. We will discuss them at the next meeting

and hopefully we can move on to voting on them

in February.

Here’s wishing everyone a great Holiday

Season and a very Happy New Year!

Hope to see you at the field!

Tony Frackowiak

[email protected]

661-992-1529

VP’s Message

Hello AVTI members!

There was a lot of great activity this

month. The Christmas Party went very well

with a good turnout and some great gifts. I hope

everyone had a great time and will let us know

if you’d like to return to Vince’s next year.



Treasurer’s Report of 12/15/2011 Compiled by Tony Frackowiak

Checking Account Balance $ 7,978.04

AVTI Flying Field Reserve $ 14,351.13

Financial Assets $ 22,329.17

Income for November –105.50

Expenses for November - $326.56

Total dues collected for 2011/2012, as of 8/30/11 -

$4,797.50

Current Membership Total -83 Members

New Members for 2011/2012 -19 Members

Members not Renewed for 2011/2012 -18 Members

As a reminder, your AMA dues must be re-newed by January 1st of 2012 to retain your club privi-leges. You can go online at www.modelaircraft.org to renew, or mail in your renewal using the forms the AMA has sent you. If you would drop me an email to let me know you have renewed I would appreciate it!

Thanks!

Letter From the Editor:

Derek Abramson

Hello fellow AVTI members. Another

year has passed us by quickly and quietly. But

recently, there have been some “suggesting”

that Helicopter and 3-D flyers should be more

“regulated” when fixed wing aircraft are

“present” at the field. The “regulating” would

be the requirement of the noted flying styles be

limited only to the helicopter area or the South

flying area thereby relegating us Helicopter

and 3-D flyers to another section of the field .

This I feel would not be beneficial to the club in

anyway. The club’s strength comes from sever-

al things; the love of the hobby, the diversity of

the hobby and the camaraderie of the members

with similar interests. I would like to focus on

the latter two points.

This hobby is diverse and this club has

strived to be accepting of each facet that this

hobby provides. This is actually unusual with

RC clubs. Many clubs only cater to certain ven-

ues; Lost Hills only allows Free Flight, While

Huntsville Helis only allows the helicopter

side. This is not what our club is all about.

Our club’s strength comes from our diverse

group of fliers with open minds. Myself, I fly

all aspects and instruct regularly at the field.

A regulation such as this would be detrimental

to my flying and instructing

The friendships that are formed at the

field usually become lifelong, as the saying goes

“Birds of a feather tend to flock together”. This

is evident here at AVTI. We as members do

not only come out to fly, but we come out to

talk about something we all love. We also come

out to explore this hobby and see what this

hobby has to offer. This includes 3-D flying

and Helicopters. If, as a group, Helicopters and

3-D flying are “only” allowed to fly in another

section which is about 1500 feet away, the so-

cial aspect and aircraft diversity disappears as

with the personal diversity we enjoy. Addition-

ally, one can not expect to have a 30% 3-D air-

craft flying out of the helicopter area, or the

south area. Our less mobile members would

not be able to participate in a facet of the hobby

they enjoy due to lack of access. These are all

steps backwards for the club. Is this what we

want as a club.

Helicopters and 3-D flying are indeed

completely different than just regular flying;

Smith Bros. - Gift Certificates $(100.00)

Transfer to Field Fund $(40.00)

Xmas Party Gift $(73.92)

Gasoline $(20.03)

Smith Bros. - Christmas Party Gifts $(112.61)

Smith Bros. - Christmas Party Gifts $(20.00)

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that does not mean we need to completely al-

ienate the two aspects. Although their respec-

tive flight envelopes are different; we could

and have easily shared airspace. Good com-

munication is necessary as it is always con-

cerning flying our models. Myself I do not fly

my helicopters when others are in the air, but

if someone comes out while I am up, we merely

de-conflict. I have been doing that for several

years with no problems. Helicopters or 3-D fly-

ing on the main runway is no different than

low inverted passes over the runway. Good

communication and common courtesy are es-

sential.

This hobby we all enjoy brought us all

together. This is why Antelope Valley Tail-

winds has a premier facility for all types of

aero-modeling, this includes RC, Pattern, Heli-

copters, Control Line, 3-D, Rocketry, and Free

Flight. All at one facility. The diversity that

we enjoy here, from contest winning flyers to

total beginners flying both Helicopters and

Airplanes makes Antelope Valley Tailwinds a

shining jewel in the desert.

Note: This is my personal opinion.

I hope to see everybody at the field, until then

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Derek Abramson

Editor/Webmaster

Barkley’s Safety Tip

Hey guys!

It has been another great month at the field! That Air Show at the field sure had me excited! So many people and all that flying! I didn’t see a single model get broken the whole day. You guys are get-ting good! We’ve been getting some colder weather here lately. I love it, but then I’m covered in black fur! One thing you do want to watch out for is getting your LiPo batteries cold. If you leave them out in your car or in a cold garage they’re not going to have that great power when you do go to fly them. Could be a surprise to you right after take-off. The ESC’s might start shutting the power down sooner then you think. Try to keep those batteries in a warmer spot or at least try to get their temperature up before using them. I’ve seen my boss putting them on the dash of his old van to get them a little warm. Hope you get what you want for Christmas! I have been asking for a new tennis ball. They really keep me happy!

No Minutes to report from the last General

meeting. We will vote on the November Minutes

at the January Meeting.

Please Review the Field Regulations .

Derek Abramson

Bob Sumoski manning the donation jar at the airshow


Antelope Valley Tailwinds Inc. AMA Charter #114

P.O. Box 302, Lancaster, CA 93584

A.V.T.I. Roster of Current Officers

(2011)

President: Douglas Killebrew; 400-5636;

[email protected]

Vice-President: Tony Frackowiak; 992-1529;

[email protected]

Treasurer: Tony Frackowiak; 992-1529;

[email protected]

Secretary: Derek Abramson

Board Members: Robert Sumoski:

[email protected]

Bob Childress:

[email protected]

Preston Knepper; 886-0272;

[email protected]

Field Marshal: Preston Knepper; 886-0272;

[email protected]

Safety Officer: Tony Frackowiak; 992-1529;

[email protected]

Webmaster: Derek Abramson; 917-9863;

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor: Derek Abramson; 917-9863;

[email protected]

Flight Instructors: Derek Abramson, 917-9863

Tony Frackowiak 992-1529

Peter Carbin; 723-4830

Daniel Garrabrant; 945-3789

* Membership Meeting *

AVTI General Membership meeting January 5, 2012

7:00 PM (Note Time Change)

* Board of Directors Meeting *

January 23, 2012 6:00 PM

Location: Robert Sumoski Residence

A.V.T.I. Airpark 47500 Challenger Way (10th Street East)

between Avenues F and G Lancaster, CA 93535

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and up to the date information

http://www.avti.org

Tailwinds Tails is a monthly newsletter of the Antelope Valley Tailwinds Inc., R/C Model Air-

craft Club.

Visit our web page at www.avti.org.

Send submissions for the Tailwinds Tails by

the 10th of each month to the Newsletter Editor,

c/o A.V.Tailwinds Inc., P.O. Box 302, Lancas-

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Pictures from our Christmas Party

For Sale If interested, please contact James McClain 661-945-1410

Doug Killebrew trying to keep order Grand Prize winner Don Chaffee

Curtiss Jenny Electric ARF NIB

50” Wingspan

$260.00 Firm

Tiger Moth ARF

78” Wingspan

$300.00 Firm


ANTELOPE VALLEY TAILWINDS, INC.

FIELD REGULATIONS

Updated 12/07/11

INTRODUCTION:

AVTI is an organization committed to creating a positive opportunity to enjoy radio controlled modeling in the safest

manner possible. The Board of Directors for the organization recognizes this obligation to preserve this club's integrity.

You are a vital link in the chain of accountability for safety at the Airpark. All of us must participate to ensure we main-

tain the highest standards. In this way we can reduce hazardous exposure to others during normal flying operations. The

"Field Regulations" provide you with a summary of the standards and responsibilities that govern our activities as model-

ers. Whenever you have any questions about what you should or should not do that can't be answered adequately by fel-

low members, a board member will provide the answer. Please join in and give your full support in creating and main-

taining the safest, fun-filled environment possible for everyone.

ARTICLE I - AIRPARK USAGE

1. Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) rules and regulations shall be complied with at all times. Model rocketry op-

erations must follow the National Association of Rocketry Model Rocket Safety Code.

2. The Facility is primarily for model aircraft. Use of the facility for other purposes will be approved by the membership.

3. Flying is restricted to club members and guests. Guests must have in possession a current AMA membership card

when flying. A current AVTI member must sponsor guests. When guests are using the Airpark facilities, the AVTI spon-

soring member is responsible for their guest’s activities, abilities and conduct.

4. If asked by another member or a club official, members must produce their current AVTI and AMA membership card.

If unable to show these cards they must produce a picture ID and then their name can be checked on the Club Roster

posted at the field. If they are not shown as a current member on the Roster they will not be allowed to fly. The Field

Marshall will maintain the Club Roster.

5. The facility has a locked gate using a combination lock. Members are given this combination. The first member arriv-

ing will open the gate. The last member leaving is responsible for closing and locking the gate. The combination will be

periodically changed and all current members will be updated with the new code.

6. The AVTI Airpark has three flying areas. The North Area includes the paved runway north of the parking lot. The

South Area currently includes the smoothed area south of the parking lot. The Helicopter Area is the area to the east,

which includes the two concrete landing pads and the shade structure.

7. The club generator is available for use during flight operations. Each member of the Board of Directors has a key to

the container and if needed they will open the container and operate the generator.

ARTICLE II – SPECTATORS and GUESTS

1. Spectators are welcome but must remain south of the pit area unless accompanied by an AVTI club member.

2. Parental control of small children must be exercised at all times. All youngsters must remain south of the pit area.


ARTICLE III - FREQUENCY CONTROL

1. Frequency control of radios other then 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum equipment consists of the frequency paddle stand

located near the center of the pit area. Prior to turning on such a transmitter, the owner must rotate up the paddle that

corresponds to the frequency of their transmitter. The owner will then use a clothespin or other such device to pin the

paddle in the up position. They will also place their AVTI membership card or a facsimile of such on the paddle. They

are then clear to turn on the transmitter.

2. Flyers using the South Area will use the same frequency paddle stand if not using 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum equip-

ment.

3. Fliers using the Helicopter area will only use 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum equipment.

4. Pilots using 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum radios are not required to use a frequency control system.

5. When using the frequency paddle stand, if another pilot is using the frequency paddle, those waiting for the frequency

will indicate that by placing their pin on the side of the paddle. If others are waiting for the frequency, possession of the

channel shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes. NOTE: No one shall remove ANOTHER'S pin from the frequency con-

trol paddle and REPLACE it with any other pin.

6. The use of an impound area during events will be up to the discretion of the organizers or CD of that event

ARTICLE IV - FACILITIES

1. Consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Airpark is forbidden at all times.

2. Anything brought to the flying field shall be removed when you depart. Broken props, models, soda cans, rubber

bands, rags, paper towels, empty fuel containers, etc. shall be placed in trashcans provided. Please dispose of larger

items in the Waste Management container to the south of the pit area. Cigarette butts must be disposed of in a trash re-

ceptacle, not on the ground!

3. Port-a-Potties are provided for your convenience. Please knock on the door before entering and latch the door while

inside.

4. Owners are responsible for their pets behavior at all times.

ARTICLE V - PIT AREA

1. The Pit area is defined as the area south of the Safety Fence up to the south edge of the blacktop.

2. Only club members, their guests and escorted spectators are allowed in the pit area.

3. Extended running of engines at high throttle/rpm for tuning or break in purposes in the pit area is not allowed. Use the

paved area at the East End of pits or, if not in use, the Helicopter Area, for this purpose. If the transmitter is required, 15

minutes maximum usage if others are on your frequency.

4. Tail of aircraft must be positioned toward runway during start and run up. Do not aim prop wash at other modelers or

their models.

5. Use of the starting tables is encouraged. They are for starting and adjusting a model prior to flight. Please keep the

tables clear for the next pilot.

6. Taxiing a model into the pit area is prohibited. After landing, taxi off the runway using the taxiway. Stop the model

and shut off the engine at the white line on taxiway. If the model is electric, follow all appropriate shutdown procedures

to insure the motor system is off. Turn off the receiver, transmitter, pit the model and remove your pin from the Frequen-

cy Control Paddle.

7. Models shall be constrained by the pilot, a helper, the starting table or other means during the engine start and until

positioned for taxi from the pit area. At this point taxiing is permitted to the pilot line at which time model is stopped and

intentions are announced to other fliers.

8. Electric models should not be left unrestrained if the motor power system has been armed.

ARTICLE VI - PARKING AREAS


1. Parking next to pit area is designated for pilots with model aircraft only. There are designated handicapped parking

areas at the center of the pit area.

2. Spectators are requested to park their vehicles on the south side of parking lot. Note: Port-a-Potties are on the south

edge of the parking lot.

ARTICLE VII - SAFETY

1. Members are responsible for the integrity of their model. Range Checks, control operation, battery condition, structur-

al integrity, etc., should all be checked by the owner or pilot prior to flight.

2. Any model that has been crashed regardless of how minor the event may have seemed shall be checked prior to any

further flights.

3. All two stroke engines over .10 cubic inch displacement shall be equipped with an effective muffling device of the

following type: expansion chamber, flow-through silencer, or muffled tuned pipe. NO exhaust header stack type mufflers

are allowed.

4. Safety prop nuts or spinners are recommended.

5. The owner must monitor charging of electric battery packs. Only suitable chargers designed for the type of battery

chemistry being used must be used.

6. The blue container in the center of the pit area contains a First-Aid kit, water to douse a brush fire and a fire extin-

guisher. It is locked with a combination lock that has the same combination as the gate. The first member arriving at the

field should unlock this container. The last member leaving is responsible for closing and locking this container.

7. Per LA County Fire Code, the following Regulations are in affect concerning the use of the Burn Barrel,

A. There must be sufficient water available at the field to thoroughly douse the fire when concluded.

B. The fire must be attended at all times .

ARTICLE VIII - FLIGHT RULES

Air traffic control at our Airpark should be mostly a combination of common sense and courtesy, with a bit of the

'Golden Rule' applied. However, in order to make sure everyone is thinking the same, a few rules need to be established.

Listed below are those rules.

1. There are three flying areas established at the Airpark. The Runway Area includes the paved runway. The South Area

is the smoothed area south of the parking lot and is intended for helicopters, parkflyers, foamies, gliders, model rockets

and controline models. The Helicopter Area is the facility to the east and it includes the two concrete landing pads and

the shade structure.

2. When using the Runway Area the flying should be north of an imaginary line running east-west of the fence line and

extending in both directions (to be known as the SAFETY LINE). A maximum number of six models are permitted in

the air at the Runway Area north of the safety fence at one time. Additional Micros, Parkflyers, etc. may be flying at the

east end.

3. Sailplanes working thermals are allowed to fly south of the safety line but are not to fly over the pit area or the parking

lot. Ultralight models such as flat foamies and parkflyers

can fly south of the line but only at the East End of the Runway Area and not over the pit area or parked vehicles.

4. When flying helicopters at the Runway Area, if there are others flying airplanes, the helicopter pilot should limit hov-

ering over the runway to a minimum. If a member is at the Runway Area to fly both airplanes and helicopters, it is en-

couraged to use the South Area for helicopters when there is significant airplane activity on the Runway Area.

5. The Model Rocket launch site at the Runway Area will be the Run-up pad to the east. The South Area can be used for

launching model rockets. If not in use, the Helicopter Area can also be used for launching. Prior to launching a model

rocket at the Runway Area call out the launch to other pilots similar to a take-off or landing. Wind drift should be con-

sidered when launching to avoid the rocket landing in the Pit Area.

6. When using the South Area all flying will be south of the parking lot and will not overfly the Porta-Potties or the Con-

tainer. All flyers must follow the frequency control as stated in Article III, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4.


7. When flying at the Helicopter Area only 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum radios are to be used. Models must not be flown

over the parking area, the entrance road or the shade structure. Only two models airborne at a time are permitted.

8. Take-off and landing shall normally be into the wind, but is always at the discretion of the pilot. When preparing to

take-off or land, the pilot should always notify other pilots flying by shouting out his intended actions. Only taxi on to

the runway after verifying the runway is clear of departing or arriving aircraft.

9. If, at any time, a pilot needs to deviate from these general rules, he will shout out loud and clear his intentions to devi-

ate from the norm, particularly if there are other aircraft in the air. In addition, the intended takeoff or landing will only

be accomplished when the pilot is sure that he is not interfering with another aircraft that may be taking off or landing in

the normal direction.

In other words, check the airspace around the runway prior to proceeding.

10. Following take-off, the pilot must always make his initial turn away from the pit area.

11. While there are other pilots flying, high speed, low altitude 'burn runs' over the runway are not allowed. If yours is

the only aircraft in the air, and no others are preparing to take- off, burn runs are permitted; but make sure that it is safe.

12. The pilot should always announce his intentions to land to the other pilots. This will also hold true for practicing

touch and go landings. When preparing to land, an approach pattern should usually be established with a downwind leg,

base turn and a final turn. This pattern must be flown on the north side of the runway (no part of it may ever be south of

the safety line until final turn and approach). The altitude at the beginning of the approach should be low enough

(preferably less than 100 feet) so as not to interfere with other aircraft in the air. A pilot must let his intentions be known

if he is going to deviate from the normal procedures.

13. An aircraft that is landing always has the right of way over an aircraft that is preparing to take-off, but not yet on the

runway. If an aircraft is on the runway when another pilot announces his intentions to land, the pilot preparing to take-off

should clear the runway by immediately taking off (if ready to depart) or taxiing off of the runway (if not ready to de-

part).

14. An aircraft that has gone 'dead stick' has the right of way over any aircraft that has power (including an aircraft

whose pilot has announced his intentions to land but is still in the approach pattern). The dead stick pilot must alert the

other pilots of his situation by shouting out "dead stick". Aircraft preparing to depart must clear the runway immediately

and in-flight aircraft must give way.

15. If a model must be carried out onto the runway for take off, this intention must be previously announced to any other

pilots. Pilots pursuing this practice must promptly clear the runway when the model is released.

16. When more then one pilot is flying, extended 3D flying of airplanes (hovering, torque rolls, etc.) over the runway

should be kept to a minimum. Communication between the pilots of their intentions is important.

17. When there is more then one pilot flying, pilots must be located at the marked "pilot stations" located on the pilot line

when flying. Only pilots, instructors, spotters and escorted guests are permitted to occupy the "pilot stations".

18. When there is more then one aircraft flying, no pilot shall be located north of the pilot line.

19. Hand launching of larger models in the Runway Area is permitted only north of the pilot line. No larger models may

be hand launched from south of the pilot line. Micro and Parkflyer type models may be hand launched south of the pilot

line only when they are being flown at the east end of the Runway Area. Hand launching of any model is permitted in

the South Area.

20. In case of a model malfunction in the air (radio or mechanical), promptly announce the problem to the other fliers in

a loud voice several times.

21. Any person wishing to retrieve a model from the runway or needing to cross the runway must remain behind the pilot

line until the model has come to a complete stop. Intentions are then announced to all other fliers. Only if the conditions

allow will they then proceed on to the runway or to cross the runway.

22. Engine restarts on the runway shall be performed with discretion. Example, no other models are airborne or taxiing

from pit area. Make your intentions known prior to attempting restart.

23. At times a pilot may desire to be able to fly without other models flying. Example would be for a very high-

performance model or the first flight of a new or repaired model. Pilots desiring these Special Flights will notify the


other members at the Area when they are ready to fly. Once the area is cleared of other flying models the special flight

can begin. Once completed the area will return to normal operations.

24. Turbine powered aircraft must be operated in accordance with all AMA Turbine Operating procedures. AMA Tur-

bine waivers are required for all turbine operations, either during ground runs or flight. Turbine waivers must be in pos-

session and available for inspection during all operations. Turbine engine startup area is defined as north of the engine

shutdown lines on either the east or west taxiways.

CONCLUSION

It is important to realize that these rules are only a guideline for safe operations. All members and guests are responsible

for conducting their operations in a safe and reasonable manner. Courtesy and Mutual Respect will help foster an enjoya-

ble atmosphere. It is important to realize that the hobby is very dynamic. Changes can and will occur. Let us all use our

common sense to keep our activities safe and enjoyable!

Antelope Valley Tailwinds, Inc.

PO Box 302

Lancaster CA 93584

Updated December 07, 2011

Kirt Cambel doing his 3-D Demo


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~~~~ Special Thanks ~~~~

Our Thanks to the following businesses that

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Please support them when you can.

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