[Guest]

Just opened this in my email today note the new section refering to full size air shows. Looks like we are now static display only.

From the MAAC web site http://www.maac.ca/view_news.php?itm=311

Date last modified : September 11, 2008
Created by : Richard Lyle Barlow -- 5744L
Subject : Revisions to safety code
News: Please be aware that the Board of Directors of MAAC has passed a revised section of the safety code that was developed and agreed to by the safety committee.. The section refers to the ALL CATEGORIES information.

There are significant differences from the previous version, so all members are asked to read the new document carefully. Remember, your insurance is in effect if, and only if, you are following the safety code.

Thanks are extended to the safety committee members and the insurance committee members, each of whom made contributions.

The new section follows:

1 ALL CATEGORIES

When operating any model including, but not limited to, model aircraft, model rocket, model watercraft, model vehicle or other model of a similar nature (collectively referred to as a “Model”), MAAC members shall adhere to the following:

1. I shall not operate a Model in competition or in the presence of spectators until it has been proven airworthy and/or safely operational by a previous successful test.

2. I shall review, understand and abide by the MAAC Safety Code, the specific rules of my special interest category and the safety rules of the flying or other site I use, all as may be amended or modified from time to time. For greater certainty, I understand that where the specific rules or a specific interest category contain easements, enhancements or other like variances from the MAAC Safety Code, such easements, enhancements or other like variances form part of the MAAC Safety Code for all activities of that special interest category, and I shall review, understand and abide by the same;

3. I shall not operate a Model in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner or in a manner, at a place and/or in conditions that may pose an unreasonable risk of harm, damage, injury or death to a person or persons and/or property;.

4. I shall not operate a Model while under the influence of alcohol or judgement impairing drugs.

5. I shall not operate a Model carrying, or with the intent to activate, Pyrotechnic and/or explosive devices.

6. I shall not launch projectiles from the ground with the intent of damaging or destroying a model aircraft or in a manner that may pose an unreasonable risk of damage or destruction to a model aircraft;.

7. I shall not operate a Model over a maximum weight of 35 kilograms including fuel & all liquids.

8. I shall not operate any model aircraft including but not limited to, model rockets, model helicopters or other models of a similar nature (“Model Aircraft”), at a man-carrying piloted aircraft airshow.

9. I shall not operate any Model Aircraft at any event that specifically invites the general public to attend without an approved sanction from M.A.A.C.

10. I shall comply with any directives, policies, rules, regulations or information of any nature that may be posted by MAAC from time to time on its website

[Wayne MIller]

Hi,

Regarding item 6, does this mean one can not launch a model from the ground that chases another aircraft (for ribbons) and can destroy/damage another aircraft? Such as combat. I think this needs clarification.

Also, can the MAAC Board of Directors pass rules and regulations without the ratification of the majority of the members? I must admit I'm not up to date with the MAAC constitution and need to start reading!

Fly4Fun,

Wayne Miller

[Ken Currell]

I think they are referring to rockets, stones, gunfire (rifles, sthotguns etc).

[ronnieo]

Yikes!!

Number 5....is it ok to have a small sparkler on a wingtip...is it considered fireworks or explosive?
Number 8... is it ok if the full size airshow has only "woman-carrying" planes?

[JKovats]

Hi Wayne;

Item 5, I have always wondered how KWFD did the Saturday night show with Scott and his heli.

[Guest]

One might want to post thier questions to the chairman of the safety committee as they seem to be steering things with these recomendations to the board.


Attention: Committee Chair, Larry Fitzpatrick

http://www.maac.ca/committees/maac_committee.php?cm=33

[Ken Currell]

[QUOTE=ronnieo;549730]Yikes!!

Number 5....is it ok to have a sparkler on a wingtip...is it considered fireworks or explosive? ... QUOTE]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnics

You can do it. Just don't expect to be covered by insurance.

[ronnieo]

[QUOTE=Ken Currell;549743]

Originally Posted by ronnieo

Yikes!!

Number 5....is it ok to have a sparkler on a wingtip...is it considered fireworks or explosive? ... QUOTE]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnics

You can do it. Just don't expect to be covered by insurance.

ok...nuff said..it must be a pyrotechnical... ok..what about those 125000 rpm gas firebreathin 250 mph turbines...is it not pyrotechnical?...just kidding...won't go there!!
Flame on..pardon the pun.LOL

[oldpilot]

Attention MAAC-
Next rule change will be -- Please call MAAC office before flying any time!!!!!!!!
MAAC will have opeerators on duty 24-/7 to obtain permission. I sent the same thing to MAAC office !!

[Perpetualrepair]

"too many rules curtail enjoyment and breed discontent"