1. The Malta Model Aircraft Flying Association consists of a majority of members flying radio controlled fixed wing aircraft and a minority of members flying rotary wing aircraft, or helicopters. IT IS AN ESTABLISHED SAFETY PRINCIPLE THAT FIXED AND ROTARY WING FLYING DO NOT MIX. A member flying helicopters must therefore utilise ONLY the FIRST 15 MINUTES OF THE HOUR AS GUIDED BY THE AUDIBLE ALARM ON SITE
    
2. Upon arrival at Ta’ Qali members should park their cars in the marked parking docks on the Club House side and the models and equipment should be taken on the pits area behind the railings. Members’ children and the public are strictly forbidden to enter the pits area. Identify yourself with fellow members and determine the pilots’ positioning according to wind direction. On departure, the last member to leave the flying site should ensure that the Club House, Toilet and the Gate are closed. Mem-bership proof for the current year and a valid R/C licence (if applicable) must be shown to any Committee member on de-mand.
    
3. Before commencing flying every member utilizing the 35 and 41 Mhz band must pick up his frequency tag from the frequency Board. Members caught flying on these frequencies without a frequency tag will be penalized. Only internationally approved spot frequencies are allowed—these are the 35Mhz, the 41 Mhz band and the recently introduced.2.4 Ghz band. When using the 35 and 41 Mhz, the frequency tag must be placed in a prominent position on the flight box. Beginners  are to note that they can only occupy the Channels numbers 81 to 90 on the 35 Mhz band. Beginners will not be permitted to fly on their own before their competence is determined by a Committee member.
   
   Beginners may consequently request that the Committee allow them to use a different channel once they have acquired total flying skills. The Committee will consider this request and after ensuring that the member is sufficiently proficient, allocate another channel for their use. Any Frequency allocation, however, remains at the sole discretion of the Committee.
    
4. If the frequency tag is in use, await your turn until the corresponding transmitter is switched off and the tag returned. Each flying session must not exceed 30 minutes. It is strongly recommended that the principle of impounding transmitter between flyers using the same frequency is adopted. Transmitter antennae must be retracted (where applicable) while in the pits and while taxiing out. FOR SAFETY'S SAKE, IDEALLY, NO MORE THAN SIX FLIERS MUST BE FLYING AT ANY ONE TIME.
    
5. Flyers are to coordinate their flying and group together in the predetermined spot, and within the marked yellow lines. Call your landings and take-offs. Clear the runway as quickly as possible after landing. Avoid crossing the runway unless abso-lutely necessary. Avoid flying low over transmitters whatever the frequency. Flying over the pits and spectator areas is strictly forbidden.
    
6. All flyers are to land immediately if a full size helicopter or microlight aircraft is seen approaching the area. Actual flying should be restricted to a radius of approximately 150 metres from the centre of the flying area. Avoid flying over any building within the area mentioned.
    
7. Running in of engines is to be performed away from the pits and flyers in the designated area. Effective silencers are compul-sory on site. A maximum level of 85 dB at 7 metres is being imposed on all days of the week. No flying or starting of engines must take place before 0830 hours and not later than sundown on any day of the week.
    
8. JET TURBINES AND ENGINES ABOVE 30CCS MUST NOT BE OPERATED (START OR SHUTDOWN) IN THE PIT AREA.
    
9. The committee reserves the right to suspend any member of the Association should his actions or flying constitute a hazard to other members and the public.
    
10. Mobile phones must not be operated on the runway as they have been reported as causing interference to modern computer-ized transmitters.
     
11. Flyers teaching their sons/daughters to fly may use their own frequency until total proficiency is attained by the pupil in accor-dance with clause 5, after which the pupil will have to move to one of the beginners’ frequencies. Responsibility in such cases falls on the parent.
     
12. Keep in mind that the main objective of the Association is for recreational and educational purposes. Every effort should be made not to spoil other members’ enjoyment by dangerous flying or in an unpleasant way.
     
13. Do not show off—fly safely!

The Committee

Malta Model Aircraft Flying Association