Club Rules

Club Rules

Safe Flying

A critical issue for all involved in model planes -- covering everything from model preparation to ground and radio procedures, in addition to flying skills. This is a core theme for the club.

Club Rules

The formal club "Safety Rules and Operating Disciplines" are in PDF format can be downloaded here and

the "Statement of Rules" here.

Also note, no flying at DAC on Total Fire Ban Days (Central District). TFBD Status can be found at CFA.

NEW (18 May 2009) - Helicopter flying rules and restrictions here

Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) Rules

Summary of what is on the MAAA web site.

MOP056	Safe flying code
MOP041	Code of Ethics
MOP057	Insurance Conditions
MOP014	General Model Rules
MOP055	Alcohol, Drugs and Medical Condition
MAAA010	Incident Report
MAAA011	Incident Investigation

Model Aircraft Airworthiness Check List

A checklist should help to ensure that your model is airworthy, click here to download. However neither the checker nor DAC can be held responsible for undetected structural faults, design faults, radio faults, or interference or pilot error that may cause damage to the model or persons or property.

Flight Proficiency Rating

MAAA Bronze Wings and Gold Wings are awarded for demonstrated proficiency to specified levels in flying radio controlled model aircraft. The guidelines for awarding of MAAA Flight Proficiency Scheme 'Wings' can be found here MOP027. Below table is a summary of what is on the MAAA web site.

MAAA Wings Rating	Power - Fixed Wing	Glider	Helicopter
Bronze Minimum requirement for flying solo at DAC	MAAA016 Test sheet Electric Models	MAAA018	MAAA020 Manoeuvres illustration Pilot Proficiency Program here
Gold Minimum requirement for flying at public displays	MAAA017 Manoeuvres illustrations 1 & 2	MAAA019	MAAA021
Instructor Proven knowledge in instructional training, Rules and Regulations	Gold wings plus complete an MAAA Instructor training	Gold wings plus complete an MAAA Instructor training	MAAA022
Check List Model inspection check list prior to Test Flights. Also includes beginning of a flying session and before every flight	MAAA014	MAAA014	MAAA033

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Last updated 10 January, 2010