NEWGROUND FIELD  -  RULES
1)

IC Powered Flying shall only take place from the site between:

  • 09:00 hours and 19:00 hours on Weekdays and Saturdays
  • 10:00 hours and 18:00 hours on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Electric Powered Flying: Any daylight hours
2)

Gliders and Free Flight models must not be flown. (site safety)

*The only exception: - Using a tug aircraft to tow a glider into the air. Both tug and glider must be fitted with independent release mechanisms. Both pilots must hold minimum of BMFA 'B' rating.

(*Rule changes Oct 2003)
3)
The 27 MHz band is not permitted. (Site safety)
4)
Each member will be supplied with a map of the field layout and a key, which will fit all club padlocks.
5)

No vehicles must be parked in the field entrance or Newground Road.
6)

Access to the field must only be made through the main gate. The gate must be locked once you have entered the field and kept locked at all times; this is to prevent unauthorised persons / vehicles from entering the field. The last member to leave the field after a flying session must ensure that all equipment is locked away, the track gate is locked, and the main gate is locked.  
7)

Vehicles may be driven to the unloading point adjacent to the flying patch, using the vehicle track only. Once unloading is completed, the vehicle must then be driven and parked in the car park. Vehicles must not be driven on the close mown walkway, the flying area or set-aside land!
8)

All flying procedures must be in strict accordance with all C.M.F.C. Club Rules and the B.M.F.A. Safety Code as in the B.M.F.A. handbook. Every member is a safety officer in his/her own right.  If you witness a transgression, you should politely inform the member concerned of their error, or if appropriate, report the matter to the committee who will take further action if necessary in the interests of all. 

9)
 Pilots should always fly within the boundaries of the club’s field, And; - Under no circumstances over-fly the railway system.