Rules and Recommendations

Selwyn District Use of Parks -

a) Planes not to exceed 1 kg, electric powered and not to be able to exceed 100 kph.

b) Maximum altitude 120 metres

c) When a ground is being used for other activities, all flying to be kept clear and in no way interfere with other activities.

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(Edited from MFNZ Model Flyers NZ )

Pre-Flight inspection of model -

Checks include:

a) All radio equipment is secured in the model and protected against motor vibration

b) Pushrods, ball links, clevises and other fittings are secure

c) All controls are effective, check especially for binding links or slowing of servos

d) Engine is mounted securely and propeller has no cracks or damage

e) Wings are firmly mounted and any bracing wires secure

f) There are no loose or missing nuts and bolts

g) Receiver battery pack is suitable) All hinged flying surfaces secure

i) CoG is in right position

j) Critical structure is of adequate strength with no cracks or significant warps

Helicopters only checks include -

a) The gyro is correct and secure

b) Wiring is clear of mechanics

c) The receiver aerial is in good condition with no chafing or damage and aerial cannot becomeentangled with any moving or rotating part

d) All main and tail rotor blades are not damaged, checking root at blade pivot hole and the tip weight installation.

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Parkflyers should have knowledge of -

Local flying and field rules, for example flying times

Local no-flying zones

Emergency landing areas

Maximum altitude

Local maximum noise levels

The frequency control system in use

The importance of charged batteries

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NOTE: Parkflyers can not by definition apply for a Wings badge, flying the models they should be flying as the MFNZ requirements are a minimum weight of 1.2 kg (recently reduced to 1 kg) and must have a U/C. Also a knowledge of IC models is (was?) part of the questionnaire !  MFNZ (Model Flyers NZ) They are amending their requirements so questions and requirements might eventually change.

1. MFNZ encourages all clubs to adopt a proficiency scheme and encourage all Radio Control pilots to obtain their “Wings”.

NOTE: This is not a requirement of Selwyn District or Rolleston Parkflyers.

2. Many club flying sites, rallies and contests are on or near aerodromes and this qualification is essential to fly at those sites. The badge provides ready proof of the minimum qualification.

3. Within 4 km of an aerodrome all pilots must operate under direct supervision (of a Wings badge holder or an approved Instructor), away from aerodromes trainees should not be considered safe to fly on their own until they have reached the Wings standard.

4. The Wings Badge is compulsory for MFNZ Members (this appears to have been dropped in the latest MFNZ consitution) :

NOTE - not compulsory for non-member park fliers.

(a) all members who fly at sites within 4 km of an aerodrome. This is to ensure compliance with CAA rule 101.

(b) ALL MFNZ members as of 1 January 2012 (see above)

Note: To ensure compliance with CAA rule 101 any trainee pilot flying within 4 km of an aerodrome should be directly supervised by a Wings badge holder.

NOTE: To ensure compliance with CAA rule 101 all pilots must fly with an observer when flying within 4 km of an aerodrome.

5. Clubs should keep records of the members holding wings badge certification and forward to the MFNZ secretary the name of members attaining the certification.