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1.6 Per AMA Safety guidelines, all RC aircraft should be labeled with the member's Name, AMA number, and contact information. This information may be placed on the inside or outside of the airframe. 1.7 Club members must at all times follow the AMA Safety Code. The current version of the AMA Safety Code can be found at: Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code 1.8 Club members must at all times follow the AMA's See and Avoid Guidance. The current version of the AMA's See and Avoidance Guidance can be found at: Microsoft Word - 540-d.docx (modelaircraft.org) 1.9 Club members should familiarize themselves with and follow all guidelines contained in, the AMA's Safety Program Handbook located at: 100.pdf (modelaircraft.org) 1.10 Club members must always conduct RC flight operations within the airspace boundaries defined in Section 2 of this document. 1.11 RC aircraft are restricted to flying below 400 feet above ground level. 1.12 Pilots must maintain visual line of sight with their aircraft at all times. 1.13 Only instructors are allowed to fly without a spotter. Solo pilots must use a spotter when flying. Student pilots must always fly with an instructor present. 1.14 Pilots should land (or descend to 50' or below) when full-scale aircraft are over the area defined for RC flight operations. 1.15 If a vehicle is entering the vicinity of the RC flight area during a flight, the pilot should maintain altitude until the vehicle is clear. Members approaching the flight area in their vehicles should stop at least 300 yards from the flight area and wait there until they are waved in. 1.16 It is the responsibility of the pilot to stay WELL CLEAR of full-scale aircraft and active areas of the airport at all times. 1.17 Aircraft in flight must remain in the designated flight area at all times. Flying over people, the pits, or the spectator area is strictly prohibited. 1.18 Pilots must fly from the area of the pilot line illustrated in Section 2. 1.19 Pilots will perform range and control checks as appropriate before flying. 1.20 Only two aircraft are permitted in the air at one time. 1.21 It is the responsibility of the pilot to avoid any livestock present in the flying area. 1.22 Club members must be approved by the head flight instructor before flying solo. 1.23 RC flight operations will be conducted during daytime hours. Night operations are prohibited. 1.24 Only RC flight operations are allowed. Free flight and control line flying are not permitted. 1.25 No drugs or alcohol are permitted on flying field grounds. Pilots will not fly while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 1.26 Members will immediately report any incursion into the active areas of the airport to the club safety officer and club president. Members will not enter active areas of the airport to retrieve equipment or for any other purpose unless instructed to do so by airport management. 1.27 All RC flight operations conducted at the field fall under the ultimate supervision of airport management, the FAA, and Kittitas County. Representatives of these organizations may suspend, modify, or make additions to the rules under which RC flight operations are conducted at any time. Members must immediately comply with any instructions provided by these authorities.