Music City Aviators Model Airplane Club

PART VIII. SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES

SAFETY RULES:
1. In order to fly at the R/C field, one must be a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and a valid Metro Park Permit. A person who cannot show a current license upon request, will not be allowed to fly.
2. The official AMA safety code and all safety rules contained in the AMA Model Aircraft Regulations book shall be applicable to all flying activity at the R/C field, as well as any safety regulations set by the Metropolitan Park Board.
3. Spectators are always welcome, but must remain behind the roped pit area. This includes pets.
4. Engine break-in running shall not be conducted in the pit or spectator areas.
5. No transmitters will be turned on for range check, equipment check or flying without proper clearance. Before turning on a transmitter, the person must place his card on the frequency board opposite the vacant channel in which his transmitter operates. When a person finishes using the channel, he should turn off his transmitter and remove his card from the board.
6. Any pilot may declare an emergency (including dead stick) by voice. (This should be relayed from one flier to another along the flight line.) Once declared, he has right-of-way over all craft under power. There will be no take-offs or landings until he lands or the emergency is terminated.
7. No one, other than pilots, owners, or Club members shall enter the pit area.
8. No flying is ever permitted over the pit area, spectator area or parking lot.

FIELD GUIDELINES:

1. Do not litter the field. This includes cigarette butts. Use trash containers provided to keep field clean. 2. Each member is responsible for any and all actions by themselves, their children or their guests. This includes damage to property including aircraft and equipment.

PART IX. ETIQUETTE

Like other sports, certain rules should be followed which make it nice for everyone. Some of these are:

1. When one has the same frequency as another flyer or flyers, take turns so each gets a chance to fly.
2. Remember, the instructor likes to fly also. Between flights the instructor will want to fly their own models.
3. Courtesy is contagious - use it.

PART X. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Music City Aviators was incorporated on January 18, 1991 and was resolved in 1992. The Club was re-incorporated in March 2006.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE MUSIC CITY AVIATORS, INC.

I. The name of the corporation is MUSIC CITY AVIATORS, INC.
II. The corporation shall have perpetual duration.
III. The corporation was organized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Code.
IV. The corporation is organized for the following purposes: educational and social, that is for those persons with an interest in aircraft models and flying thereof and to meet and share information.
V. The method of election of directors shall be left to the by laws.
VI. The registered office of the corporation is 1221 Cooks Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122, Wilson County, and its registered agent at this address is Charles Waterston.
VII. The name and address of the incorporator is Charles Waterston, 1221 Cooks Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122, Wilson County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The undersigned executes these Articles of Incorporation.

______________________________
Charles Waterston
Incorporator
1221 Cooks Road
Mount Juliet, TN. 37122

PART XI. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

(FLIGHT AND SAFETY RULES)
The grievance procedure provides a mechanism to enforce existing safety rules by providing a progressive disciplinary system when needed. Although most complaints can be resolved informally, if a complaint is serious or cannot be resolved informally, the matter should be referred to the Safety Committee for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned into the Safety Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form.

The Safety Officer/Committee Chairman shall use its judgment in carrying out action on the following:

a. A grievance form will be filled out and turned into the Safety Officer/Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required.

b. FIRST VIOLATION
Viewpoints of both complainants and accused will be considered. Complainant's name will be disclosed. A verbal reprimand will be given to the accused by the Safety Officer/Committee, and this will be recorded in the Club records.

c. SECOND VIOLATION
Complainant's name will be disclosed. The accused has the right to a written rebuttal, to be reviewed by the Club Safety Officer/Committee. If the Committee so decides, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the Club Newsletter.

d. THIRD VIOLATION
Safety Officer/Committee will notify the accused in writing and the Club members via the Club newsletter that the Club will vote on the expulsion of the accused at the next meeting. Said expulsion will last for a one-year minimum. A member may be expelled from the Club only upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at the next meeting. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.

e. The three actions will not be enforced unless they are accumulated within a two-year period of time.

f. Any member receiving a Grievance, who directs any retaliation action against the person filing said grievance, will be subject to immediate expulsion from the Club. This is to include threats, intimidation, physical harm, intentional equipment damage, or any other action deemed to be retaliatory by the Club Officers.

Club Grievance Form