Here is a link to the complete AMA Handbook
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/memanual.pdf
As a chartered AMA club we fly by, and abide by, the
rules and safety regulations of the AMA otherwise you
cannot be covered by the AMA insurance and benefits. It is in the best interest of our members, pilots and guest that we stick to and follow these safety guide lines. The link above is the complete handbook, the following section explains how the flying area is setup with the safety fence and the pilot stations
A. Introduction:
The AMA has determined that most modelers and model clubs are careful in their selection of flying sites, site layout, and operational practices.
The suggested specifications detailed below have been developed to promote improved field management and provide added margins of safety for the ever-increasing numbers of fliers and spectators.
Most clubs should be able, with reasonable effort, to comply with this suggested layout for general field arrangement and conditions for sport flying.
The suggested specifications are not mandatory requirements, and compliance with these suggestions does not, of course, guarantee that no accident will occur.
The AMA recommends that individual clubs design their flying sites based not only on geographic area
available but also on sound sensitivity, obstructions, proximity of neighbors, etc., while incorporating the recommendations presented below.
The types of aircraft the site is anticipated to accommodate, such as Giant Scale or small electrics, may effect an increase or decrease of the overfly area. (See FIGURE 2.)
When designing or redesigning any flying site the AMA should be contacted with any
questions, comments, or concerns regarding specifications, layout, and safety.
The official AMA Safety Code remains the governing factor. All members and clubs should conduct their field operations in
accordance with the Code.
Taxi Area:
No landings or takeoffs from this area.
—Provides additional open space between pilots and aircraft during the time when most out-of-control accidents happen.
—Allows taxi room in front of other pilots with less chance of other frequencies interfering with taxiing aircraft.
Barrier:
Designed to stop taxiing models from veering into pilots’ and/or spectators’ positions. (Includes plastic or chainlink fencing, hay
bales, shrubbery, etc.)
Pilot Line:
Set back from runway edge to keep pilots away from aircraft.
B. Personnel Side of Flight Area:
Locations Distance Factor (measured perpendicular from edge at runway safety line)
Runway edge is the basic Safety line or 0
Pilot line a minimum of 25 feet from safety line
Pit line a minimum of 45 feet from safety line
Spectator line a minimum of 65 feet from safety line
Parking lot a minimum of 80 feet from safety line
Safety Zone: An additional 250-foot safety zone, added to the OVERFLY AREA, is desirable if any major roads, buildings, or
outdoor personnel activities are in the general area or if high-speed or high-performance aircraft are flown.
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Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications