|
Charter #598 April 29, 1996 |
|
Chapter #1642 June of 1987 |
|
Columbia RC Modelers |
|
Interested in radio controlled or R/C model flying? Been away from the hobby for a while and want to see if it is still as much fun as it use to be? Do or did you fly control line or free flight and wonder what radio control flying is like? Looking for a hobby for you and your children?
Try the hobby of radio controlled model flying. Come on out and see our flying field and paved runway in Columbia, TN. Give our club trainer aircraft a try with one of our flight instructors. We are an AMA ( Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered R/C flying club. Our club has been active in the Columbia area since 1987. The flying field is an improved area comprised of 37 acres located on Monsanto Road. Amenities include a paved pit area with safety fence, a 50’ x 500’ paved runway , partially enclosed pavilion with work tables , toilet facilities and a concrete helipad for helicopters. Visitors and family members are welcome. So bring the family and a picnic lunch and join us for a day of fun in the sun on any Saturday or Sunday and even during the weekdays depending on job schedules.
For more information, an instructor or to arrange a test flight please contact any of the following members. Club Officers 2010 (Click on name to contact)
President……...…...Paul Handley Vice President……...Alan Dieterle
Board of Directors
Billy Winn Ronnie Linger
Flight Instructors
Roscoe Brannon…...Plane Darral Teeples…...Heli Bill Zinger…...Plane Jim Davenport…...Plane Tom Chism…...Plane
We conduct our monthly business meeting at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month in the clubhouse at Emory Cole Field in Columbia. Bring your plane and fly before and/or after the meeting if you desire.
Complete the application and bring it to our next meeting or contact and mail it to an officer. Our only requirements are a valid AMA membership ( for insurance purposes) and a willingness to have fun. Membership dues are payable annually . Junior (18 years and under) memberships are also available. Membership for both junior and standard new members will be prorated to the 1/2 year (6 months) in which they join.COLUMBIA R/C FLYINGMODELERSCOLUMBIA, TENNESSSEE
FLYING FIELD ETIQUETTE
I. When not in use, non 2.4 Ghz transmitters are to be kept in the impound area transmitter rack. II. When any transmitter is to be used (including range checks), you MUST have a frequency pin on your transmitter AND your AMA card in the appropriate slot. Never turn on a transmitter without a frequency pin. III. Always have a helper or a plane restraint when starting the engine. IV. Start engines with the plane facing the field, not towards the shelter or spectators. V. Extensive engine running should be done away from the pit area. VI. No taxiing in the pit area. When landing, there will be no taxiing between the white line and the shelter. VII. Only pilots and assistants are allowed on the flight line. VIII. When more than one plane is in the air, all pilots should have a “spotter”. IX. Engines are not to be started or run in the club shelter. X. Deliberate flying behind the flight line is prohibited. XI. Aerobatics including low altitude, high speed passes are not to be made over the runway - use the grass area beyond. XII. Pilots shall make an appropriate announcement when taking off, landing, or in emergency situations. XIII. Do not fly or start your engine (gas/glow/electric) when you are alone at the field. You must have a licensed driver with you. (Landlord’s Rule) XIV. Extensive hovering by helicopters should be done at the helipad when planes are present. (Review Heli Guidelines posted on the safety fence at the helipad) XV. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the field at all times. XVI. Common courtesy is to be practiced at all times. XVII. The AMA safety code applies at all times. |