Field Etiquette by Sam Hart
	This is a list of things that I think would make it a little more pleasant at our Flying Fields..... You do not necessarily have to agree with me, However, these are issues that I think are just plain good manners, and in other cases, just good O'l Common Sense.

Some of these issues are also related to safety concerns..... This article is not aimed at any one individual, or meant to make anyone comply..... It is solely intended to be a REMINDER to each of us, so that we may be accident free, not only to ourselves, but our fellow fliers, and to include any adjoining Properties.

1.) Always put the Frequency Pin back on the Board when you are through flying, and put your Transmitter in the Impound Area...... I think impounding of the transmitters is a Rule..... You may be the only one on your Frequency, but you never know when someone may arrive later, using the same Frequency...... If each of us returns our Transmitter to the Impound area, we are also more likely to make sure our transmitters are turned off.

2.) When you start your engine, make sure no one is in the "plane" of the propeller..... If they happen to be, kindly ask them to move away and get behind the aircraft..... How many times have we seen a propeller loosen up or the whole works (prop, spinner, and prop nut) fly off.

3.) If you need to "run-up" an engine, (for example, break an engine in or test run an engine) please think of others..... Do it as far away from the Flight Line as you can...... Some fliers Greatly Depend upon the Sound of thier engine in flight to determine the speed of the aircraft or if the aircraft is flying under power.

4.) If someone is flying a New ariplane for the first time, it would nice and considerate if no one else would take off and/or fly, so that individual could concentrate entirely on his or her own aircraft, especially the First Flight..... I have seen several fliers wait until a new aircraft took off, then decide to start up thier engine or even take their plane to the air,, or run an engine at full throttle in the Pits..... Please be Considerate in these cases.

5.) If Possible, have a spotter with you if more than two airrplanes are in the air at any one time.... Four eyes are better than two to keep track of the other airplanes.

6.) Don't taxi into Take Off position until the Runway is CLEAR.... I have been guilty of this myself.... Many times an aircraft engine may quit running upon landing or run off the far side of the runway.... I have seen situations where someone was trying to start a dead engine on the runway, and another pilot decided to take off..... Please folks, make sure the runway is clear before taxing out or taking off.....Think of safety.

7.) In situations where you do happen to "Stall" on take off or landing, make an effort to get your plane off the runway as quickly as possible.... You don't necessarly need to "run" but do try to get your plane off quickly, especially if another plane is wanting to take off or a plane happens to be in thier landing approach.

8.) This issue may be in the rules, but we all need to be conscience of the fact to fly in the same Direction or Pattern...... If you want to do a "turn around pattern", refrain from doing it "over" the field. ... It is best to fly a "Turn Around Pattern" far out.... By a "Turn Around Pattern", I mean flying in a manner that brings you on the same "track" in each direction.... When other planes are in the air, the chance of a "MID-AIR" is more likely if the planes are flying Head On to each other.... I think we all need to fly in the same direction if more than one plane is in the air at the same time.

9.) It is important that each of us read our Club Rules.... They have been written for a reason.... I know that I have not done this in a while, but I will before our next flying season gets underway....And I am sure that when I reread these rules, I will be reminded of something.... In case you do not have a set of our Club Rules, I am sure Cliff will come up with a set for you....

Whittington Field Flight Tables

As most of you know, we have six(6) Tables set up so that Modelers can "Prepare" their Plane for Flight, and/or do "Maintance" on their craft, rather than be on bended knee on the ground..... These tables are very useful for all to use, especially for the "Ol" Timers in our Club...... It would be most appreciated by all, and very courteous on your part, if you would remember to remove your plane and clear the table for others to use when you have completed your maintance and/or completed your flight.....