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Park Flyer Definition - Membership Comparison - Park Pilot Partner - Flying Site Development - Join at Hobby Shops - RebatesPark Flyer Definition:Park Flyer models will weigh two pounds or less and be incapable of reaching speeds greater than 60 mph. They must be electric or rubber powered, or of any similar quiet means of propulsion. Models should be remotely controlled or flown with a control line, remain within the pilot’s line of sight at all times, and always be flown safely by the operator. A Park Flyer site can be either an outdoor or an indoor venue. When flying at sites specifically designed for Park Flyers, the pilot will keep the model within the established flight boundaries of the field. Members need to take into consideration several factors including piloting ability, weight, size, and speed of the Park Flyer model to determine if a Park Flyer site is an appropriate venue for flying a particular model. The test should be, “Can I fly this model safely and quietly at this flying site?”For more information about flying visit:
To join click here! Click here to download a mailable application. Park Pilot PartnerAn Opportunity to Share Your Talent and Knowledge Flying Site Development:The AMA is encouraging the development of new, officially recognized AMA Park Pilot sites in metro areas throughout the US. As an aid in reaching this goal, we’ve developed a special “How to Start a Park Flying Site” turnkey package so members who are trying to secure a field won’t have to start from scratch when they approach landowners or officials responsible for regulation of public facilities. The package includes a DVD to show landowners and park officials what park flying is all about––and how different it is from the engine-powered, radio-control flying with which they may already be familiar. There are tips on how to approach officials and landowners, plus instructions on how to set up a field. It even includes a guide for how to quickly and efficiently organize a club, its bylaws, and field rules. And best of all, members will be able to inform landowners and officials that they’d be covered by AMA site liability coverage in the amount of $2.5 million, which should serve as a great incentive. The goal is to make it easier for official AMA recognized flying sites to be developed quickly and in great numbers. Download the Park Pilot Booklet----Here! Download the Park Pilot Manual----Here! Join at Hobby Shops:Hundreds of participating hobby dealers will be exhibiting the counter display you see in the photo, and they’ll be urging new park fliers to sign up. The display will contain brochures describing the program’s features and membership application forms will be included. Besides that, an ad promoting the advantages of Park Pilot Program membership is planned for insertions in commercial, RC-oriented publications. If you are an existing Hobby Shop and would like more information click Here. Check out the four page ad----Here! Check out the one page ad----Here! Rebates:Offset the cost of your new Park Pilot Membership! When you join you will receive rebate coupons in your membership package worth upto $50.00 Our partners include: Hobbico, Ready to Fly Fun, Hobby-Lobby, RC Micro World, and Rotory Modeler. Check out their web sites to see all the products they offer. |
This information is provided by the Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302. Tel.: 1-888-I-FLY-AMA (435-9262), www.modelaircraft.org