Indoor Aviation attempts to be as relaxed and enjoyable as possible but a few sensible rules are applied and there are good reasons why.
Indoor Aviation is the flying of small size aircraft inside a building.
Flying inside any public venue where the space is shared by others (fliers and observers) involves issues of safety and duty of care, so that codes of conduct and protocols of acceptable models and flying styles are there to help everyone enjoy themselves as much as possible.
Obvious variables are:
*The type of model.
*The size and weight of the model.
*The skill of the 'pilot'.
*The number of flyers in the air at the same time.
It is suggested that before formally joining or purchasing any equipment, you should attend one or more of an Indoor Aviation group's flying meetings to observe and discuss the details of what is entailed in either the purchase or the creation of a model suitable for Men Shed Indoor Aviation flying activities.
Indoor Aviation is the flying of small size aircraft inside a building.
Flying inside any public venue where the space is shared by others (fliers and observers) involves issues of safety and duty of care, so that codes of conduct and protocols of acceptable models and flying styles are there to help everyone enjoy themselves as much as possible.
Obvious variables are:
*The type of model.
*The size and weight of the model.
*The skill of the 'pilot'.
*The number of flyers in the air at the same time.
- Rubber power, micro electric, and other similar indoor systems such as compressed gas power and hand launch aircraft will be permitted to fly at the same time.
- No internal combustion or any form of combustible powered device is allowed at any time.
- The size and weight of the model to be flown must be matched to the size of the available flying space. Indoor fliers are smaller and lighter than the type of model aircraft which might be flown outdoors. Typical "park fliers", and most rotor craft are too fast and energetic.
- The pilot should have at least a basic level of competency or prior training in the flying of the type of model intended for use. e.g. Free Flight or Remote Control. Inexperienced pilots must have a competent member as an instructor on early flights until they are confident.
- in the case of remote controlled models the pilot must ensure that the transmitter used will not clash or interfere with the operation of any other model in use.
- The size of the venue influences what type of model or flying style, number of aircraft in the air and the compatibility of the mix of different models that share the same air space at any given time. Our sites are excellent spaces that allow shared operation but it is expected that common courtesies will be observed. For example, contest duration rubber powered free flight models are very light and fragile and disturbance of the air can disturb their trim and restrict the duration. Although they fly extremely slowly they are almost transparent and difficult to see when flying. The onus is on pilots of remote control craft to stay out of their way.
- The number of flyers in the air at the same time is determined by the size of the stadium and the compatibility of the models and flying style at the time. Pilots are expected to make sensible judgments in order to avoid an unacceptable risk of collision. A maximum of 6 aircraft should not be exceeded at any time.
It is suggested that before formally joining or purchasing any equipment, you should attend one or more of an Indoor Aviation group's flying meetings to observe and discuss the details of what is entailed in either the purchase or the creation of a model suitable for Men Shed Indoor Aviation flying activities.
