Indooraviation.com
  • A.M.S.A Indoor Aviation
    • Col's newsletters
    • Reference Docs
    • Archived News
  • Location and maps of flying venues
  • Rules and protocols
    • Why some rules are important
  • AMSA Indoor Aviation fliers - Insurance coverage
  • Which models are suitable to fly at Indoor Aviation ?
  • The choices Free Flight, Remote Control, Build or Buy
    • Free Flight rubber powered model aircraft
    • Remote Controlled (RC) aircraft
  • Gallery of indoor models and pilots
    • More models and their pilots
    • Slide show of indoor models, makers and pilots
  • Hints tips and vendors
    • Keeping the cost down
    • Keeping it simple
    • Useful links with good advice
    • Some tips from experience
  • Interesting small stuff
    • Impressive
    • A bit different
    • Archived News
    • Two of Peter McCarthy's delta designs including the simple "Day Before Delta" design
  • Achievements
    • Indoor Flying in Aviation History
    • The Joint Pan Pacific projects >
      • The Southern Cross project
      • The Denny Radio Plane project
    • Colin Parker
    • Don Bladier
    • Photos and Videos from 25 Sept 2015 at Waverley
    • Dave Smith
    • John Bird's Senator and 1/2 size Wakefield
    • Nick Calvino
    • The legacy of Adolph Hass
  • Credit where due
  • Photos from previous days
    • 2013 Photos >
      • Photos from 22 Feb
      • Photos from 12 March
      • Photos from 26 March
      • Photos from 9 April
      • Photos from 14 May
      • Photos from 26 May
      • Photos from 31 May
      • Photos from 11 June
      • Photos from 28 June
      • Photos from 9 July
      • Photos from 26 July
      • Photos from 13 August
      • Photos from 10 September
      • Photos from 27 September
      • Photos from 8th October
      • Photos from 12 November. (Thanks Don!)
      • Photos from 29 November (Thanks Ian)
      • Photos from 10 Dec
    • 2014 Photos >
      • Photos from 31 Jan2014
      • Photos from 11 Feb 2014
      • Photos from 28 Feb 2014
      • Photos from 28 March 2014
      • Photos from 8 April 2014
      • Photos and Video from 24 April 2014
      • Photos from 13 May 2014
      • Photos from 29 May 2014
      • Photos from 10 June, 2014
      • Photos from 27 June 2014
      • Photos from 25 July, 2014
      • Photos from 9 September 2014
      • Photos from 26 Sept 2014
      • Photos from 14 Oct 2014
      • Two videos from Friday 31 October, 2014
      • Photos from 11 November, 2014
      • Pictures from 28 Nov, 2014
      • Photos from 9 Dec 2014
    • 20015 Photos >
      • Photos from 30 Jan 2015
      • Photos from Waverley 8 Dec 2015
      • Photos and video from Knox 13 Nov 2015
      • Photos from 30 October 2015
      • Photos from 11 August at Waverley - John Bird Trophy day.
      • Photos from 14 July 2015
      • Photos 9 June Waverley
      • Photos from Knox 8 May and 26 May 2015
      • Photos from 24 April 2015
      • Photos from 7 April 2015
      • Photos from 27 March 2015
      • Photos from 10 March 2015
      • Videos and Photos from 10 Feb 2015
      • Photos from Feb 27 2014
    • Photos from 2016 >
      • Some photos from Feb/March 2016
      • Photos from 14 June 2016
      • Photos from 24 June 2016
      • Photos Knox 18 Oct 2016
      • Photos Waverley 11Oct 2016
  • Other indoor aviation group web sites
  • + John Bird - IA Member #1
  • + Wes Hoffman
  • Archived stuff. Look for some interesting articles and stuff here.
  • John Bird Trophy
    • John Bird trophy 2022
    • John Bird Trophy 2019 >
      • John Bird Trophy 2019
    • John Bird Trophy 2018 >
      • Col's report of the day
      • Photos from the day
      • The Winning Design
      • Peter Mac's design
    • John Bird Trophy 2017
    • John Bird Trophy 2016
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.

  • 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.

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