Safety

Safety is everyone's responsibility. These guidelines exist to protect pilots, spectators, and the public. If you witness an unsafe act at the field, speak up or notify the Safety Officer immediately.

Pre-Flight Safety Checklist

[Safety Officer to add pre-flight checklist items]

• [Placeholder — range check procedure]
• [Placeholder — battery inspection]
• [Placeholder — control surface check]
• [Placeholder — failsafe verification]
• [Placeholder — airspace check / NOTAM review]
• [Placeholder — weather assessment — link to weather page]

Field Safety Procedures

[Safety Officer to add field-specific safety procedures]

• [Placeholder — flight line rules]
• [Placeholder — what to do if aircraft goes out of control]
• [Placeholder — emergency landing procedures]
• [Placeholder — calling aircraft in/out on the line]
• [Placeholder — spectator area management]

LiPo Battery Safety

[Safety Officer to add LiPo-specific guidance]

• [Placeholder — storage voltage, charging practices]
• [Placeholder — handling swollen/damaged packs]
• [Placeholder — fire safety — LiPo bags, extinguisher location]
• [Placeholder — disposal procedures]

Emergency Procedures

• [Placeholder — first aid kit location at field]
• [Placeholder — nearest hospital / urgent care]
• [Placeholder — field address for emergency services: 738 Evergreen Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032]
• [Placeholder — incident reporting procedure]

External Safety Resources

• AMA Safety Program
• AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
• FAA Recreational Flyer Rules
• FAA B4UFLY App — Check airspace before flying

Safety Reference Images

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