Kapiti Aeromodellers Club Inc. (Full Name of Club)

HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

FOR OPERATING MODEL

AIRCRAFT

AT

Queen Elizabeth Park.Paekakariki MacKays Crossing Entrance

(Full address of flying location)

14/11/2017

(Date)

Kapiti Aeromodellers Club Inc Committee Date: _14/11/2017___

Introduction

Kapiti Aeromodellers Club Inc. conducts model aircraft flying activities at Queen

Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki for club members and invited members of other clubs

affiliated to Model Flying New Zealand.

Whilst flying model aircraft at this location does not constitute a public event, spectators

are welcome to attend and observe.

Safety is of paramount importance in all of the flying conducted at this airfield.

Rules and Procedures

Rules governing the safe operation of radio controlled model aircraft at this location are

listed in the following publications:

1. CAA Regulations Part 101

2. Model Flying New Zealand Members Manual

3. NZJMA’s Jet Turbine Code of Practice

4. Large Model SIG Code of Practice

5. This Club’s safety rules and guidelines

MFNZ and NZJMA have approved this site for the flying of all types of model aircraft

including jet turbine models in terms of the above listed publications.

Hazards and Risks

A Risk Assessment has been undertaken and a Register of Hazards established. Both

the severity of a risk and the frequency of the risk occurring are taken into account to

give a final score by using the methodology recorded in MFNZ’s “Risk Assessment

Procedure”.

Mitigation of identified risks is undertaken by a number of control methods to lower the

final score to an acceptable level.

Should a serious accident occur, a post-accident audit will be conducted to capture any

additional actions to make model flying at this site even safer.

Any queries regards this document should be directed to the Club’s President.

Proximity to Personnel

The approach adopted to ensure the safety of members, observers and nearby

residents is one of lateral separation and flight direction limitations. This is a similar

approach to that taken when considering safety at aviation locations and events. The

logic is based on accepting a low risk of an aircraft accident, and following this

occurrence, trying to ensure the aircraft is as far away from any people as possible.

The layout of the airfield and establishing safety lines makes best use of this approach.

First Aid

A comprehensive first aid kit is located on site and some members also carry their own

first aid supplies.

A Defibrillator is part of the Club’s 1st aid equipment and is available in the club house.

Fire Hazard

Radio controlled model aircraft generally fall into three categories: -

Diesel, Methanol and Petrol fueled Aircraft

These types of model aircraft have been flown internationally for several decades with a

very low incidence of fire.

Electric Powered Aircraft

Electric aircraft are powered by Lithium Polymer batteries which may combust in the

event of a crash or use of incorrect charging procedures. The fire is of a very short

duration and risk of environmental damage is low.

Jet Turbine Aircraft

Jet turbines use Diesel, Kerosene or Jet A1 fuel for their operation. The small fuel

loads carried and the temperature of exhaust gases pose a small risk to the surrounding

area.

Fire Mitigation

A commercial sized dry power fire extinguisher is located on site and is readily

accessible to all club members.

Members charging batteries at the strip do so in a safe manner away from buildings and

combustible materials. Members are encouraged to charge and store batteries, in

fireproof containers.

Each jet turbine pilot will have his personal CO² fire extinguisher when flying at this

location.

Attachments:

1. Key Contacts List

2. Hazards Register

3. Flight Line Guidelines

Attachments: Separate Electronic Documents

4. Risk Assessments and Control Measures

5. Aircraft Inspection Form

6. Club Safety Rules and Guidelines

Attachment 1: Key Contacts List List of Contacts

(List name of contact)

(List phone numbers)

Club Committee

Steve Hutchison – President

021 644595 04 2973097

Safety Officer

Roger White

04 904 0766

Paraparaumu Fire Station

111

Wellington Free Ambulance Paraparaumu

111

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Brendan Bulliffe – Ranger Wayne Boness Parks Controller Drew Brown - Farmer

021 667 321 0276000180

Model Flying New Zealand

Jonathan Shorer

06 362 6313

CAA

04 560 9400

Attachment 2: Hazards Register

Environmental (The following are examples of type of information to be recorded)

Airspace

CAA has a registered “Danger Zone” covering our airspace. Danger Area designation: D620

Airfield

Runway

North/South alignment. 155 metres Unrestricted approach from North and South. Hazards to the North of strip. Cycleway 50 metres from Northern end and uncontrolled environment beyond. Hazards to the South of the strip. Sandhills, Farmland. Public access road 400 metres from south end of strip

Flight Envelope

The flight envelope extends to the north, east and south. No flying West of a line drawn north south of the pilots box. Aircraft to be within line of sight at all times.

Surrounding Area

Public Road Public park access road Cycle/Walking track Horse riding business.

• Motorway to the East – 1.5kms from pilots’ box.

• 500 metres from South end of runway

• 50 metres from Northern end of strip

• 1km to the East of the strip

Stables at the Park

Grounds Layout

Airstrips Pilots’ Box Area to the North. Pits Area Spectators

Grassed area – fire hazard Personnel close to runway Scrub-land – fire hazard Behind Safety fence Spectators only allowed in pits area by invitation. Spectator area 30 metres from runway

Radio Spectrum

Use of MFNZ approved frequencies only with most pilots using 2.4 GHz. Peg Board in use for 26-72MHz radios

Meteorology

Windsock. In house anemometer mounted on club house

Fire

Spread of fire through undergrowth.

Mechanical Aircraft

Failure of aircraft

RC system

Failure of communications system

Fuel

Fire Hazard – covered above

Accident/Failure

On airstrip Off airstrip

Collision

On circuit

Human Pilot Qualification

Control of aircraft

Operational Limitations

Operating within airspace and geographical limits.

Pilot Awareness/Co-ordination

Loss of awareness of operating environment

Safety Management

Co-ordination of safety response.

Medical Unexpected medical event affecting ability to control aircraft. Sunburn. Minor and/ or major injuries.

Attachment 3:

FLIGHT-LINE GUIDELINES FOR FLYING AT

Kapiti Aeromodellers Club

(Name of flying location) When more than one pilot is present, the following matters are to be discussed and agreed: - Runway:

• In Use

• Circuit Direction

• Entry

• Exit

• Queuing Startup Area

• Positioning

• Jets - fire extinguishers present Take Off

• Once airborne move to Pilots’ Box

• Takeoff run, only 80m down runway.

• Aircraft not to be at full speed going past the pilots’ box. Circuit:

• Limitations 500 ft AGL North of the Whareroa Stream. 650 ft AGL South of the stream.

• All flying to the East, North and South of the runway.

• No direct turns or maneuvers directly towards any occupied areas.

• No over-flying of residential properties. Emergencies:

• Jet turbine pilots – personal fire extinguishers on hand.

• Club Fire extinguishers are located in the Clubhouse and tractor shed.

• Anyone going to recover aircraft MUST have approval of active pilots.

• No one on the active runway unless specifically cleared by active pilots. Engine outs:

• Verbally communicate immediately

• Control aircraft to runway, or if not possible, to the most appropriate safe area to the North/East/South side of the runway onto farmland if possible.

KAPITI AEROMODELLERS’ CLUB INCORPORATED

CLUB OPERATING RULES AND PROCEDURES Amended from Aug 2017 Released November 2017 Please note that these operating rules and procedures are additional to rules and regulations as published by Model Flying New Zealand & CAA and should be read in conjunction with such.

Safety Manual available on the Model Flying New Zealand website: http://www.modelflyingnz.org/docs/manual/Safety%20CLUB%20MANUAL%20Section%2006%202013.pdf

Also KAMCI Risk Assessment and KAMCI Club Safety Plan Available on the KAMCI website under Club Stuff/Documents

1. Rules apply to all Kapiti flyers regardless of model type being flown.

2. All models, new or repaired, are to be inspected by a model inspector prior to being flown

for the first time from the club field. A list of model inspectors is displayed on the Club

notice board and is available on the club website. Inspections to be guided by the KAMCI

Club Aircraft Inspection Form available on the website under: Club Stuff/Documents.

3. If you are flying on an FM system (non-2.4 GHz).

(a) If you are the only one in the paddock using such a system, then you are free to

fly.

(b) If there are 2 members using an FM system, then each takes responsibility for

communicating with the other.

(c) If there are 3 or more using long wire, then the frequency board MUST be used.

4. Prior to starting any models, including electric, models must be restrained either by an

assistant or some form of tether.

5. If it is necessary to run an engine at high revs for a period, this should be done away

from the pit area and preferably North of the clubhouse. Ensure that no one is standing in

line with the propeller or in front of the model during run up.

6. Mufflers must be fitted to all engines that are designed to be fitted.

7. All aircraft shall conform to MFNZ and KAMCI noise restriction requirements and must be

operated at minimum noise.

(a) Prop tip speeds can contribute to excessive and unpleasant noise. In such

cases, re-propping options should be examined.

8. Before attempting to fly, check the number of models that are airborne. The maximum

number which may be in the air at one time is 5 (FIVE).

9. Everyone should get a fair opportunity to fly. Be aware of others and do not dominate the

flight line.

10. If needed, confirm that you have an observer available. It is the pilot’s responsibility to get

an observer.

11. Responsibility to follow the observer rule in every instance is with the flyer wanting to

become airborne:

Observers are NOT required when:

1 (one) aircraft is airborne and flying below 400 feet.

Observers ARE required:

(a) When there is a possibility of flying at over 400 feet, irrespective of the number of

aircraft airborne.

(b) Two or more aircraft are being flown (up to the maximum of 5). An observer is

required for each aircraft other than the first.

(c) The pilot is not a wings badge holder, then he/she must have an observer who IS

a wings badge holder.

12. Observers. All Wings badge holders are classified as qualified observers. Those without

wings badges who have been made aware of the observer rules, are listed in the club

house in the Observers book. Observer requirements are listed at the end of this

document.

13. If you need to go onto the strip for any reason, confirm with pilots in the box that it is OK

to do so. Keep the time on the strip to the minimum possible.

Advise when the strip is clear.

14. Before taxiing onto the runway, pilots must first check that it is OK to do so, by asking

pilots in the pilot’s box that they are OK with you taking off.

15. All pilots must fly from the pilot’s box. It is accepted that when landing a pilot may wish to

improve his/her field of vision by moving to one end or another bay. To accommodate

this, the pilot’s box has been designed with larger bays at both ends.

16. Height restrictions, as directed by CAA, are as follows: See drawing at the end of this

document.

The Whareroa stream (approx. 280 m North of the clubhouse) forms the landmark

reference for the height restrictions.

North of the Whareroa stream - 500 ft AGL

South of the Whareroa stream - 650 ft AGL

17. No aircraft may be intentionally flown to the West of the runway or over the pits area. The

clubhouse side of the runway is OUT of BOUNDS

18. When more than one aircraft is being flown, it is mandatory that "circuit flying" be strictly

observed.

19. Circuit directions are Right hand on the Northerly vector and Left hand on the Southerly

vector. At no time should the pilot turn toward the pit area. This means, for example, if

flying a circuit whereby you are flying from South to North down the runway (clockwise

circuit) you should not turn left towards the pits.

20. Taking off to the North. You may not take off to the North if there is activity on the track

opposite the end of the strip.

21. Flying and associated activities must be carried out in a safe and considerate manner. If

intending to make a low pass check that the runway is clear and make your intentions

known to other pilots. If flying with others, avoid making repeated low passes as this is

distracting to other pilots.

22. If flying aerobatics, these must be flown on a line to the East of the runway. No

aerobatics are to be performed near the pit area or above the strip.

23. Should you experience any unusual characteristics during flight, e.g. control flutter,

erratic response etc., the model must be landed as soon as possible and checked out

before attempting to fly again.

24. If your model has engine failure, call “Dead stick”. On such occasions other pilots MUST

give landing priority to the affected model.

25. ALWAYS advise other pilots when you are going to land, and, if you need to “go around”

advise other pilots. Once you have landed, taxi or remove your model from the strip as

soon as possible and notify any pilots still flying that the strip is clear.

26. DO NOT taxi into the pit area.

27. Visitors.

(a) Visitors from other clubs are always welcome on a casual basis. If a Visitor from

another club arrives and wishes to fly, then it is the responsibility of the visitor to

make him/herself known. The senior club member there at the time needs to

check the club membership of the visitor and sight their MFNZ card and wings

badge before explaining local rules etc., before the visitor can fly. If they have an

MFNZ membership but not a wings badge, they may still fly but must have an

observer and for the first flight, an Instructor observing.

(b) Any member of the public visiting and who wishes to ‘have a go’ should be taken

under the wing of the senior member present and appropriate arrangements

made.

(c) Any club member bringing along a visitor to fly is responsible for that visitor and

making sure that all protocols are followed.

(d) It is expected that if a member of another club wishes to fly regularly with the

club that they take out Associate membership. Any visitor or friend who has flown

more than 3 times with the club, is expected to take out full or associate

membership.

(e) It should be noted that membership requirement is a guideline only and each

case needs to be judged on its merits.

28. No animals are allowed within the fenced area of the flying field. The farm precinct is also

out of bounds to animals (except in the normal public access places), so a dog leashed

outside the field boundary, is still on the farm and therefore not allowed.

29. Children must be kept under close supervision at all times.

30. First person View (‘FPV’) and autonomous aircraft.

(a) When flying an aircraft using FPV at Queen Elizabeth Park, an observer MUST

be used. The aircraft may not be flown outside of the visual area of the observer.

The observer should be of the same mode as the pilot so, in an emergency, the

observer can take over.

(b) In view of our proximity to full size aircraft operations, autonomous control of

flight is not permitted.

31. Fun days such as Tomboy flying. One design competitions provide a lot of fun and

enjoyment to those taking part. However, for all to enjoy, certain rules need to be

observed.

(a) Hand launching from all pilots simultaneously from within the field is allowed.

(b) Pilots, once launched should endeavour to clear the field.

(c) Tomboy and similar events take little elapsed time, so the airspace should be the

preserve of the flyers for the 5 or so minutes the flight takes. Other club members

at the field at the time should be made aware that the flight is about to happen,

so they do not attempt a flight themselves at the same time.

(d) Flight space rules apply the same to such events as any other flight, as do height

rules and number of aircraft in the air at any one time being a maximum of 5.

(e) For the purposes of the competition and the nature of the flight, normal circuit

rules do not apply.

(f) Given the nature of this event and how it is flown, it is deemed acceptable to

have the timekeeper and one observer rather than 4 observers.

(g) Another ‘flight’ should not immediately take place after one has finished unless

other members not involved agree.

(h) From time to time other special flying events may take place and rules for such

will be promulgated as necessary.

32. The committee reserves the right to sanction members found to be deliberately or

frequently flouting these rules and take the appropriate action. Authority for such action is

covered in the Constitution, section 5.

ROLE OF THE OBSERVER

1. Ensuring the safety of the Public, air traffic and other members by advising the pilot at

all times what is happening in the sky and on the periphery.

2. Actively scanning the aerial area (visually and audibly) for full size aircraft.

3. Advising the pilot of other pilots calls.

4. Any other hazards that may appear during the flight (people on the strip or adjacent

walking track etc.)

5. Assist the pilot in not exceeding height restrictions and appropriate aircraft separation.