Rules
The following rules apply when on the Sleap site, in addition to any general site rules imposed to SAC. Please adhere to them. They are there for the safety of everyone and to help protect our ability to fly here.
- Flying is permitted at the Western side of the East-West runway any time unless informed otherwise by a Committee member or Shropshire Aero Club (SAC)., such as during fly-ins and competitions. Access to the very end of the runway is now restricted to accommodate RAF activities and equipment (marked ‘Avoid’ on the included map).
- Models shall be grounded immediately if Shawbury Helicopters are present at the airfield performing training manoeuvres, if aerobatics are performed overhead below 1000 ft by SAC planes, or if a full-size aeroplane is present for any reason where models are flying. Note that Shawbury Helicopters may make extended off field manoeuvres, so be sure they are not returning before resuming flying.
- SAC is to be informed of model flying on weekdays by one elected member phoning SAC 01939 232882 before 8.45 am. At weekends the first flyer shall contact the control tower on arrival.
The elected member to phone SAC will normally be the first member to arrange flying on that day, and will confirm the call on SMF WhatsApp to avoid duplication. If the call cannot be made, then Shawbury Flight Ops are to be called.
- Models must be flown strictly below 400 ft and kept well clear of the adjacent 18/36 runway to the East, and the pits and parking areas.
- Access to the flying site is ONLY from the North Peritrack turning South along the right hand (West side) track on the SAC North-South 18/36 runway until turning right (West) onto our East-West runway and using the left side (South) track. Markings will be provided. MAKE SURE there are no aircraft taking off or landing as usual. See the included map.
- Vehicle Parking is in the rough area well before reaching our smooth runway, so as to be clear of the flying area, and the SAC runway 18/36.
- The pit area is at the East end of our smooth runway as appropriate on the day, depending on wind and safety conditions. Cars may unload at the pit area, when flying permits, but must immediately return to the parking area especially if Shawbury Helicopters appear.
- In the absence of the Flying or Safety Officer, then one member shall be appointed as Safety officer on the day, but can be changed as required.
- The Safety Officer’s instructions and requests shall be respected by all members, and all members are encouraged to remind each other of safety issues and the rules.
- The flight line will normally be East-West along the runway, unless the safety officer allows cross-runway flying. Pilots will keep together normally close to the green storage box. When taking off to the East, use a diagonal take off run and turn left to keep well clear of the pits and parking areas. Do not overfly the pits and parking areas.
- Visitors and guest flyers previously arranged with the committee, must be accompanied by members from the public area by the control tower, so as to respect the SAC rules for vehicles and pedestrians.
