David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Discussion at our club set me thinking about lone flyers and whether it's common that clubs are happy for members to fly by themselves. I'm talking about situations where flyers are at the patch by themselves of course and not just the only model in the air. Granted, I know there are a lot of exceptions to this - some clubs have local conditions that dictate two flyers must be present, there are plenty of non-club park flyers, lone slope soarers flying from non-club public land etc. but, just thinking about your club, does it allow single flyers? The voting categories were a bit tricky - I could only think of 'yes' or 'no' so apologies if I've missed something obvious Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 16/07/2014 06:41:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Both clubs that I fly at permit lone flying, but state in their rules that it's not recommended. Seems perfectly sensible to me that the onus is on the individual member to decide for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan W Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Fortunately, Yes. My free time does not coincide with normal working hours, so I am often solo at the flying patch. After all, I am allowed to ride my motorbike all by myself. Also I can go cross-country by mountain bike or running and meet barely a single soul all the way. There is risk in many things we do. In my view, it is up to the individual to be responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Herholdt Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes, after taking the basic-flying test ( Danish A-Certificate) for model pilots. InMy former club after aproval of seniormembers of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jones 7 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes - but only if your an A cert holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Isn't a 'No, but...' A Yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Herholdt Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well, it would still not be allowed just because someone does it Edited By Per Herholdt on 16/07/2014 08:21:01 Edited By Per Herholdt on 16/07/2014 08:23:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes, no restrictions. Personally I used to fly alone occasionally but these days I would only fly my electric powered glider when alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes (and in theory not necessary in practice) they should have a MFNZ Wings badge for the appropriate class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lawrence 1 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Our does, however I personally do not like to fly alone. A second person is not only usefull in an emergency, but also can aid with orientation and recovery should the model meet terra firma outside the field, sometimes in the field too if the grass is waist high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Saroli Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes and No! If a club said no then people will go down to the park and fly, in my opinion if you have a A certificate then there should be no problem my club suggest some one to be there for safety reason but how many time I've gone there and there is no one there it dose not mean I can fly and go home after all we are paying for it to be members, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyuk Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes and if they did not I would find another club. I live some way from the field and fly during the week and the chances of finding someone to go with especially at short notice, on say a Tuesday morning are slim. So that would mean no flying. It's my risk after all and I am careful. I know accidents happen but I ride a motorbike and they happen to them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu knowles Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 This subject has been done to death several times. Should people be allowed to drive alone on quiet roads? be home alone? cut the grass, use power tools - the list is endless. The world inhabited by lawyers is not the real world. Honestly - get a life, - and I mean that in its most literal interpretation, get out there and climb a mountain or something. All this needs to be confronted at every opportunity. Nothing personal here but I do detest this sort of thinking which is curbing the lives of everyone. **edited for language** stu k Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 16/07/2014 09:27:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 In all 3 clubs I was (or still be) member you were allowed to fly alone. In all 3 clubs I had the situation that sometimes nobody was at the field. So if I am not allowed to fly alone - what to do? go home again? Of course you need to be careful and know what you do - but this is valid even more if there are others - especially as I remember "close shave" situations in all 3 clubs. VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 just saw Stu's comment and I have to say I agree. Well written! VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Saroli Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well I live 2 miles from my club and sometime I go and cut the grass on my Own and test the runaway after( that's my excuse anyway) if they said no to flying on you own then it surely the rules apply for cutting grass on a mower on you own My boy fell off the bike the other day and bruised is knee it doesn't mean he cant go on his bike on is own! Accident do happen there not predicted Well said Stu and Vecchio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I just put yes because I knew where it would go Unless your lease or rental agreement forbids it let folk make their own choice. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Allowed, because there is no traffic congestion in the air by modelers .. so far... Rgds Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 16/07/2014 09:38:22: I just put yes because I knew where it would go In the 'yes' box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I find I am more likely to do something silly when lots of other people are around, I have a procedure I follow when preparing to fly and can miss things if I get interupted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We do not recommend it but we realise that its not always possible for that to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Randall Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 The owner of our site does not permit it and at weekends a flying club use the site and we insist on all fliers having a spotter in case a light aircraft over flies us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depron Daz Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes but must be A cert. However we are fairly close to RAF Odiham and sometimes get very low and fast helis coming over our patch, so spotters are helpful, but many people fly solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes, but you have to be 'certified' to do so. An 'A' will help, or an assessment. Having said that, my last club didn't but due to absence of an instructor I purposely turned up on my own and taught myself to fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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