Below are the ACMA Club Rules, ALL ACMA Club Members should do there best to follow and Enforce these rules.


"Irvington Field Safety and Courtesy Rules"


1. Open flames and smoking are not allowed anywhere on Irvington Field except in the pavilion and in the area between the pit fence and parking area. This is to comply with a stipulation in the lease agreement between Mobile County and ACMA.

2. All AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) safety code rules apply at Irvington Field, and during club events. The rules are posted in the pit area.

3. Only members of the AMA can fly at this flying site. Exceptions are newcomers who can fly with an ACMA member on a buddy-box for one flight only. Prospective members must apply for AMA membership immediately, even prior to becoming an ACMA member.

4. All transmitters must be impounded until the frequency pin can be obtained. No transmitters will be turned on unless the flier holds the frequency pin, and has posted his current AMA card on the frequency pin board. There is a 20-minute time limit on anyone holding a frequency pin.

5. Only narrow-band transmitters are allowed at lrvington Field. A frequency analyzer has shown that Channel 11 gets interference from an unknown source.

6. All non-electric powered models will have a functional muffler to reduce noise, unless they comply with the maximum 98 dB limit. The safety officer may rule on the question of noise.

7. When starting engines, models should be pointed in the direction of the runway, with props aligned along the pit area's east edge. Engines may not be started on the work benches in the shed.

8. All model aircraft shall be started with someone other than the pilot holding the plane, or with the use of a passive restraint. The restraining device shall be sturdy enough to restrain the aircraft at full throttle.

9. No plane or helicopter may taxi between the pit area and the runway. Planes that are too large or too heavy to be safely carried or pushed may be taxied from either end of the pit area to the nearest taxi way. You must set up your field equipment at that end of the pit area. Taxiing between the taxi ways and the center of the pit area is not permitted.

10. All powered aircraft must take off from, and land on the runway. This includes hand-launched models.

11. No more than five models will be flown at the same time, except during special club events. Pilots will stand on designated pads and should have an observer with them. No more than two observers may stand with a pilot while his or her plane is flying (includes instructor).

12. Because of the close proximity of the neighboring residence, there will be absolutely no flying allowed on the pit side (west) of the runway. Under no circumstances will pilots stand east of the runway and fly facing west to avoid looking into the morning sun.

13. High speed, low altitude passes over the asphalt runway are not allowed. Flying at high speed over the asphalt runway at an altitude lower than 50 ft. is prohibited.

14. Long duration engine runs (break-ins), and engine troubleshooting are to be accomplished at the downwind end of the pit fence.

15. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed before a pilot flies at the field on a given day, and are not allowed east of the fence.

16. Flying must be postponed while grass cutting or any other maintenance is in progress east of the pit area. This includes maintenance done by ACMA members or County personnel.

17. Unsupervised children and pets are not allowed beyond the spectator areas, in the pit areas, around the pilot stations, on the runway, and in the entire area east of the runway.

18. Fliers will refrain from buzzing any birds, horses, pigs or other animals that may stray into the overfly areas, or that may be present in the south portion of the landfill not leased by ACMA.