The fence around the flying field has been removed for a few weeks. Grass in the surrounding paddock will be mown for hay soon when the weather is suitable.

There are some cones on corners to mark where the concrete corner post bases are to prevent any damage to the haymower. Please leave them in place until after mowing is completed.

As some will be aware, the runway is going to be extended after the hay is harvested. After negotiations with our very accommodating landlord, another 50 meters will be added to the Western end.

I wonder how many will still be running off the end of the strip??? Hmm

The electric fence system is back at full capacity and running well.  Be aware that it now gives the cows a good shock if they touch it, and that goes the same for us humans !!! Please do not leave fences arcing (shorting) on the ground as this can damage the wiring. If you cause any significant damage to the wire, such as breaks to a wire or the handles etc, please effect a repair as best you can and notify either Gordon, Phil or Grant (see Contacts page) as soon as posssible thereafter. Also, the Fence Power Unit must never be turned off, likewise the battery must never be disconnected, or used for other purposes (eg charging batteries). We cant afford to have a faulty fence as the cows will walk right through it and the damage could pontentially be huge. Please take care to put the fence up correctly.

The last Person at the field must ensure the Electric Fences are correctly erected (put up) and working before leaving the flying site. Please do a walk around the entire electric fence before departing, to make sure it is completely up and working with no short circuits. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the electric fencing be left lying on the ground if there are no persons using the runway at the club site.

HMAC’s Reekers Flying Field is currently

“OPEN for Flying”

Note: You must have an Observer when operating an aircraft from the HMAC Flying field.

Response Information for any Future Pandemic

Please note of the following guidelines when visiting the HMAC field no longer apply at the present time, this may change in the future.

We are keeping these available for future reference.

Please follow Covid Government guidelines when visiting the HMAC field plus follow our local requirements below.

Covid guidelines are here for your information

Health & Safety:

• Social Distancing rules apply. Maintain 1 metre separation.
• Anyone feeling unwell or with potential Covid-19 symptoms must stay away.
• You must be a current 2021-2022 member to resume flying.
• Everyone (includes visitors) must Scan the Covid Location Poster or fill out the Contact Tracing Register in the Letter Box upon arrival at the field. Please sanitise your hands immediately afterwards.
• Bring your own hand Sanitiser and Bacterial Wet Wipes etc to the field for your use.
• Bring a soapy water spray or similar for sanitising your planes and equipment (eg: Handy Andy, Dettol, dishwashing soap or similar in a spray bottle with cleaning rags/paper towels). Please take home all of your own rubbish and cleaning items.
• Take home “all” of your rubbish including paper towels, gloves, rags, food items and any potentially contaminated items.
• Sanitise hands before and after putting the fence “down or up” and when closing the road gate. Alternatively use gloves.
• Sanitise all public equipment before and after use: eg Club Chairs, Table Handles, Road Cones and any club equipment used from the shed.
• Do not touch other peoples aircraft or equipment unless asked to do so by the owner and sanitise hands immediately afterwards.
• Sanitise/clean your aircraft, Transmitter, Starting Equipment & Tools etc regularly if others are to handle these items.

Flying:

• Maintain 2 metre separation
• Use the starting poles or a model restraint for your aircraft when starting IC motors
• Main runway: Only three pilots to be flying at a time from the pilots box.
• Only fly whilst standing on the painted pavers or remain a minimum of 2m apart
• Electric and glider flying: may take place from the paddock on the north side of the car park. There is no restriction on number of pilots flying from here, however remain 2m apart.

Covid19 Reporting:

• In the unlikely event that you or anybody you come in contact with develops Covid-19

you must contact a member of the committee immediately to assist with contact tracing.

Dated 04/12/2021 – HMAC Committee