I'm new to SASS and Carnation Farm, what do I need to know?
FAQs
  • How do I become a member?
    • Becoming a member requires some paperwork.  The paperwork is located at (link) Please download it, fill it out and send it in.  Please keep in mind that this is a volunteer organization and processing it may take several weeks. 
    • Why is a background check required?  The background check is a requirement of our lease.  Carnation Farm is private property that contains a summer camp for challenged kids.  Because we share the property, a background check is important for their safety.
  • Why do I need to join the AMA?
    • The AMA provides amazing insurance coverage for its members, it is a requirement of our lease agreement and required by the SASS flying site rules. 
  • When are the club meetings?
    • Club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month.  Monthly meetings are suspended June through August so we can fly instead.  The meeting location may chang, so visit (link) for the latest club meeting information. 
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      • The club meeting include a raffle.  The raffle has included airplanes, receivers, servos and in the future some bind and fly indoor aircraft. 
      • After the club meeting, the group moves onto a diner/pub for socializing. 
    1. How do I get involved? 
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      • Getting involved is easy.  Committees are always looking for new talent.  Look over the list of committees (link) choose what you might find interesting and call the committee chair. 
    1. Is there a way to check what is going on at the field before I leave my house?
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      • Yes, there are two ways. First is to click here (link) to check the calendar for scheduled field use. 
      • The second is to click here (link) to the Carnation Farms web cam to visually see the weather and what is happening.  
    1. What are the Site flying rules? 
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      • The Carnation Farm flying site rules can be found here (link)  These rules are more than what we would like to have, but SASS’s relationship with the landlord and neighboring property owners makes it necessary.  Reading the rules is a requirement of membership. 
    1. What is frequency control? 
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      • Many aircraft are controlled with transmitters on 72 mhz on one of 60 channels.  Two aircraft sharing a frequency usually results in the destruction of both aircraft.  SASS provides a way to track frequency usage by posting your AMA card on a board. 
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      • If you are flying with one of the newer 2.4 radios, frequency control is not necessary. 
    1. There is a gate at the field entry.  How do I get a gate code? 
      • Once a member, your email will be provided a gate code by email.  The gate code changes from time to time so check your email. 
      • The gate code may not be given to a non-member. 
    2. Can I bring a friend to the field?  
      • Certainly.  Remember, that they are a guest and they must leave when you do. 
    3. Can I park on the grass? 
      • No. 
    4. How do I get my planes out onto the field?
      • You may drive on the grass to drop off planes and equipment, but you must park your car in a designated area.  Areas where you can drive on the grass are limited.  Please verify those limited areas with another club member before you drive on the grass.  Often, the grass area can be very wet and may not support your car.  Please check the field before you drive on it. 
      • The club also owns a Polaris that seats 6 adults.  It is often used as a taxi to move planes and equipment to and from the parking area. 
      • If unsure, you must walk. 
    5. Can I sport fly when there is a contest?
      • It depends on the contest.  There is a lot of room at Carnation Farms.  Typically, sport flying and contests can occur at the same time.  However the contest has priority over sport flying concerning location and use of radio frequencies. 
    6. How do I get checked out on the equipment and shown around?  
      • Contact (link) to set up a mutually convent time.  Please try to provide some advance notice. 
    7. What club equipment is available for personal use at the field?
      • Much of the club equipment is available for all club members at the field.  Please do not try to set it up on your own until you have had a chance to see others set it up, had a chance to operate it under their supervision and have been checked out on it.  There is some equipment that has restricted use.  Please make sure you know what is restricted before you use it. 
      • The club equipment used the most are high starts, winches, retrievers, batteries, BBQ, generators, sound system, the Polaris and the mower. 
    8. Can I borrow SASS equipment for use at a different flying site?
      • No.
    9. Are there any portions of the field that I cannot use or drive on? 
      • Yes there are.  Please review the map located at (link) closely. Vehicles can only drive on the access road to the center of the field and back.  The Polaris is restricted to the 35 acres leased by SASS.  Aircraft retrieval outside of the 35 acres must be done on foot. 
    10. What is provisional status? 
      • SASS membership, like every RC club, has a two step process.  Provisional status (first step) is a limited form of membership.  Until graduated by the safety committee, a provisional pilot may only fly under the supervision of an active pilot and over a limited patch of ground.  See the site rules for more information.  (link)
    11. How do I graduate to Active Pilot?
      • A provisional pilot wishing to graduate to an Active Pilot (second step) must first requests a time and date for the safety committee to meet and review the pilots skills and decision making abilities.  This can be started by contacting the chair of the safety committee (link).  The safety committee, in nearly all cases will meet immediately afterwords to make a determination.  Graduation is not guaranteed.  It is also possible to graduate but with restrictions.  If the provisional pilot does not graduate, the safety committee will prepare a written response stating the reasons why and provide a list of things to work on in an effort to help graduate. 
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