MAAA Wingspan

WING SPAN NOVEMBER 06 07 MAAALogo. NOVEMBER WING SPAN or closing of an accident, clubs are expected to implement and enforce the agreed effective risk management strategies to reduce the possibility of the accident reoccurring. 7. Once the incident is closed, a summary is than placed on a 12-month rotational table within the executive minutes which are circulated to all state associations. Head over to our website to read our prepared FAQ’s , to help you better ascertain what type of incidents and accidents are dealt with by the MAAA, who needs to complete an accident/incident or investigation report and what happens with third party insurance claims. For other information on incident management please see http://www.maaa.asn.au/ incident/accident-management. Fire Management: As we move into the summer months it is imperative that each member and club maintains their vigilance in relation to fire safety across ALL model types and locations. Some possible considerations that should discussed and reviewed at each club include: • Relevant firefighting systems needed for model and battery types used and in place being the fire trailers (on-board water) fire pumps and all members are trained on its use. • Immediate and active responses to all type of model crashes, charging and battery storages; • Turbines (which is a nationwide MOP) are not operated during Total Fire Ban periods. • Members do not fly at the club alone, which serves to ensure that if another accident occurs, there is sufficient hands to assist with the driving of the fire trailer and the use of the pumps and hoses simultaneously. • Club details logged with the local Rural Fire Services; • Usage of the Emergency + app by all members for all emergency requests; IMPORTANT DRONE SAFETY INFORMATION You must not fly your drone higher than 120 metres (400 feet) above ground level. You must keep your drone at least 30 metres away from other people. If your drone weighs more than 250 grams, you must fly at least 5.5 kilometres away from a controlled airport, which generally have a control tower at them. If you’re near a helicopter landing site or smaller aerodrome without a control tower, you can fly your drone within 5.5 kilometres. If you become aware of manned aircraft nearby, you will have to manoeuvre away and land your drone as quickly and safely as possible. You must not fly over or above people or in a populous area. This could include beaches, parks, events, or sport ovals where there is a game in progress. You must keep your drone within visual line-of-sight. This means always being able to see the drone with your own eyes (rather than through a device, screen or goggles). You must not fly your drone over or near an area affecting public safety or where emergency operations are underway. This could include situations such as a car crash, police operations, a fire or firefighting efforts or search and rescue. If you intend to fly your drone for or at work (commercially), there are extra rules you must follow. You will also need to register your drone and get a licence or accreditation. Remember, you must not operate your drone in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, person or property. Respect personal privacy. Don’t record or photograph people without their consent —this may breach other laws. You must only fly one drone at a time. You must only fly during the day and you must not fly through cloud or fog. KNOWYOURDRONE.GOV.AU 2009.4084