APOLLO XI FACILITY

Apollo II Model Aircraft Field Flying Regulations   To insure safe use of the Apollo ll facility it is mandatory that all users abide by the following rules as approved by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.  Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a citation, loss of flying privilege or both.

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This facility is designed to accommodate four general types of model aircraft in separate areas of the park:

1. Radio controlled heavier than one pound on the main runway

2. Radio controlled one pound or less and R/C gliders North of the pit area.

3. Radio controlled helicopters South of the pit area.

4. Control line flight in the designated Control Line circles.

 This facility does NOT permit free flight aircraft, kites, rocketry of any kind, RC cars or RC trucks.

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GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS

1. Hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset daily.

2. No RV or tent camping is allowed without a permit.

3. Motorbikes, automobiles and off-road vehicles may operate only on the access road and parking lot within the facility.  All other areas within the facility are prohibited.

4. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the facility.

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 CONTROL LINE FLIGHT REGULATIONS

1. Pit in designated areas only.
2. Only the pilot and mechanic are allowed within the 80' safety circle. Everyone else must be at least 100' from the center of the flying circle.
3. Open flying is restricted during scheduled events.

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RADIO CONTROL FLIGHT REGULATIONS

1. All pilots must fly from one of the designated pilot stations.

2. Pilots and no more than 2 helpers beyond the designated pit line.  Children under 6 years of age not permitted beyond the pit line unless he or she is a pilot.

3. The frequency board will be used at all times and pilots must post their frequency usage with a card that contains their name or picture ID.

4. Open flying is restricted during scheduled events.

5. No taking off or landing from the pit area, taxiways or grass.

6. 400 feet maximum flying altitude.

7. Take-off and landings to be in the same direction according to the wind.  Down-wind passes over the runway are prohibited when other aircraft are flying.

8. Some sort of fuel recovery system must be used when fueling planes.  Do not pour or spill fuel on the tarmac.

9. All pilots will follow the taxiways directions as posted.

10. Pilots will call out their intentions (landing; take-off; etc.) and clear the runway as quickly as possible.

11. There shall be no flying during facility mowing operations.

12. Frequency time is limited to 15 minutes.

13. Flying over the golf course, access roads or public roads is prohibited.

14. Each type of aircraft must fly and pit within the area designated on the map for that type vehicle.  Fixed wing aircraft will fly a standard left or right hand pattern depending on wind direction.

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 PARK CONTACTS

1.      Park Rangers [323] 913-7390

2.      Emergency:  Call 911

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6201 Woodley Ave Encino, CA US

 

 

Longitude:   -118.48191       Latitude:   34.17543

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