I'm gonna do the best I can to nip this thread before it gets rolling and takes a hard left into the wall, with all the "what ifs" and "I don't thinks" and insurance gurus go way out in left field. First, I'm really surprised to see a forum post on this topic, if you have questions about what a club is doing, that's why we post our emails and phone numbers, we are easy to get ahold of, and are here to help and inform.


Paul, the reason you have not heard of any NO-FLY ban is because there is not one. I am the current Club VP, and assure you, Any self policing of such action will swiftly be dealt with by the club board of directors, and if needed taken to the club for a vote as is our standard operation.


This aint the first burn ban in Texas fellas, We get em every year. There is no specific criteria involving our hobby in regards to a burn ban, and that's the way we want to keep it. The Key is to stay safe, and be a responsible Modeler. At HOTMAC field we follow ALL AMA safety, and HOTMAC safety rules,, the purpose of this is to keep the pilots ,public , and environment as safe as possible, while enjoying our hobby

If you are a member of our club,or want to become one, you have a key to get you into the gate, that same key gets you into the clubhouse, where there are 3 H2o fire extinguishers, and a dolly. If you fly turbines at our field, as I regularly do, it is expected for you to get those extinguishers and place them at each of our 3 taxiways, so they will be there if needed. These are in addition to your personal extinguisher that should always be within an arms reach on EVERY startup. These are rules that apply at ALL times, summer or winter. This is expected of all members who fly turbines at the field. Since I have been into this section of the hobby, I have seen that the MAJORITY of turbine pilots are focused on safety practices, more so than other modelers, and this is how it should be at every field by every member. At HOTMAC we take safety very seriously, Although we have a safety officer, the matter of safety is a responsibility of every member. I was very lucky when getting into turbines, I fell into a fantastic group of turbine members, who helped show me the ropes with turbines, as well as teaching me safety rules for flying, watching over me and correcting me (still do every now and then) when I made an error, this is how it should be, and I encourage everyone to keep safety on top of the list.

Now in regards to our 33rd annual Southwest Jet Rally,, Sept 10-11-12, here in Waco at HOTMAC, anyone who wants to attend Please come out,, if you are concerned DONT BE!
The returning CD is Larry Garret, who has done this event a while now,, He is also the CHINA SPRING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. AND RESCUE DIRECTOR. Larry always does an outstanding job to do everything possible to keep this event safe for all to enjoy. Every year we have a Firetruck with Firemen stationed at the field, WACO FIRE DEPT. we also have a fully equipped side by side Atv with fire suppression equipment on it, staged in the pitts ready for immediate action. We have our bases covered fellas, So Come out and enjoy the Event, it will be a great time, with some of the absolute Best Models in the country present, and some of the best People period..
Ill see ya there,
Ronnie Dean
Hotmac Club VP
682-239-9052