Here in Waco, a couple years backwe talked to the fire marshall and were told rc turbines are a non-issue, model airplanes totally unrelated to burn bans. Also informed us burn bans are established for intentional ignitions of fires and controlled burns, stated accidental fires are just that. We have had multiple jet rallies during burn bans, and proactively have a atv with extinguishers in the pitts, as well as All along the flight line. We also usually have a fire truck on site. But if not they are not far away, Its is alot of precaution, but its just for the event, due to the large numbers of pilots and spectators.
Our normal ops for flying at the field during a burn ban is put the water extinguishers in the clubhouse along the flightline, and have your personal extinguisher in arms length when starting THESE ARE AMA RULES TO BE FOLLOWED ANYTIME .
And have a spotter if you plan on going above 400ft (as per our local agreement with the Tower--we are within 5 miles of an airport).
Another thing thats important is sharing the sky, alot of members are not comfortable flying their planes with a 7k + jet up there, i always tell them its Ok to fly with us and turbines, just stay in the pattern as normal and youll never know a difference, but Honestly alot are still not comfortable, and the solution is be considerate of them and let them have the sky as they do with you,,just simple stuff really. Burn Ban, , we still fly. And follow our established rules.
Last edited by raron455; 02-11-2017 at 07:32 AM.