Winston-Salem Radio Control Club Rules
GENERAL
All members using the official club flying field shall abide by the following rules and regulations. It shall be the responsibility of each member of WSRC to remind any member and/or non-member guest of any infraction of these rules and regulations and to report any consistent infractions to the members of the Board of Directors. These rules and regulations were formulated through many years of experience and were adopted by the members of WSRC to promote safety and good flying habits by the members and/or non-member guests of WSRC. Each year a greater numbers of members, non-member guests, as well as spectators are drawn to the official club flying field, therefore strict rules and regulations are necessary to maintain "traffic control" in order that all model flyers and spectators can enjoy our hobby to its fullest extent.
These rules and regulations supersede all those previously published including any amendments made and approved thereof.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Members in good standing and/or non-member guests may use the official club flying field at any time with the following exceptions:
- Non-member guests must abide by all of the rules and regulations including those specifically pertaining to guests.
- Members and/or non-member guests using the official club flying field during a WSRC special event, contest or an official Academy of Model Aeronautics Sanctioned Contest must abide by any special rules and are under the direct authority of the Contest Director officially approved by the club.
- No alcoholic beverages will be allowed at the official club flying field.
- Guests that are being introduced to the sport of model flying and have not yet made official application to join WSRC.
EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
When more than one member and/or non-member guest is using the flying site, the frequency board must be properly displayed.
When more than one member and/or non-member guest is using the flying site, the transmitters must be placed in the impound area. At no time shall a transmitter, including any buddy box transmitter, be turned on without the proper frequency pin attached to the transmitter!
A rotation system shall be observed for frequency control. To ensure that everyone may share like frequencies, possession of the frequency pin may not exceed 20 minutes when a particular frequency is crowded. It shall be the responsibility of every member to show good sportsmanship in the sharing of frequency pins.
A readily identifiable frequency identification must be displayed on all transmitters.
Spinners or AMA Safety Prop Nuts are required on all engines .10 cubic inch and larger.
Mufflers are required on all engines .10 cubic inch and larger.
Special engines and scale models where mufflers are impractical or impossible may be operated at the discretion of the appointed CD or a member of the Board of Directors.
"Breaking In" of a new engine must be done at a far corner of the flying field so as not to disturb fellow flyers.
All radio transmitters and receivers operated at the flying site must be narrow band frequencies.
FLYING RULES AND REGULATIONS
For safety reasons, we require that new members learn our safety rules and demonstrate safe, proficient flying skills prior to being released to fly by themselves.
The area inside the spectator safety barrier next to the flying field shall be designated as the pit area. All models and flying equipment shall be kept in this area.
All take-offs, flying and landings must be made with the pilot standing behind the designated flight line with the following exceptions:
With students, new models or general sport flying, take-offs may be made with the pilot standing behind the model at the end of the runway. After take-off, the pilot must return to the designated flight line.
After the model is airborne, all turns must be made away from the pit area and spectators. There shall be no flying west of the club designated flight line. This line is defined from the pilot stations as a line running north and south from horizon to horizon with the following exceptions:
Powered and non-powered sailplanes are permitted to fly west of the designated flight line for the purpose of exploring and achieving maximum thermal soaring. In no case are these models exempted from flying over the pit area and the parking lot. This area is defined as the area that is west of the designated flight line.
There will be absolutely no flying over the pit area, spectators, or parking lot at any time.
All take-offs must yield to landing models.
To ensure right-of-way, all dead stick landings shall be announced in a loud and clear voice.
NON-MEMBER GUEST RULES AND REGULATIONS
A member of WSRC in good standing is permitted to invite a resident non-member guest to the official flying field not more than three times during a calendar year unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors. A resident non-member guest is defined as a person who because of their residency would normally be eligible to be a member of WSRC.
The above rule does not apply to resident non-member guest being invited by a member to become briefly acquainted with the flying of Radio Controlled models on a one time basis; or to potential members of WSRC who are being taught flying by duly authorized instructors.
The above rule does not apply to invited non-resident guest who are members in good standing of any AMA chartered model airplane club.
A WSRC special event or contest does not count as one of the three visits of a non-member guest.
ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
Each member of WSRC in good standing has full authority to issue bona fide warnings to other members and non-members guests who, in his opinion, violates any of the aforementioned rules. It shall also be the responsibility of each member to report such violation to a member of the Board of Directors for action.
It shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors to request the violator to be present at either a regular or special called meeting of the Board for possible action against the violator. Repeated violators may either be suspended from the club for a period of time or for serious violations, expelled from the club.
UPDATED CLUB BYLAWS (Updated June 5, 2022)
Winston-Salem Radio Control Club By-Laws
Amended June 5, 2022
I. NAME
The formal name of this corporation shall be Winston-Salem Radio Control Club, Inc. and shall
also be known and designated herein by the short title of WSRC, or “the club”. This is a chartered club
(#1180) within the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national community-based organization.
II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this club shall be:
1. To promote and encourage the design, construction, assembling and flying of radio
controlled model aircraft.
2. To promote fellowship among radio control modelers in the participation of this activity.
III. ACTIVITIES
This club shall have at least one non-flying session each month or as needed. At this session the
business of the club shall be carried on. At these sessions social activities will be scheduled according
to the wishes of the members.
Other activities shall include, but not be limited to, informal flying sessions during each month
dependent upon weather conditions, some type of competitive activity and group participation in interclub
activities subject to majority membership wishes.
IV. OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, or combined Secretary/Treasurer, and five (5) Directors. The union of these officers and
directors shall be known as the Board of Directors, or the Board.
V. TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for all officers and directors shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning
January 1 of the year. The officers and directors shall be elected at the November business meeting of
each year. Should any office become vacant, an election will be held at any business session following
such vacancy, provided all members have been notified at least two (2) weeks in advance.
VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The affairs of WSRC shall be managed by the Board of Directors consisting of nine (9)
members who remain in good standing and are of at least 18 years of age. The Board shall make
recommendations to the membership for projects costing more than $200. Additionally, the board shall
make timely decisions regarding membership adjudication. The Board of Directors shall include the
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and four (4) Directors duly elected at the annual
Election of Officers. The previous year's Ex-President shall automatically become a member of the
Board of Directors and shall serve for a period of one year. If the incumbent President is reelected;
then five (5) Directors shall be elected. If the Secretary/Treasurer are the same person, then an
additional Director shall be elected.
The Board of Directors meetings are open to the general membership. The members are invited
to attend and discuss any issues brought before the Board of Directors.
VII. OTHER OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint at least one Safety Officer. The President shall create any
committee as needed per the wishes and needs of the membership
VIII. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
The President, in conjunction with the Treasurer, shall maintain a group email list consisting of
the members of WSRC. Members shall consider the information contained in these emails as the
official intent to inform the general membership of any pertinent information regarding the club. This
includes but is not limited to scheduled meetings, events, proposed changes to the Board of Directors,
dues structure or changes to the Bylaws. The club website “wsrconline.com” and the club Facebook
page “Winston-Salem RC Club Members” may mirror information from the group emails, but are not
guaranteed to have the latest information.
It shall be the responsibility of each member to read club generated email and to advise the
Treasurer of any change in mailing address or e-mail address.
IX. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all. A full member shall:
1. Be a member in good standing with the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
2. Be an Adult or Youth member of WSRC (a Youth member is defined as a person under 19
years of age)
Any member in good standing shall:
1. Pay dues and/or assessments promptly.
2. Abide by the official club rules and regulations approved and adopted by the membership of
WSRC.
3. Not participate in any form of gross misconduct at any activity session.
An Adult or Youth membership includes all voting privileges.
A violation of any of the membership requirements will subject a member to censure as
determined by the Board of Directors.
X. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Any radio control modeler may make application to join WSRC as a member provided the
modeler meets the following criteria:
1. Complete and sign the official WSRC membership application.
2. Hold a current AMA membership.
3. Be thoroughly versed in the WSRC By-Laws as well as the Safety Rules and Regulations.
4. Submit applicable dues and/or fees, payable to WSRC, along with a membership application
to the Club Treasurer.
5. Complete a sixty (60) day probationary period commencing from the date of application
submittal.
• The Board of Directors reserves the right to receive and review oppositions for
membership during the probationary period and will render any final decision within 30
days of receipt of the membership opposition.
6. It shall be the responsibility of WSRC to insure that the club membership has had ample
opportunity to review any application for membership prior to the expiration of the
probationary period.
7. Should membership be denied or rescinded, the applicant will be notified by email and
prorated dues shall be promptly refunded.
XI. DUES
A new member is a person that has never been a member of WSRC, or that whose membership
lapsed for a least one year.
Dues shall be payable in full by March 31 of each year. Dues are prorated monthly for new
members applying after July 1 and are payable in full upon receipt of application for membership into
the club. The pro-rating schedule is specified on the membership application.
The annual dues structure is as follows:
1. Adult member (19 or over) set by Board of Directors and voted by membership.
2. Youth member (less than 19) set by Board of Directors and voted by membership
Annual dues received after March 31 of each calendar year are delinquent and a late fee as
specified on the membership application will be charged.
1. A delinquent member is a member who has not paid the required dues by March 31 of the
calendar year.
2. A delinquent member will be removed from the membership and shall relinquish all
privileges that membership in good standing provides. Notification of removal shall be
made by email.
3. Membership and its privileges shall be reinstated provided dues and the late fee are paid.
XII. BY-LAWS CHANGES
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, a quorum shall be the number of members present
at any given business meeting. Proxy votes are not permitted. Absentee votes may be provided prior
to the business meeting via text or email to all of the club officers.
Also consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, any changes in the By-Laws of WSRC shall
be proposed, discussed and voted upon at a scheduled business session. All members in good standing
shall be notified of the proposed changes at least two (2) weeks in advance. Any decision made to
change the By-Laws shall be based upon the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at the
business session.
XIII. WSRC FLYING FIELD PROCEDURES/INFRACTIONS
All members using the WSRC club flying field shall abide by the rules and regulations
approved and adopted by the voting membership of WSRC. Non-members may not use the facilities of
the club unless they are the invited guest of a voting member in good standing and the guest fully
complies with the aforementioned rules and regulations.
If any member of WSRC should knowingly break the rules and regulations of WSRC, the
Academy of Model Aeronautics, or otherwise knowingly engages in conduct unbecoming a WSRC
member at a WSRC club event, facility, or while representing the WSRC club in any other activity, the
officers of the Club may, by a unanimous vote, immediately place that member on temporary
membership suspension for review by the Board of Directors.
It shall be the responsibility of each member of WSRC to remind any member and/or nonmember
of any infraction of the club's rules and regulation and to report any repeated infractions to the
members of the Board of Directors.
Cases reported to the Board of Directors shall be resolved within 30 days of the report. The
Board of Directors shall gather the facts/evidence surrounding the complaint, corroborate it if possible,
then make a ruling regarding the reported infraction(s). Actions the Board may take after review
include issuing formal warnings, reinstating or suspending membership and member expulsion. There
is no appeal of the Board decision.
A contest director shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of WSRC for each AMA
officially sanctioned or non-sanctioned club organized session. The appointed contest director shall
hold a current AMA Contest Director's License. The contest director shall enforce all AMA as well as
club rules and regulations and shall retain the right to temporarily amend or suspend any club rule as
circumstances may dictate.
XIV. STOCK
There is to be no stock issued in this corporation, but each member in good standing with his
dues paid up shall be considered a stockholder in the affairs of this corporation. That in the event this
corporation should dissolve and cease to exist and there is an existence of assets belonging to this
corporation, the said assets shall be sold and the proceeds thereof turned over to some charitable
organization selected by the final Board of Directors.
XV. OFFICER DUTIES
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Club. They shall preside at all
business meetings of the WSRC club and the Board of Directors. They shall direct the affairs of the
WSRC club with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. The President, with unanimous
officer approval, may direct club funds to be spent (up to $200), for projects deemed necessary for the
club. In the event of incapacity or inability to fulfill the office and upon certification of such fact by
two-thirds of the Board of Directors, the remainder of their term shall be filled in the following order of
succession: Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Vice-President shall perform such duties as are delegated to him/her by the President and
shall succeed to the office of the President in the event of death or resignation/removal of the President.
They shall preside at meetings in the event of temporary absence of the President. They shall advise
the President, the Board of Directors, and WSRC Members on WSRC Constitutional questions.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all WSRC and Board of Directors meetings and shall be
the official custodian of all the WSRC records. The Secretary shall make available the business session
minutes to all WSRC members. The Secretary shall ensure relevant records are kept and accessible to
the club officers, and to the membership when appropriate.
The Treasurer shall be the official custodian of the club funds. They shall report recent debits
and credits and the balance of the club working funds at each business session.
◦ The Treasurer shall put out a call for the next year dues by February 15th of the current year.
◦ The Treasurer shall maintain an up-to-date roster of the WSRC club members.
◦ The Treasurer shall ensure that all accounts involving club monies are legally accessible by
a designated backup, in case the treasurer is no longer able to carry out their duties.
◦ The Treasurer shall initiate and submit the paperwork required for AMA chartering each
year.
Winston-Salem Radio Control Club By-Laws
Amended June 5, 2022
I. NAME
The formal name of this corporation shall be Winston-Salem Radio Control Club, Inc. and shall
also be known and designated herein by the short title of WSRC, or “the club”. This is a chartered club
(#1180) within the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national community-based organization.
II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this club shall be:
1. To promote and encourage the design, construction, assembling and flying of radio
controlled model aircraft.
2. To promote fellowship among radio control modelers in the participation of this activity.
III. ACTIVITIES
This club shall have at least one non-flying session each month or as needed. At this session the
business of the club shall be carried on. At these sessions social activities will be scheduled according
to the wishes of the members.
Other activities shall include, but not be limited to, informal flying sessions during each month
dependent upon weather conditions, some type of competitive activity and group participation in interclub
activities subject to majority membership wishes.
IV. OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, or combined Secretary/Treasurer, and five (5) Directors. The union of these officers and
directors shall be known as the Board of Directors, or the Board.
V. TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for all officers and directors shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning
January 1 of the year. The officers and directors shall be elected at the November business meeting of
each year. Should any office become vacant, an election will be held at any business session following
such vacancy, provided all members have been notified at least two (2) weeks in advance.
VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The affairs of WSRC shall be managed by the Board of Directors consisting of nine (9)
members who remain in good standing and are of at least 18 years of age. The Board shall make
recommendations to the membership for projects costing more than $200. Additionally, the board shall
make timely decisions regarding membership adjudication. The Board of Directors shall include the
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and four (4) Directors duly elected at the annual
Election of Officers. The previous year's Ex-President shall automatically become a member of the
Board of Directors and shall serve for a period of one year. If the incumbent President is reelected;
then five (5) Directors shall be elected. If the Secretary/Treasurer are the same person, then an
additional Director shall be elected.
The Board of Directors meetings are open to the general membership. The members are invited
to attend and discuss any issues brought before the Board of Directors.
VII. OTHER OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint at least one Safety Officer. The President shall create any
committee as needed per the wishes and needs of the membership
VIII. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
The President, in conjunction with the Treasurer, shall maintain a group email list consisting of
the members of WSRC. Members shall consider the information contained in these emails as the
official intent to inform the general membership of any pertinent information regarding the club. This
includes but is not limited to scheduled meetings, events, proposed changes to the Board of Directors,
dues structure or changes to the Bylaws. The club website “wsrconline.com” and the club Facebook
page “Winston-Salem RC Club Members” may mirror information from the group emails, but are not
guaranteed to have the latest information.
It shall be the responsibility of each member to read club generated email and to advise the
Treasurer of any change in mailing address or e-mail address.
IX. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all. A full member shall:
1. Be a member in good standing with the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
2. Be an Adult or Youth member of WSRC (a Youth member is defined as a person under 19
years of age)
Any member in good standing shall:
1. Pay dues and/or assessments promptly.
2. Abide by the official club rules and regulations approved and adopted by the membership of
WSRC.
3. Not participate in any form of gross misconduct at any activity session.
An Adult or Youth membership includes all voting privileges.
A violation of any of the membership requirements will subject a member to censure as
determined by the Board of Directors.
X. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Any radio control modeler may make application to join WSRC as a member provided the
modeler meets the following criteria:
1. Complete and sign the official WSRC membership application.
2. Hold a current AMA membership.
3. Be thoroughly versed in the WSRC By-Laws as well as the Safety Rules and Regulations.
4. Submit applicable dues and/or fees, payable to WSRC, along with a membership application
to the Club Treasurer.
5. Complete a sixty (60) day probationary period commencing from the date of application
submittal.
• The Board of Directors reserves the right to receive and review oppositions for
membership during the probationary period and will render any final decision within 30
days of receipt of the membership opposition.
6. It shall be the responsibility of WSRC to insure that the club membership has had ample
opportunity to review any application for membership prior to the expiration of the
probationary period.
7. Should membership be denied or rescinded, the applicant will be notified by email and
prorated dues shall be promptly refunded.
XI. DUES
A new member is a person that has never been a member of WSRC, or that whose membership
lapsed for a least one year.
Dues shall be payable in full by March 31 of each year. Dues are prorated monthly for new
members applying after July 1 and are payable in full upon receipt of application for membership into
the club. The pro-rating schedule is specified on the membership application.
The annual dues structure is as follows:
1. Adult member (19 or over) set by Board of Directors and voted by membership.
2. Youth member (less than 19) set by Board of Directors and voted by membership
Annual dues received after March 31 of each calendar year are delinquent and a late fee as
specified on the membership application will be charged.
1. A delinquent member is a member who has not paid the required dues by March 31 of the
calendar year.
2. A delinquent member will be removed from the membership and shall relinquish all
privileges that membership in good standing provides. Notification of removal shall be
made by email.
3. Membership and its privileges shall be reinstated provided dues and the late fee are paid.
XII. BY-LAWS CHANGES
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, a quorum shall be the number of members present
at any given business meeting. Proxy votes are not permitted. Absentee votes may be provided prior
to the business meeting via text or email to all of the club officers.
Also consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, any changes in the By-Laws of WSRC shall
be proposed, discussed and voted upon at a scheduled business session. All members in good standing
shall be notified of the proposed changes at least two (2) weeks in advance. Any decision made to
change the By-Laws shall be based upon the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at the
business session.
XIII. WSRC FLYING FIELD PROCEDURES/INFRACTIONS
All members using the WSRC club flying field shall abide by the rules and regulations
approved and adopted by the voting membership of WSRC. Non-members may not use the facilities of
the club unless they are the invited guest of a voting member in good standing and the guest fully
complies with the aforementioned rules and regulations.
If any member of WSRC should knowingly break the rules and regulations of WSRC, the
Academy of Model Aeronautics, or otherwise knowingly engages in conduct unbecoming a WSRC
member at a WSRC club event, facility, or while representing the WSRC club in any other activity, the
officers of the Club may, by a unanimous vote, immediately place that member on temporary
membership suspension for review by the Board of Directors.
It shall be the responsibility of each member of WSRC to remind any member and/or nonmember
of any infraction of the club's rules and regulation and to report any repeated infractions to the
members of the Board of Directors.
Cases reported to the Board of Directors shall be resolved within 30 days of the report. The
Board of Directors shall gather the facts/evidence surrounding the complaint, corroborate it if possible,
then make a ruling regarding the reported infraction(s). Actions the Board may take after review
include issuing formal warnings, reinstating or suspending membership and member expulsion. There
is no appeal of the Board decision.
A contest director shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of WSRC for each AMA
officially sanctioned or non-sanctioned club organized session. The appointed contest director shall
hold a current AMA Contest Director's License. The contest director shall enforce all AMA as well as
club rules and regulations and shall retain the right to temporarily amend or suspend any club rule as
circumstances may dictate.
XIV. STOCK
There is to be no stock issued in this corporation, but each member in good standing with his
dues paid up shall be considered a stockholder in the affairs of this corporation. That in the event this
corporation should dissolve and cease to exist and there is an existence of assets belonging to this
corporation, the said assets shall be sold and the proceeds thereof turned over to some charitable
organization selected by the final Board of Directors.
XV. OFFICER DUTIES
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Club. They shall preside at all
business meetings of the WSRC club and the Board of Directors. They shall direct the affairs of the
WSRC club with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. The President, with unanimous
officer approval, may direct club funds to be spent (up to $200), for projects deemed necessary for the
club. In the event of incapacity or inability to fulfill the office and upon certification of such fact by
two-thirds of the Board of Directors, the remainder of their term shall be filled in the following order of
succession: Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Vice-President shall perform such duties as are delegated to him/her by the President and
shall succeed to the office of the President in the event of death or resignation/removal of the President.
They shall preside at meetings in the event of temporary absence of the President. They shall advise
the President, the Board of Directors, and WSRC Members on WSRC Constitutional questions.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all WSRC and Board of Directors meetings and shall be
the official custodian of all the WSRC records. The Secretary shall make available the business session
minutes to all WSRC members. The Secretary shall ensure relevant records are kept and accessible to
the club officers, and to the membership when appropriate.
The Treasurer shall be the official custodian of the club funds. They shall report recent debits
and credits and the balance of the club working funds at each business session.
◦ The Treasurer shall put out a call for the next year dues by February 15th of the current year.
◦ The Treasurer shall maintain an up-to-date roster of the WSRC club members.
◦ The Treasurer shall ensure that all accounts involving club monies are legally accessible by
a designated backup, in case the treasurer is no longer able to carry out their duties.
◦ The Treasurer shall initiate and submit the paperwork required for AMA chartering each
year.