Mar 2021 update
From 28th March we are open again under the protocols that
started in September 2020
WLMAC Virus Protocols
We now have to have a track and trace facility which means you
must either update WLMAC Whatsapp with the times you were at the
field or if you haven't got Whatsapp then please text Tony Parrott
on 07850 872584. If you want to join the WLMAC Whatsapp group
please email Mat.
Very important
- If at any time you think you or any members of your
household have any of the Covid-19 symptoms then do not attend the
field and stay at home, if you have attended the field in the last
2 weeks then make sure you advise the Committee without
delay. The symptoms and NHS 111 checker are here
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/
Some of the virus's symptoms are similar to hay fever, if you
suffer from this, please make sure that any treatments you use
actually suppress the hay fever symptoms, otherwise you might be
suffering from something else. If in doubt stay away and isolate
etc.
Things to be aware of if you or a member of your household
attend the WLMAC field, as follows (in no particular order).
- You must not attend
if you have any symptoms of the virus.
- Each individual is responsible for cleaning/ sanitizing any of
the club's equipment, to whatever standard they deem fit, if they
intend to use it. This includes cones, restraint benches, leaning
rails/ podiums, work tables, car track barriers (stored under the
table) etc. NB some may not be particular fastidious with their
cleanliness or not bothered to do any cleaning at all, so do not
assume anything is clean/ sanitized. It is your responsibility not
theirs. Also, make sure you dispose of your cleaning
materials, cloths towels etc, as you go and do not let them get
blown away.
- Ideally, you must be physically able to transport your own
models and equipment to and from your vehicle, the pits,
flight-line etc, as no-one else should touch them. NB you may bring
a member of your household to assist you but they must maintain
social distancing with anyone else that is present.
- HOWEVER - this should not be allowed to impact flight
safety. If a helper to hand-launch or carry a model with
engine running would be safer, then you should do so, taking
suitable hygeine precautions (either wearing gloves or
sanitizing)
- The clubhouse will be closed to everyone and therefore there
will be no WC facilities other than using the great outdoors. For
decency's sake make sure you are out of view of others and the
webcam.
- You must bring everything you need for your visit including
sanitizer, PPE, a chair, basic 1st aid, medication,
food, drinks, sun-cream, hat, rubbish bag, cleaning products, your
models and equipment etc. No sharing of touching anyone
else's stuff including their vehicles.
- Training can continue but only with very specific precautions
and further details will be agreed with the trainers/ the
trainees that actually turn up to fly (all other protocols/ advice
will still be relevant).
- Take whatever precautions you feel are necessary when handling
the locks or the gate, at the entrance.
- If you are unsure of anything to do with the field protocols
then please either contact Mathew 07764 991001 or ask others that
are there. DO NOT DO
ANYTHING THAT COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF OTHERS OR IS
ANNOYING.
- The TV production co will attend as necessary, they have their
own protocols. Due to the clubhouse restrictions they are not
allowed to use the toilet in the clubhouse.
- All other club rules apply, unless specifically changed by
these protocols.
- Park vehicles in a location that ensures social distancing,
this means leaving at least a car space between each vehicle.
Parking adjacent to the road and car track is permitted.
- If using the heli' area, it is ok to park near it, providing
the ground is firm enough.
- Do not lean against or touch any other vehicle or its
contents.
- Do not park near the pits/ restraint benches, unless you intend
to fly.
- Use the 3 separate pilot boxes for the main strip (see
attachment) and maximum 3 models in the air at any one time. As the
spacing is greater than usual it is very important that any calls
are made loudly, so that the other pilots can definitely hear and
acknowledge.
- Do not enter the hatched areas between the pilot's boxes, if
there are any pilots in the adjacent pilo'ts boxes.
- The big bench is out of bounds and will be relocated/ turned
upside down or coned/taped off, if we can't get enough bod's to
move it.
- The work tables can be used but only by one person at a time,
so share nicely. If you want to make sure you have a table/ stand
then bring your own, as those at the field are likely to be used on
a 1st come 1st served basis.
- Stockers Farm boundary protocols still apply, make sure you
have Richard Orr's number with you, in case you need to get
permission to access his land.
- Car racing will be permitted but do not use it the main track if
anyone is using the heli' area or if there are any cars parked
anywhere near the track. The track equipment in the
clubhouse is off limits. The Astroturf may be used for car racing
providing there are no flyers present but make sure all social
distancing is maintained.
- Make sure you collect all of your belongings and rubbish before
you leave the field.
- Bring water with you for cleaning, drinking etc. "Remember you
cannot get water from the club house. On hot days' you might
need to bring several litres of water to drink".
- If there is an emergency then access to the first aid kit in
the clubhouse is permitted but please let the Committee know if it
has been used, as soon as possible afterwards and for what reason
(the 1st aid kit will need to be restocked and the
clubhouse sanitized).
- If you do inadvertently touch something that belongs to someone
else then make sure you let them know.
- Periodically Mathew will open the clubhouse to replace webcam
the batteries, do not be nosey or just "pop in" to the toilet while
this is happening
