AMPS members have constructed a Ramada shade structure that is 120’ long and 16’ wide. The Ramada is an open structure with telephone pole posts that support the roof. The 24’x10’ concession area is located at the west-end of the Ramada. The concession area is constructed of five-foot high concrete block walls on three sides. The walls step down to form low walls with concrete counter tops for serving food. Water is available at the Ramada for food preparation and clean up. Electricity is also available at the Ramada for food preparation and lighting. The field has a mercury vapor flood light for security that lights up the parking area. AMPS members have installed fluorescent lights under the roof of the Ramada for activities at night.

The AMPS flying field has a vast parking area consisting of 5.5 acres south of the Ramada and runway. The parking area is separated from the pit and runway by a 5’ high chain link fence.

AMPS Flying Rules
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Radio equipment
· All transmitters and receivers must meet the AMA 1991 requirements.
· Any AMA authorized frequency for aircraft use is allowed.
· All transmitters must be stored in the impound area when not in use.
· There are frequency pins for all allowed frequencies, as well as 5 white “Flight Station” pins. Pilots must have their frequency pin AND one of the flight station pins before removing their transmitter from the impound for flight. Pilots must leave their AMA card (or copy) in the proper frequency slot.
· No one is allowed to fly unless they have an AMA card (the only exception is a student who is in the AMA intro pilot program).
· As a courtesy to others, pilots should return the frequency and flight line pins to the impound area after no longer than 20 minutes.

Safety
· Do not taxi in the pit area! Walk or carry the airplane out to the runway entrance, or have a helper do it for you. After each flight, shut the engine off at the flight line and walk or carry the plane back to the pit area.
· Pilots must fly from one of the 5 flight stations. We request that only persons directly involved with the flight are at the flight station (i.e., pilot, instructor, caller, and spotter.)
· Takeoffs and landings should be made in the direction of the traffic indicator. When possible they should start, and remain north of the runway centerline.
· If the wind changes during your flight, notify the other pilots before changing the traffic pattern indicator.
· Verbally announce, or otherwise make the other pilots aware, when you are taking off or landing so that other pilots can plan accordingly.
· All flying must be done NORTH OF THE RUNWAY. This includes low passes, etc. Flying over the runway is prohibited except for takeoffs and landings.
· Avoid flying near full scale or Ultra light aircraft at all times. If necessary, land your model until the full scale/Ultra light clears the area. The use of a spotter is required.
· Under the terms of our use permit with the country, model aircraft should remain below an altitude of 400’. Always fly in the presence of a spotter to warn of full scale aircraft. Full-scale aircraft ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY!
· Landing aircraft have the right of way over models taxiing or taking off. Please remember to verbally announce your intentions.
· Dead stick landings have the right of way at all times. Other pilots should exercise caution because the dead stick model may be landing in the opposite direction.

AMPS Runway	View of AMPS facility	Hanger