Scio Flyers Club Rules for Scio Field

1. AMA Membership:
  • You must have your AMA membership card on you and present it when asked. If you do not have your card or your membership has expired, you will not be allowed to fly.
  • Students or guests without AMA membership must register in the AMA's Introductory Pilot Program and be under the direct supervision of a club member with a current Introductory Pilot Member (IPM) designation. Find one of our instructors at the field or call Jim at 734-408-1392 for more information.
2. Flight Line Protocol:
  • Pilots should stand on or near one of the 5 stones on the Flight Line. (Maximum of 5 planes in the air at one time.)
  • No flying before 9:00 a.m.
  • No flying over the Flight Line, including an imaginary line running east and west for the entire length of the flying field.
  • No flying over the Scio Township Hall or parking lot. Also, no flying within 25 feet of the flight line or directly at the flight line.
  • Hand launching and landings should not put other pilots on the flight line in jeopardy.
  • No flying closer than half the distance toward the fire station, the farmhouse, the school, and the houses to the west.
  • All touch and goes and high-speed passes should be no closer than the centerline of the field or beyond the centerline.
​​​3. Pilot Conduct and Equipment:
  • Pilots only beyond the frequency board.
  • All gas or glow engines must meet the 92 dB standard.
  • 72 MHz Frequency flags must be used and displayed on transmitters before turning on power. Flags are not needed on 2.4 GHz.
  • Helicopter flying: No flying within 25 feet from the flight line. Pilots can move forward beyond the flight line if no other pilots are flying.
4. Prohibited Activities:
  • Model rocketry is not allowed.
  • Operating model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants, and consuming alcohol or other intoxicants on the field property is strictly prohibited.
5. General Rules:
  • There is a strict 5 mph speed limit on the gravel road leading back to the field. Please do not exceed 5 mph when driving to and from the field.
  • Above all, common sense prevails!
  • These rules ensure safety and enjoyment for everyone using the Scio Field. If you have any questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to ask!