Club Flying Site registration check list for
Tawa College
Wellington Model Aeroplane Club Inc.
Club MFNZ number :56
Any application for registration of a flying site shall be in writing. Draft club rules and procedures shall be provided.
The following points have been addressed:
| Flying site name | Tawa College |
| Latitude Longitude | -41.1654448,174.831741 |
| Grid reference | N/A |
| a. That the owner, and other existing or traditional users, consent to model aircraft operations. | Historically model aircraft have been flown on the college grounds for at least 40 years. Each year specific permission is granted to fly a an evening event on the longest day which also serves as a memorial to an ex staff member. |
| b. That the site will be operated safely, having particular regard for public access, walkways, car parking zones, nearby dwellings and animals/stock. | Yes |
| c. That the MFNZ restriction on model aircraft not overflying members of the public can be met with a reasonable safety margin, taking into account the local geography. Additional care shall be taken to ensure the trajectory corridor extending from either end of the runway does not intrude on public walkways for at least 200 metres. If the local geography does not allow this, the Club shall have a safety plan, and marshals located to ensure that landings/take-offs do not occur when the public is at risk. | Yes |
| d. That noise will not become a source of complaints. The MFNZ Noise COP offers guidelines on noise levels that may be tolerated and means of reducing the possibilities of complaints. Occupiers of nearby dwellings should be advised/canvassed, and their general agreement sought if possible. A noise mitigation plan shall be written and be available to be implemented as may be required. | Yes, models are restricted to gliders and electric powered models. |
| e. That model aircraft operations are not incompatible with the general local environment. | Yes, Tawa college grounds offers a large environment for small models, free of trees and hazards |
| f. The Local Authority and District Plan allows for the operation of model aircraft in the proposed new site. (This can be a complex issue and care should be taken before commitment to a new flying field. The MFNZ Council may be able to offer advice in this area.) | Yes |
| g. That model flying is permitted by CAA under the terms of controlled air space. (The MFNZ holds information concerning this and can advise concerning applications for dispensations) | Yes, Permission needed from Wellington Airport control tower as area is Controlled Airspace. Height limited to 400 feet AGL. |
Site Plan
At least one sketch plan (and preferably 2 or 3 with different scales) of the flying site shall be provided, clearly showing the following details:
| a. The location of the proposed site, with either map or GPS co-ordinates. | -41.1654448,174.831741 |
| b. The distance and direction to the nearest existing model flying site. | 5km to Whitereia Park |
| c. The flight line, runway and pits areas. | See attachment |
| d. The car parking and public spectator areas. | See attachment |
| e. The estimated airspace zone that will be used, and the prevailing wind(s) | See attachment |
| f. The distance and direction to the nearest noise-sensitive building. | 50M north, school buildings. 75M south, houses |
| g. Natural and man-made hazards, such as power pylons, trees, wildlife. | N/A |
| h. Areas of regular public use, such as: sports and playing fields, walkways, picnic areas and the like. | The flying area can be shared with other members of the public |
| I. Residential and/or other built-up areas. This includes schools, churches, prisons and other institutions. | Housing on the south side of the grounds |
| j. Areas where stock are grazed. This should also include seasonal restriction, for instance lambing ewes. | No stock grazing |
| k. Areas where RC cars or boats have been known to operate, or may reasonably be expected to operate. | None |
| l. The distance and direction to the nearest airport/airfield/aerodrome. | Wellington airport 20km |
Draft club rules and procedures shall be provided
See Attached.
