2021 SIG fly-In rules and Entry Form

1)         All applicable AMA and FCC regulations governing the pilot, his aircraft and equipment, and his conduct while on the field will be enforced.  Consideration for the safety of spectators, fun fly personnel, and other flyers is of the utmost importance.  Any hazardous flying over a controlled spectator area will be cause for immediate grounding.

2)         This event is a family-style Fun Fly, with the emphasis on safe fun flying and camaraderie.  There will be ample open flying opportunities for all registered pilots.  This is not a contest.

3)         This Fly-In is AMA sanctioned.  You must show a valid AMA license when you check in at the flying site.  If you are not currently an AMA member, new AMA membership applications will be available at the site.

4)         Each registered pilot may bring and fly as many different R/C model airplanes as he wishes, as long as each model meets all pertinent AMA guidelines.  Maximum engine size is 6.0 cu.in.  Maximum weight with fuel is 55 pounds. 

5)         All AMA legal frequencies will be allowed at this Fly-In.  This includes the use of all 50 channels (both odd and even numbers) in the entire 72 mhz. and 2.4 ghz. band.  In over 40 years of R/C activity, there have been no known frequency issues at SIG FIELD.

6)         All transmitters and receivers must meet narrow-band standards.  As part of the registration form, the pilot will sign a statement indicating that his radio equipment meets the guidelines for narrow-band operation.

7)         Safety first!  Each contestant is required to have a spotter/pitman with him at all times while on the flight line.

8)         The SIG Field is located 1-1/2 miles south of Montezuma, Iowa on U.S. 63.  Montezuma is located 8 miles south of Exit 191 off Interstate 80.  It is approximately 60 miles east of Des Moines and 110 miles west of Davenport.  The address is 5119 Highway 63. 

SIG Field Latitude:  41.54984  N   Longitude:  -92.53518  W

9)         Pre-registration is encouraged.  You may obtain an official entry form from:

EVENTS FOR THE 2021 SIG R/C FLY-IN

INTERCEPT MISSION:

FLY ANYTHING  -  DETAILS AT THE FIELD.

SUPER TURF TAG: 

This is an airborne version of musical chairs and will be flown in rounds.  Up to 6 contestants get airborne and orbit away from field.  At the sound of the horn they must do a touch and GO.  Last man down and any that can't go are eliminated.  Continue until only one man left.  Winner of the heat advances to next round.

POKER FLY:

Five Card Draw Game to encourage airtime for all flyers and make a better show for spectators.  Rules will be made available at the SIG Field.

SATURDAY NIGHT SLOW-FLY:  For all electric park and slow flyers

From 7:00 P.M. until dark is reserved for slow flying only.  Bring your park and slow fliers and enjoy an evening of silence.    

Name:  ____________________________________ 

AMA #:  ____________________                                                                                                                                     

Address: ___________________________________ 

Email:  ______________________

City:  ____________________________  State:  _________ 

Zip:  __________________

Please list below all of the models you will be flying.

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____         $15.00 ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED

____         I PLAN TO FLY IN THE INTERCEPT MISSION EVENT

______     I PLAN TO FLY IN THE TURF TAG EVENT

ALL CONTESTANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.

I hereby attest that all of my flying activities at this contest site, either during or after official flying hours, will be in complete compliance with the OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODE and all other pertinent AMA REGULATIONS. Furthermore, all of the R/C equipment that I will be using, both transmitters and receivers, meet RCMA-AMA guidelines.  I hereby release the individuals and corporations involved in the sponsorship and management of this contest from any and all claims, damages, loss, or injury resulting from my participation in this contest.

SIGNATURE  __________________________________

DATE  _________________

Mail completed form to:  SIG MFG. CO., INC.   •   RC Fly-In   •   P.O. Box 520   •   Montezuma, IA  50171