Eugene Maker Space Rules Document

Here we list long standing board motions i.e. Standing Rules.

Administrative Rules:

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Discounted Memberships:

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Membership Rules:

1. Do not act in such a way that would make us add another rule.
2. See rule 1.

Article I, General

1.1
Compliance with Regulations. Members must comply with all applicable FAA,
State and local regulations, as well as with the Bylaws, Flight Regulations, and applicable
insurance company policies of the Club in connection with all of their activities relating to
the Club.
1.2
Copies of Regulations. A current copy of these Flight Regulations shall be
placed in the corporate records of the Club and in each Club aircraft.
1.3
Changes to Flight Rules. Changes to these Flight Regulations shall be
approved by a majority of the Members present at a meeting duly called and convened in
accordance with the Bylaws; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may
establish, revise, revoke, amend or otherwise alter one or more of these Flight
Regulations if they determine that such a change is necessary or desirable and that the
delay required to obtain the approval of the Members would adversely affect the Club.
Any change so adopted will be referred to the Members for approval as described above
at the next regular or special meeting of the Members.
1.4
Use of Defined Terms. Unless the context requires otherwise, terms used
herein that are defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations (\x93FAR\x92s\x94) have the meanings
so ascribed to them. The term \x93Club CFI\x94 means a Club member who is also a CFI or
CFII.

Article II, Flight Operations

2.1
Use of Club Aircraft. Club aircraft are to be used for the personal enjoyment
and transportation of Members and their passengers. Club aircraft may not be used for
any of the following activities:
For cargo or passenger hire or any other activity to which FAR Part 135 applies;
For flight instruction of persons other than Members, except that a member of the
immediate family of a Member may receive up to ten hours of flight instruction in
emergency procedures (\x93Pinch Hitter training\x94) and up to three hours of refresher
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PAGE 1 of 11flight instruction per calendar year thereafter, in each case from a Certified Flight
Instructor (\x93CFI\x94) approved by the Board of Directors for that purpose.
On any Civil Air Patrol mission, actual or training.
Outside the limits of the (48) contiguous United States and Canada without prior
approval of the Board of Directors or a Club officer authorized by the Board of
Directors to grant such approval.
Operations prohibited by the terms of the Club\x92s insurance policy, including, but not
limited to, any and all operations into or out of the Flying M Ranch (OR05).
2.2
Compliance with Operating Procedures. Each Member is responsible for
knowing and complying with FARs, Club Regulations and Bylaws and manufacturer\x92s
operating procedures for each Club aircraft he or she flies.
2.3
Command of Club Aircraft. No club aircraft shall be operated in flight except
under the command of one of the following who meets all of the applicable requirements
of Article IV of these Rules:
A Member;
A licensed pilot in the employ of an FAA approved facility conducting inspections or
repairs authorized by the Club to the extent required for that purpose;
An FAA Inspector or Designated Examiner in connection with a Member\x92s flight
test or flight review;
A non-Member CFI who has been authorized by the Board of Directors to give
flight instruction in specific Club aircraft, to the extent so authorized.
2.4
Flight Instruction. A CFI who is also a Member (\x93Club CFI\x94) may give instruction
in any Club Aircraft for which he or she is eligible to act as pilot in command. An
approved non-Member CFI may provide flight instruction in Club aircraft only to Members
who are Student Pilots or are authorized to act as Pilot In Command of the aircraft being
used as provided in Section 2.3 and only in connection with the following activities:
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New/additional ratings;
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PAGE 2 of 11\xB7 New or additional certificates;
\xB7 Flight Reviews;
\xB7 Instrument Proficiency Checks; and
\xB7 Wings Program.
2.4.1 CFI\x92s, whether Members or not, shall provide only that instruction in Club aircraft
they are qualified to provide under applicable FAA regulations.
2.4.2 Club aircraft checkouts and annual proficiency check rides shall be performed
only by Club CFIs.
2.4.3 Members shall use only those approved CFIs listed on the Club's web site;
however, Members may nominate non-listed CFIs in accordance with section 2.5.
2.4.4 Members are strongly encouraged, but not required, to use a CFI who is covered
by CFI insurance. If the CFI is not a Club member, his/her CFI insurance policy should
include a non-owner aircraft clause.
2.4.5 The Club web site shall identify those CFIs who have voluntarily provided the
webmaster with their CFI insurance information (if applicable) and expiration date, in
order to assist the membership in determining which CFIs have CFI insurance
coverage. The webmaster shall not publish such information without permission from
the CFI.
2.5
CFI Approval Process. Any member may nominate any CFI for Club approval and
listing on the web site via the following process:
2.5.1
Member actions:
Find a CFI of his/her choice (preferably one covered by CFI insurance).
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2.5.2
Arrange for the CFI to interview with any two Club CFIs who will decide whether to
approve the nominated CFI based on the candidate's experience level, ratings,
accident history, and attitude, with a bias also as to whether the candidate is
covered by CFI insurance with a non-owner aircraft clause (recommended, but not
absolutely required for Club approval).
CFI candidate action:
Sign a waiver/declaration/understanding form (non-member CFIs only), covering
such topics as:
CFI states his/her credentials and experience (CFI #, total hours, hours in
applicable aircraft types, hours in complex/high performance aircraft, etc.)
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PAGE 3 of 11CFI understands Club insurance requirements pertaining to providing
instruction in Club aircraft,
CFI understands the Club rules pertaining to the aircraft,
CFI agrees to provide instruction only to Hillsboro Flying Club members
(when flying in Club aircraft),
CFI releases Hillsboro Flying Club of liability,
CFI grants or denies permission to publish his/her name, insurance status
and expiration date on the Club web site,
"Expiration" of the Club's approval to instruct in Club aircraft (e.g. one-year if
not renewed by the CFI).
2.5.3
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2.5.4
Board Action:
The Board, upon the advice and recommendation of the two Club CFIs may
approve or disapprove the application of the non-Club CFI.
Club Officer actions if the non-Club CFI is approved:
Maintenance Officer or Club Treasurer: Receive form (section 2.5.2) and instruct
the Club Webmaster to add the CFI to the web site (with notation that he/she has
CFI insurance with a non-owner aircraft clause, if applicable).
Webmaster: Regularly remove CFIs listed on the Club's web site that:
are no longer members of the Club and have not been approved per the
above process,
have not renewed their approval and their time has expired.
2.5.5 Nothing in Section 2.5 to 2.5.5 shall preclude the requirement that Club aircraft
checkouts and proficiency checkrides be performed only by Club-member CFIs (see
2.4.2)
2.6
Unauthorized Maneuvers. Club aircraft shall not be used for maneuvers or
any flights of a competitive nature, such as full throttle racing, which may impose unusual
strain on the aircraft and/or its systems.
2.7
Trips Away from Base. A Member taking a Club aircraft on trips away from the
home base of that aircraft are responsible for the safe return of that aircraft to its home
base. Members landing at other airports are responsible for airport/runway selection in
light of aircraft capability, load, runway and weather conditions, as well as pilot experience
and present competency. Members should perform a RISK ASSESSMENT in
conjunction with, or prior to, their pre-flight. This should include the following
considerations;
1) RUNWAY selection, conditions, and pilot proficiency requirements.
2) AIRPORT ENVIRONMENT/APPROACH conditions and pilot proficiency
requirements.
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PAGE 4 of 11When the risks and unknowns appear higher than normal, members should be certain
that they have the proficiency required to operate at applicable airports(s). Members are
strongly encouraged to utilize Club or specialty CFI to assess such risks and reduce them
to an acceptable level with regard to both personal safety and aircraft integrity.
Operations into and out of the Flying M Ranch, (OR05), are prohibited.
2.8
Refueling. Whenever practical, Club aircraft should have their fuel tanks
topped at the end of each flight.
2.9
Smoking.
Smoking in any form is prohibited in all Club aircraft at all times.
2.10
Trial Membership Upgrade Option. A member may receive up to 10 hours of
dual in the aircraft at the next higher membership class, and at the regular hourly rates for
that aircraft, for any purpose. Any member who takes advantage of this section shall be
charged the dues of the higher membership class for the month or months in which such
member flies under this section.

Article III, Non Flight Operations

3.1
Contracting for Maintenance and Repairs. No Member may contract for
significant maintenance or repair work on Club aircraft without prior approval of the
Maintenance Officer, except in an emergency. The Maintenance Office must be notified
as soon as possible when emergency repairs are contemplated or have been performed.
3.2
Reports of Malfunctions and other Discrepancies. Members are responsible for
reporting immediately to the Maintenance Officer, Plane Captain or Board member any
damage or malfunction affecting safety of flight which occurred before, during or after a
flight and to see that such information is logged in the aircraft flight log and visually
placarded when appropriate.
3.3
Securing of Club Equipment. Members using Club aircraft or equipment are
responsible for properly securing it when leaving it unattended.

Article IV, Pilot in Command

4.1
Authority to Act as Pilot In Command. No person shall act as pilot in
command of a Club aircraft unless such person is authorized so to act under this Article
IV.
4.2
Requirements Applicable to All Pilots In Command.
pilot in command of any Club aircraft unless he or she:
No person shall act as
Is a Member, or is a non-Member operating as a PIC under section 2.3 or 2.4;
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PAGE 5 of 11Meets all applicable FAA requirements to act as pilot in command of the aircraft
being flown under the conditions applicable to the flight, including, but not limited
to, requirements for ratings and other pilot certifications, FAA Medical Certificate,
currency requirements and health requirements, and complies with all applicable
Club rules and insurance policies relating to command of Club aircraft.
4.3
Requirements Applicable to Members.
command of a Club aircraft unless:
No Member shall act as pilot in
The Member has taken and passed a check ride in that aircraft and has been
authorized by the Club to act as pilot in command of that aircraft and such authority
has not been revoked. All such check rides shall be given by a Club CFI or other
CFI specifically authorized by the Board of Directors to provide such checkouts.
Non-Club CFI's can conduct all but the final hour of any airplane check out
requiring more than one hour of flight time. A student pilot shall be endorsed for
solo flight by a Club approved CFI.
Has provided to the appropriate Club officers current copies of his or her Pilot
Certificate, Flight Review Endorsement and FAA Medical Certificate and such
other documents as such officers may request in order to determine the
qualification of that pilot to act as pilot in command.
For good cause, the Board of Directors may, at any time, require any Member to take a
proficiency flight check or other examination and may revoke the Member\x92s qualification
to act as pilot in command of one or more aircraft pending successful completion of such
flight check or examination.
The Board of Directors may suspend the scheduling and flying privileges of any member
who:
(a)
(b)
Has accumulated an account which is in arrears, or;
Is no longer current with respect to FAA required Flight Review and/or
Medical Certificate requirements.
4.4
Requirements Applicable to Non-Members.
pilot in command of a Club aircraft unless:
A non-Member shall not act as
He or she is authorized to do so in Section 2.3 or 2.4; and
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PAGE 6 of 11He or she has provided to the Club such documents relating to his or her
qualifications as such officers may have requested.
A non-Member\x92s authority to act as Pilot in Command may be revoked at any time for any
reason by an appropriate Club Officer or Board of Directors.
4.5
Pilot Warranty and Experience Requirements. No Member shall act as pilot in
command of Club aircraft unless such Member meets the Pilot Warranty and experience
requirements for the make and model flown as shown below:
Pilot Warranty /
Experience
Requirement
C-172
C-182
BE35-C33
Minimum Certificate
All Student Solos Directly
Supervised by CFI Student Pilot Private Pilot Private Pilot
Yes N/A N/A
If Total Time < 100 Hrs in
Airplanes CFI Checkout in the
Club\x92s C-172 If Total Time in Airplanes
>= 100 Hrs but < 250 Hrs CFI Checkout in the
Club\x92s C-172 If Total Time in Airplanes
>= 250 Hrs but < 25 Hrs in
Retractable-gear Airplanes CFI Checkout in the
Club\x92s C-172
If Total Time in Airplanes
>= 250 Hrs and >= 25 Hrs
in Retractable-gear
Airplanes
CFI Checkout in the
Club\x92s C-172
Minimum 10 Hrs Dual
Instruction in the Club\x92s
C-182
(3 hours\x92 experience in
a C-182 + a CFI
Checkout in the Club\x92s
C-182) OR minimum 3
Hrs Dual Instruction in
the Club\x92s C-182
(3 hours\x92 experience in
a C-182 + a CFI
Checkout in the Club\x92s
C-182) OR minimum 3
Hrs Dual Instruction in
the Club\x92s C-182
(3 hours\x92 experience in
a C-182 + a CFI
Checkout in the Club\x92s
C-182) OR minimum 3
Hrs Dual Instruction in
the Club\x92s C-182
N/A
N/A
Minimum 10 Hrs Dual
Instruction in the Club\x92s
BE35-C33
(10 hours\x92 experience in
a BE35-C33 + a CFI
Checkout in the Club\x92s
BE35-C33) OR minimum
10 Hrs Dual Instruction
in the Club\x92s BE35-C33
4.6
Experience Requirements for CFI\x92s. CFI\x92s instructing in Club aircraft are
required to meet the minimum aircraft flight time requirements:
Experience Requirement
Total Time
Retractable Time
Time in Make & Model
Fixed Gear
500 Hours
None
10 Hours & Check Out
Retractable Gear
500 Hours
50 Hours
10 Hours & Check Out
4.7
General Currency Requirements. No Member shall act as Pilot in Command of
a Club aircraft unless he or she meets the following currency requirements before acting
as pilot in command in that make and model:
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PAGE 7 of 11During the preceding (12) months, the Member shall have attended at least (2)
Club approved Safety Meetings.
4.8
Currency Requirements for Certain Aircraft. No Member shall act as pilot in
command of the following aircraft unless he or she meets the applicable currency
requirements set forth below:
A) Beech 35-C33: In a Beech Model 33, 35, or 36:
(i). (2) hours as pilot in command during the preceding (90) days.
(ii). A proficiency check (APCR) or FAA Flight Review with a Club approved
CFI within the preceding (12) months.
B) Cessna 182: In an aircraft of the same or a substantially identical make and
model:
(i). (1) hour as pilot in command during the preceding (90) days.
(ii). A proficiency check (APCR) or FAA Flight Review with a Club approved
CFI within the preceding (12) months.
C) Cessna 172: Except as stated in (iii) below:
(i). (1) hour as pilot in command during the preceding (90) days.
(ii). A proficiency check (APCR) or FAA Flight Review with a Club approved
CFI within the preceding (12) months.
(iii). While in compliance with 4.8 B), (1) hour PIC in the Club\x92s C172 during
the preceding (12) months.
4.9
Reestablishing Currency. A Member whose currency has lapsed with respect
to any aircraft may reestablish currency in that aircraft by taking and passing a checkride
with a Club CFI.
4.10
Proficiency Check. For the purposes of this document, any of the following
counts as a proficiency check in a specific Club aircraft:
a. An explicit proficiency check ride with a Club CFI.
b. An aircraft check-out with a Club CFI.
c. An Airperson\x92s FAA rating in the aircraft.
d. A Biannual Flight Review (BFR) in the aircraft.
e. A recurrency flight with a Club CFI, if the Club CFI so includes this in the sign-
off.
f. Written evidence presented to the Club, signed by a CFI, signifying the
accomplishment of any of the above.

Article V, Flight Reservations

5.1
Long Reservations. From June 1st through September 30 th (the \x93Flying
Season\x94), reservations that cover more than (7) consecutive days will require the prior
approval of the Board of Directors. Reservations for more than (14) days may not begin
on a Sunday, to preclude encroachment on a third consecutive weekend.
5.2
Multiple Uncompleted Reservations. During the Flying Season, no Member shall
have pending/uncompleted more than (2) reservations which include (2) or more
adjacent-day reservations, partial or otherwise, with the following exception: after any
Thursday noon, an additional multi-day reservation not exceeding (5) days may be made,
provided that it terminates prior to the following Thursday.
5.3
Use of Reservation System. All flights in Club aircraft require a flight reservation
through the Club\x92s Flight Reservation System.
5.4
Cancellations. Reservation cancellations should occur as soon as possible,
whether due to flight cancellation or early return. No-show uncancelled scheduling may
result in Member billing at Club hourly rates.
5.5
Delays. When a Member is unable to return a Club aircraft as scheduled, the
following scheduled pilot, Plane Captain, and Maintenance Officer should be notified as
soon as possible.
5.6
Minimum Hours. During the Flying Season, if a Member schedules an
aircraft for a period in excess of (1) day, a minimum of (1) hour\x92s flight time will be billed
for each (24) hour period during weekdays, and a minimum of (2) hours will be billed for
each (24) hour period during weekends and holidays.

Article VI, Charges

6.1
Membership Equity and Regular Charges. Provisions relating to membership
interests and monthly dues are set forth in the Bylaws.
6.2
Hourly Rates. From time to time, the Board of Directors shall determine and
approve hourly rates for the use of each Club aircraft and such rates shall be charged to
all Members, except as specifically addressed in the Bylaws. Except where otherwise
clearly indicated, hourly rates are \x93wet\x94 and based on tach time. Members purchasing
and paying for gas, oil or other consumables related to the operation of Club aircraft are
entitled to a credit against hourly rates upon presentation of appropriate documentation to
the Treasurer.
6.3
Other Operating Costs. Oxygen system refills and normal non-home based
airport charges and fees are the personal responsibility of the Member. Abnormal
circumstances and needs relating to aircraft protection and maintenance will be dealt with
on an individual basis by the Board of Directors.
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Reasonable Delays. A Member will not be charged for a reasonable delay in
returning an aircraft when the delay is due to weather conditions and/or circumstances
beyond the Member\x92s control. Subsequent retrieval costs, if any, will be the Member\x92s
responsibility.
6.5
Credits to Certain Members. Club Plane Captains (PCs) and the Club\x92s
Treasurer will be entitled to compensation equal to the value of (1) flight hour in
the highest cost aircraft in the PC's membership class, determined using the aircraft
hourly rates in effect on the last day of the month in which the PC performed
their services. Further, Plane Captains and Treasurer will receive an additional dollar
credit for each hour of work they perform in excess of six hours per month. The dollar
credit rate will be determined by formula: (6) hours of Plane Captain/Treasurer
maintenance time equates to one hour of nominal FBO hourly maintenance rate. The
Club\x92s Maintenance Officer is responsible for determining the \x91nominal\x92 rate based upon
local conditions.
6. 6 Certain Actions Against Club Members. The Club shall have authority to assess
any member for damages or losses to Club Property, if that member, at the time of the
damage or loss, is not qualified or authorized to act as Pilot in Command by operation
of the FARs, Club By-Laws, Club Insurance requirements or Club Regulations. The
Club may bring legal action to enforce any assessment authorized by this paragraph.

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