The clubs main objective is to promote safe model aircraft flying in Trinidad & Tobago. It does this under the guidance of a seven (7) member committee annually elected by the membership.
The initial membership fee is $100.00 and $20.00 per month thereafter. There is a family rate of $100.00 and $25.00 per month which covers the entire family.
Junior membership dues are $50.00 to join and $10.00 per month. Finally, there is a special category for Control Line members. The fees here are the same as the junior members.
Model aircraft of the type flown and operated by members of TTMAC are not toys. Remember this at all times and together with some basic rules of radio control modeling laid out here, your experience will be both safe and enjoyable.
1/ The flying field must be kept clean. If trash bins are not present members are responsible for keeping their own trash and disposing of it appropriately.
2/ All cars must be parked behind the designated pit line.
3/ All transmitters in use at the field should display correct frequency ribbons.
4/ On arrival at the field, ensure that your frequency is not in use before switching on any R/C equipment.
5/ Flying at designated club sites only is allowed.(Wallerfield and Carlsen Field).
6/ There is to be no flying behind the pit line.
7/ Learners or members who have not been cleared by a club instructor to fly solo, must seek the help of a more experience modeler before flying in the presence of any spectators.
At present the club has two sanctioned flying sites, one is at Wallerfield on the larger of the two runways and the other at Carlsen Field. The Carlsen Field site does not have the runway length available at Wallerfield and as a result a bit more precision is required on landing and takeoffs. Members are required to exercise all the precautions when using either site.
TTMAC has designated instructors that are able to provide the required help to new members. There are no specific days laid out for learners and members who need help normally get in touch with one of the instructors and arrange the flying sessions on their own.
Throughout the year the club holds several events. Funflys are the most popular activity and there are designed for members of all levels to participate. Generally one aerobatic contest is held every year and these cater for the members who like events that are a bit more formal than the Funfly.
Static displays always generate public interest and as a result TTMAC tries to put on a couple of these per year at different venues around the country. The Club holds its General Meetings quarterly and elections take place in the third quarter of the year.
On becoming a member of TTMAC, you will receive together with this leaflet a copy of the club's newsletter PROPWASH. This newsletter is written by club members and contain information on flying activities and helpful hints relating to our hobby.
PROPWASH is published every two months. You will also receive a copy of the club's insurance coverage and an official TTMAC cap.
TTMAC hopes that this information will answer some of the questions you may have about this particular hobby. Getting involved in it not only gives people the opportunity to learn and explore aviation on their own terms but also to meet people from all walks of life. It's an activity that can be enjoyed by both young and old and there are no limits whatsoever.
We hope to see you at the field.