Rules

General Rules

  1. All members must have their own third party liability insurance cover.
  2. Tethered flying is strictly prohibited at any time.
  3. All buggiers and mountain boarders Must wear safety helmets at all times.
  4. All equipment not in use ie. Bags, Buggies, Boards, etc. must be left at the perimeter of the flying field so that it does not cause a hazard.
  5. Kites cannot be staked out on the field and left unattended due to lack of space and danger to other park users.
  6. All Rubbish (Debris) must be taken off the sites.
  7. Individual site rules must be abided by at all times.
  8. Any violations of NPKC rules will result in suspension or expulsion from the club.

Tibenham Airfield Rules

  1. Power kiting is not permitted whilst the airfield is being used for gliding. NGC club days are normally Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, however occasionally flying does take place on other days.
  2. If any gliding activity commences on the airfield you must cease all kiting activity.
  3. Even at times when there are no obvious airfield operations, the airfield must be treated as active.
  4. Before any person can go airside they must have had a briefing on airfield safety, and procedures. Briefings can be arranged by calling Andy Morgan.
  5. Gliding will always take precedence over any other airfield activity.
  6. All power kiters must be members of both: NGC, NPKC and have BBC third party insurance or equivalent.
  7. Rules of both clubs must be adhered to. In the event of a clash the NGC rules will take precedence over the NPKC rules whilst on the airfield.
  8. Kite killers MUST be used at all times, it is also strongly advised that safety equipment is used and that the BBC safety guidelines are followed.
  9. The airfield can be used on any day if there is no gliding activity. This includes NGC club days. Where possible the duty instructor must be consulted.
  10. NGC recognizes the need for Child Protection under the Children Act 1989. To this end the S.A.F.E. (Safer Activities for Everyone) Policy and Procedures has been adopted.

Tibenham Airfield Briefing.

  • Although there are times that the airfield is not in use, aircraft / gliders may fly in therefore it is import to keep a good lookout at all times. This is especially important when approaching an intersection of runways.
  • Do not assume that landings by aircraft / gliders will be confined to the hard surfaces. They can and do land on grass.
  • Always be aware of the wind direction as an aircraft / glider will generally land into wind.
  • Do not leave vehicles parked in the middle of runways, always park on the side.
  • When on the airfield or driveways there is a 20mph speed limit for motor vehicles.
  • Be aware if a motor vehicle is taken airside it may not be covered by your insurance.
  • You are a member of NGC, therefore you are welcome to use the facilities of the club house (toilets, showers). There is a canteen which is generally open on NGC club days.
  • You may kite on any day when the airfield is not being used for flying, even on NGC club days. But remember that when flying operations commence the rules do apply.

Ketts Park Rules

  1. The park must not be used when wet. If your activity is damaging the surface of the field please stop immediately.
  2. Strict Banning notices will be enforced when the park becomes water logged. This is usually in Jan, Feb, and March. Members will be notified when a ban is in place.
  3. During football matches members must stay at least the width of a football pitch away from the game.
  4. Kites cannot be staked out on the field and left unattended due to lack of space and danger to other park users.
  5. All buggiers and mountain boarders must wear safety helmets at all times.
  6. Kite killers must be worn by beginners at all times so they fully de-power and control their kite's drift.
  7. Tethered flying is strictly prohibited at any time.
  8. All equipment not in use i.e.. Bags, Buggies, Boards, etc. must be left at the perimeter of the flying field so as not to cause a hazard.
  9. All kite flyers should be considerate to other park users and bear in mind that most people do not understand things like wind directions, kite lines, upwind, downwind, etc.