RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR REMOTE CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT FLYING
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. All aircraft must be registered and externally marked with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) identification number prior to flying – www.faa.gov/uas.
2. Permittee must complete of the Aeronautical Knowledge and Safety Test (TRUST), which is
required by the FAA, by visiting https://trust.modelaircraft.org/.
3. There must be at least one permittee and one spotter when flying aircrafts, no exceptions.
4. Maximum of three aircraft aloft at any one time. Must maintain visual line of sight at all times.
5. Permit is non-transferable and is valid only for individual covered by insurance provided.
(Immediate family members may observe, but may not participate in flying activities)
6. Permit is valid for practice sessions only. Prohibited activities include but not limited to: Flying
exhibitions, demonstrations and/or public events, except by Long Island State Park Region –
Park Use Permit.
7. Driving or parking of vehicles on park service roads and/or golf course areas is prohibited.
Must Park in the designated area.
8. Permittee is required to provide a copy of $500,000 General Public Liability Insurance
Certificate naming the following:
Additionally Insure d: The People of the State of New York, the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Long Island State Park Recreation and Historic
Preservation Commission, their commissioners, officers, agents, and employees. (Insurance
covering all members of a flying club is acceptable, along with a current roster)
9. The Long Island State Park Region must have a current roster of all club members.
10. The Long Island Park Region reserves the right to revoke a permit for failure to follow all safety
and field rules.
11. No flying of an aircraft in an unsafe or dangerous condition or with a defective radio system or
controller is permitted.
12. No flying is permitted while maintenance is being performed by NYS Parks in the flying area.
13. Adherence to Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code and FAA regulations is mandatory.
14. All rubbish and debris must be disposed of in a proper fashion before leaving the park.
15. No artificial smoke or chemical devices may be used that will interfere with the natural environment of the park.
16. No excessive engine running on the field.
17. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any time.
18. Maximum decibel level is 90DB at nine feet measured one foot from the ground.
19. All flyers of gasoline powered aircraft must have a fire extinguisher on the field.
20. Flying is permitted during daylight hours and only when the park is open.
21. Permittee must make sure no one is flying on their frequency before turning on their
transmitter, ensuring they are following current FAA regulations, always.
22. Right of way must be given to any manned aircraft.
23. If field is in demand, flying time must be limited to 15 minutes per flight.
24. Permittee must inspect aircraft and radio before each flight.