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MASM Flying Site Gate Rules

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(Updated for 2025)

 

For our safety and the safety of the MASM flying site every member must follow the rules listed below:

  1. The first MASM member arriving at the flying site will open one or both gates. The gates must be fully opened except when a member is flying alone. When a member is flying alone the gates will remain closed and locked to mitigate the danger of a trespasser wanting to cause damage or physical harm.  In case of an emergency a first responder will open the gates as necessary.
  2. For safety, make sure the gates are secured in the full open position so they cannot be accidentally moved.
  3. The last MASM member leaving the flying site will close and lock both gates.
  4. Before leaving the flying site, if there are any cars in the parking lot, make sure that they belong to a MASM member who knows MASM Flying Site Gate Rules.
  5. Never leave a non-member alone at the field. Visitors or guests must leave the flying site before the last member leaves.
  6. In case of an emergency.

Website: www.masmrc.com

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In Case of a Medical Emergency: Dial 911

Sac Sherriff Non-Medical Emergency: 916-874-5115

 

We are: .2 Miles North of Kiefer Blvd and Eagles Nest Road/Zinfandel Dr.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38.5361925951131, -121.2611145771919

 

Operating the gate lock.

IMPORTANT: Never give the combination code to anyone, not even your fellow MASM members. Every MASM member must sign the application for membership acknowledging receipt, understanding, and agreement to follow the Flying Site Gate Rules. 

 

Opening the gate:

  1. Set the combination number on the padlock.
  2. Push the hasp first and then pull the padlock open.
  3. Detach the chain.
  4. Reset the combination to all four zeros "0000"
  5. Lock the latch on the loose end of chain attached to the post.
  6. By pulling the latch make sure the padlock stays in the closed position.
  7. Swing the gate fully open and secure the gate from accidentally swinging back.

 

Closing the gate:

1.    Swing the gate to the fully closed position until the tip of the gate rests on the support attached to the post.

2.    If padlock is open skip steps 3, 4 and 5.

3.    Set the combination number on the padlock.

4.    Push the hasp first and then pull the padlock open.

5.    Remove the lock from the chain attached to the post

6.    Reset the combination to all four zeros "0000"

7.    Link the chain (from the gate and the post) around the gate with the padlock and press the hasp firmly.

8.    Pull the hasp to make sure the padlock stays in closed position.