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E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual
2010 Official Academy of Model
Aeronautics Safety Code
A. GENERAL
A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft
capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It
may not exceed limitations of this code and is
intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or
competition. All model flights must be conducted
in accordance with this safety code and any
additional rules specific to the flying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are
prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying
aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be
used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D-
See and Avoid Guidance.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet
above ground level within three (3) miles of an
airport, without notifying the airport operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns
at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except
where there is a mixed use agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel,
of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA
Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA Document
520-A)
(f) Insure the aircraft is identified with the name and
address or AMA number of the owner on the inside
or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft.
(This does not apply to model aircraft flown
indoors).
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers
or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters
operated under the provisions of AMA Document
#555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the
influence of alcohol or while using any drug which
could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely
control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic
devices which explode or burn, or any device
which propels a projectile or drops any object that
creates a hazard to persons or property.
Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing
smoke and are securely attached to the model
aircraft during flight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a
G-series size may be used provided they remain
attached to the model during flight. Model rockets
may be flown in accordance with the National
Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be
launched from model aircraft.
• Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST)
are authorized to use devices and practices as
defined within the Team AMA Program Document
(AMA Document #718).
(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless
in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations.
(AMA Document #510-A).
3. Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned
events, air shows or model demonstrations unless:
(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have
successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or
anticipated prior to the specific event.
(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an
experienced pilot.
4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be
properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA,
DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or
comply with comparable standards.
B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)
1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected
people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall
avoid endangerment of life and property of others.
2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
will be completed before the first flight of a new or
repaired model aircraft.
3. At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established
in front of which all flying takes place (AMA
Document #706-Recommended Field Layout):
(a) Only personnel associated with flying the model
aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line.
(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety
line must be established.
(c) An area away from the safety line must be
maintained for spectators.
(d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is
prohibited.
4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Only
individuals properly licensed by the FCC are
authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band
frequencies.
5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three
(3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without
a frequency-management agreement (AMA
Documents #922- Testing for RF Interference; #923-
Frequency Management Agreement)
6. With the exception of events flown under official
AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff
and landing, no powered model may be flown
outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual,
except for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located
at the flight line.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other
person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is
still under power, except to divert it from striking an
individual.
This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
8. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing
the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude
and orientation at all times.
9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire flight,
maintaining visual contact without enhancement
other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the
pilot.
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-
Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the
procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.
