48
Flap/Elevator Mix
3/8
" down at full (3") down flap
Effective January 1, 2003
Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code
in order for AMA Liability Protection to apply.
GENERAL
1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven
to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight
tested.
2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet
within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport
operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly
in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4) The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds,
except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules.
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. (This does
not apply to models while being flown indoors.)
6) I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or
with gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their
internal combustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with
extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing
tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including,
but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from
models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen
filled balloons), ground mounted devices launching a
projectile. The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in
accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or
those permanently attached (as per JATO use); also those items
authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory
Committee (document available from AMA HQ). In any case,
models using rocket motors as a primary means of propulsion
are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series
motor. (A model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without
engine, not able to carry a human being.)
8) I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during,
participation in any model operations.
9) Children under 6 years old are only allowed on the flight line
as a pilot or while under flight instruction.
RADIO CONTROL
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all flying takes place with the other
side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the
aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line.
Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
(Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate
equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)
5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered
safe from site-to site interference, even when both sites use the
same frequencies. Any circumstances under three miles
separation require a frequency management arrangement which
may be either an allocation of specific frequencies for each site
or testing to determine that freedom from interference exists.
Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by
the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters.
Documents of agreement and reports may exist between (1) two
or more AMA Chartered Clubs, (2) AMA clubs and individual
AMA members not associated with AMA Clubs, or (3) two or
more individual AMA members.
6) For Combat, distance between combat engagement line and
spectator line will be 500 feet per cubic inch of engine
displacement. (Example: .40 engine = 200 feet.); electric
motors will be based on equivalent combustion engine size.
Additional safety requirements will be per the RC Combat
section of the current Competition Regulations.
7) At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single
straight line must be established, one side of which is for
flying, with the other side for spectators.
8) With the exception of events flown under AMA Competition
rules, after launch, except for pilots or helpers being used, no
2003 Official AMA National Model
Aircraft Safety Code
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