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2004 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code
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), or 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
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.
