HobbyZone F4U Corsair S, Instruction Manual

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AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code

Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, 

safe operation of your model aircraft.

Effective January 1, 2014

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, education 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.) 

(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) Ensure 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

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.)

(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 and #923.)

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. 

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. Hand-held illumi- 

nation systems are inadequate for night flying operations.

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.

(C) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in  

  accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560.

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