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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 or
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.
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
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 powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person.
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight.
2006 Official AMA National Model
Aircraft Safety Code
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