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AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2014

A. GENERAL

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight in the 
atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for 
sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model fl ights must be conducted in 
accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specifi c to the fl ying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be fl own:

b. In a careless or reckless manner.
c. At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

4. 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 fl y 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 traffi c 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 identifi ed with the name and address or AMA 

number of the owner on the inside or affi xed to the outside of the model 
aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft fl own 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 infl uence 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 fl ight.

•  Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be 

used provided they remain attached to the model during fl ight. Model 
rockets may be fl own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry 
Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.

•  Offi cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to 

use devices and practices as defi ned 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).

11. 

Model aircraft will not be fl own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or 

model demonstrations unless:
l.  The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated 

all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specifi c event.

m.  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 fl ying 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 fi rst fl ight of 
a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. At all fl ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all 

fl ying takes place (AMA Document #706.)
a. Only personnel associated with fl ying 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 fl ying 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 

fl ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents 
#922 and #923.)

6. With the exception of events fl own under offi cial AMA Competition 

Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be fl own 
outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the 
pilot’s helper(s) located at the fl ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft 

in fl ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an 
individual.

8. RC night fl ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a 

clear  view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held 
illumination systems are inadequate for night fl ying operations.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:

a. Maintain control during the entire fl ight, 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.

Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, 
safe operation of your model aircraft.

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Page 2: ...ch if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly fo...

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Page 4: ...med for operation speci cally in this aircraft The programming in this receiver cannot be changed by the user SAFE Plus Flight modes are selected using Channel 5 IMPORTANT A transmitter with a 2 posit...

Page 5: ...ht battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a long tone followed by a series of additional short tones 5 The receiver LED will begin to ash rapidly 6 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmit...

Page 6: ...ngs onto the wing tube 3 Press the wing panels together onto the fuselage until the wings click into place 4 Insert the vertical ns into the pockets on top of the fuselage until the ns click into plac...

Page 7: ...y charged 2200mAh battery C all the way forward in the battery compartment as shown IMPORTANT Adjust the battery position for proper CG accordingly 5 Connect the battery to the ESC the ESC is now arme...

Page 8: ...s before the rst ight or to correct the heading during auto landing if it varies signi cantly from the heading set during takeoff 1 Remove the propeller if it is installed or activate throttle cut 2 W...

Page 9: ...the pilot can make changes 1 To enter the menu the motor must be disarmed 2 Flip the ight mode switch back and forth twice to enter the menu 3 To navigate the menu use elevator stick to move up and do...

Page 10: ...ted on the diagram to show Channel and Band The buttons will not function when the video transmitter is plugged into the ight controller Access the frequency and power level options from the Spektrum...

Page 11: ...ng propeller as these items could become entangled 2 Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic If the control surfaces do not res...

Page 12: ...ed to the Manually Adjusting Trim section to set the trim mechanically Aircraft Drift Trim Required Elevator Elevator Trim Elevator Trim Aileron Aileron Trim Aileron Trim Flight Preparation Manually A...

Page 13: ...d roll wing tips up and down angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne Above approximately 50 feet 15m pitch and roll control are increased slightly At any time release both sticks to...

Page 14: ...rtual Fence Large sets the virtual fence in a circle with a radius of approximately 820 ft 250m from the home location Air eld Virtual Fence sets the virtual fence to an area approximately 400m long x...

Page 15: ...tual Fence mode is active only the ailerons will wag left and right Release the HP AL bind button You must then indicate where the ying side of the air eld is in relation to the home location The thro...

Page 16: ...ky it is occupying when Loiter is activated The altitude and location of the loiter can be adjusted with ight controls while the aircraft is in this mode the model will resume Loiter Mode after contro...

Page 17: ...re required when AutoLand is activated However stick inputs can be used at anytime during AutoLand to avoid an obstacle lengthen the landing or smooth the nal are on landing Aileron stick Use the aile...

Page 18: ...fety 3 Remove the ight battery from the aircraft 4 Power off the transmitter 5 Recharge the ight battery 6 Inspect the airframe for loose or damaged parts 7 Repair or replace all damaged parts 8 Store...

Page 19: ...e of Power Components WARNING Always disconnect the ight battery from the model before removing the propeller Disassembly 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B 2 Remove the 4 screws C holding the motor m...

Page 20: ...up Propeller damaged or installed incorrectly Land immediately replace or install propeller correctly Aircraft is dif cult to launch in the wind Launching the aircraft down wind or into a cross wind A...

Page 21: ...shows or model demonstrations unless l The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event m An inexperienced p...

Page 22: ...ion to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use t...

Page 23: ...ration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of t...

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