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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 (RC)
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-Recommended Field Layout):
(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- Testing for RF
Interference; #923- Frequency Management Agreement)
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. This does not apply to
model aircraft flown indoors.
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.
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. FREE FLIGhT
1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and
automobile parking when the model aircraft is launched.
2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except
mechanics, officials, and other fliers.
3. An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the
model aircraft after the fuse has completed its function.
D. CONTROL LINE
1. The complete control system (including the safety thong
where applicable) must have an inspection and pull test
prior to flying.
2. The pull test will be in accordance with the current
Competition Regulations for the applicable model aircraft
category.
3. Model aircraft not fitting a specific category shall use those
pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line Precision
Aerobatics.
4. The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and
a model aircraft will not be flown closer than 50 feet to any
above-ground electric utility lines.
5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants
and spectators before the engine is started.
