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44 EFL Slick 3D 480
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 human-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 Airplane 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 that
could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely
control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying
pyrotechnic devices that 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 (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.)
(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 knowingly 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 flightline.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other
person touch an outdoor 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 illumination
systems are inadequate for night flying operations.
9. The pilot of an 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.
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.
FAA INFORMATION
Prior to flying, contact your local or regional modeling
organizations for guidance and familiarize yourself with
the current local rules and FAA regulations governing
model aviation in your location.
More information about model aviation can be found at
www.modelaircraft.org.
The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online
at www.faa.gov.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE