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AMA SAFETY CODE
1994 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 1999.
Model flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in
order for AMA Liability Protection to apply.
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, success-
fully 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 fly-
ing site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless, and/or dangerous manner.
4. At all flying sites, a straight or curved line(s) must be estab-
lished in front of which all flying takes place, with the other
side designated for spectators. Only personnel involved with
flying the aircraft are allowed in front of the flight line. Flying
over the spectator side of the line is prohibited, unless
beyond the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum
permissible takeoff weight of the models is 55 pounds.
5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations, a single
straight line must be established, one side of which is for
flying and the other side for spectators. Only those persons
accredited by the contest director or other appropriate offi-
cial as necessary for flight operations or as having duties or
functions relating to the conduct of the show or demonstra-
tion are to be permitted on the flying side of the line. The
only exceptions which my be permitted to the single straight
line requirements, under special circumstances involving
consideration of side conditions and model size, weight,
speed, and power must be jointly approved by the AMA
President and the Executive Director.
6. Under all circumstances, if my model weighs over 20 lb,
I will fly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of
the AMA Safety Code.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model.
Note: This does not apply to models flown indoors.
8. 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 mod-
els with extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing
tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including,
but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from
models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-
filled balloons), ground mounted devices launching a projectile.
The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance
with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those perma-
nently attached (as per JATO use); also those items authorized
for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee
(document available from AMA HQ). In any case, models using
rocket motors as primary means of propulsion are limited to a
maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series motor.
Note: A
model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without engine,
not able to carry a human being.
10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal
flow) unless I have obtained a special waiver for such spe-
cific operations from the AMA President and Executive
Director, and I will abide by any restriction(s) imposed for
such operation by them.
Note: This does not apply to
ducted fan models using piston engines or electric motors.
11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during,
participation in any model operations.
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 experi-
enced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or
spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spec-
tator areas, unless beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission. (Only properly licensed amateurs are autho-
rized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)
5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of
a pre-existing model club-flying site without a frequency
sharing agreement with that club.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft in any racing competition,
which allows models over 20 pounds unless that competi-
tion event is AMA sanctioned.(Competition here is defined
as any situation where a winner is determined.)
7. Every organization racing event requires that all officials,
callers, and contestants must properly wear helmets, which
are OSHA, DOT, ANSL, SNELL, NOCSAE, or comparable
standard while on the racecourse. In addition, all officials
occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear.