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E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF Assembly Manual
2010 Official Academy of Model
Aeronautics Safety Code
GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-
carrying device capable of sustained flight in
the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations
established in this code and is intended to be used
exclusively for recreational or competition activity.
2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft,
including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those flown
under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules.
3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules
established for the flying site I use. I will not
willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and/or
dangerous manner.
4. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events,
air shows, or model demonstrations until it has been
proven airworthy.
5. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than
approximately 400 feet above ground level, when
within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator. I will yield the right-of-way and
avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft,
utilizing a spotter when appropriate.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is
identified with my name and address, or AMA
number, inside or affixed to the outside of the
model aircraft. This does not apply to model
aircraft flown indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade
propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than
air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels
containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying
pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or
propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions
include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn
producing smoke and are securely attached to
the model aircraft during flight. Rocket motors
up to a G-series size may be used, provided
they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft
during flight. Model rockets may be flown in
accordance with the National Model Rocketry
Safety Code; however, they 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 Air
Show Advisory Committee Document.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under
the influence of alcohol or within eight (8) hours of
having consumed alcohol.
10. I will not operate my model aircraft while using
any drug which could adversely affect my ability to
safely control my model aircraft.
11. Children under six (6) years old are only allowed
on a flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while
under flight instruction.
12. 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.
RADIO CONTROL
1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to
avoid over flight of unprotected people.
2. I will have completed a successful radio equipment
ground-range check before the first flight of a new
or repaired model aircraft.
3. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a proficient flier, unless I
am assisted by an experienced pilot.
4. At all flying sites a line must be established, in front
of which all flying takes place. Only personnel
associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed
at or in front of the line. In the case of airshows
demonstrations straight line must be established.
An area away from the line must be maintained
for spectators. Intentional flying behind the line is
prohibited.
5. I will operate my model aircraft using only
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.
6. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft
within three (3) miles of any preexisting flying
site without a frequency-management agreement.
A frequency management agreement may be
an allocation of frequencies for each site, a
day-use agreement between sites, or testing
which determines that no interference exists. A
frequency-management agreement may exist
between two or more AMA chartered clubs, AMA
clubs and individual AMA members, or individual
AMA members. Frequency-management
agreements, including an interference test report if
the agreement indicates no interference exists, will
be signed by all parties and copies provided to
AMA Headquarters.
7. With the exception of events flown under official
AMA rules, no powered model may be flown
outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual,
except for the pilot and located at the flightline.
