AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join, The AMA is the governing body
of model aviation and membership provided liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
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A. GENERAL:
feet above ground level within three (3) miles
r.
patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane
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 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 man carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate.
(AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400
of an airport, without notifying the airport operato
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic
base except where there is a mixed use agreement.
(e) 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).
( f ) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for
helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555.
(g ) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any
drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.
(h ) 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.
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2011
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