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ACADEMY OF MODEl AERONAUTICS NATIONAl MODEl AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE
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 au-
thorized 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.)
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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 success-
fully 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 accor-
dance 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 Commis-
sion (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-man-
agement agreement. (AMA Documents #922 and #923.)
6. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competi-
tion 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.
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