2006 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code - Hangar 9 FuntanaX 100 ARF Assembly Manual

National Model Aircraft Safety Code
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, successfully 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 flying site I use, and I will not
willfully and deliberately fly my models in a
careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4) The maximum takeoff weight of a
model is 55 pounds, except models flown
under Experimental Aircraft rules.
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified
with my name and address or AMA number,
on or in the model. (This does not apply
to models while being flown indoors.)
6) 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 models
with extremely hazardous fuels such as those
containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
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7) 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), or ground mounted devices launching
a projectile. The only exceptions permitted are
rockets flown in accordance with the National Model
Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently 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 a primary
means of propulsion are limited to a maximum
weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series motor. (A
model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or
without engine, not able to carry a human being.)
8) I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to,
nor during, participation in any model operations.
9) Children under 6 years old are only allowed
on the flight line as a pilot or while receiving
flight instruction.
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 experienced helper.
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s)
must be established in front of which all flying
takes place with the other side for spectators.
Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft
are allowed at or in the front of the flight line.
Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission. (Only properly
licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate
equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)