2009 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code - Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc ARF Assembly Manual

2009 Official Academy of Model
Aeronautics Safety Code
GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-humancarrying
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-
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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 AMAAir 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 radiocontrol
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the
FCC are authorized to operateequipment 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
frequencymanagement 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 agreementmay 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 the pilot's helper(s)
located at the flightline.
8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a
model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, except to
divert it from striking an individual.
9. Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low performance
model aircraft (less than 100 mph). The
model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which
clearly defines the aircraft's attitude and direction at all times.
10. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall
control it during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact
without enhancement other than by corrective
lenses that are prescribed for the pilot. No model aircraft
shall be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown
to a selected location which is beyond the visual range
of the pilot.
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