Ama Safety Code - Hangar 9 Super Stick Instruction Manual

AMA SAFETY CODE

1994 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 1994
Model flying must be in accordance with this Code
in order for AMA liability protection to apply
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. 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 those persons essential to the flight
operations are to be permitted on the flying side of the line; all
others must be on the spectator side. Flying over the spectator
side of the line is prohibited, unless beyond the control of the
pilot(s). In any case, the maximum permissible takeoff weight of
the model is 55 pounds unless as stated in their official rules.
5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single straight
line must be established, one side of which is for flying, with the
other side for spectators. Only those persons accredited by
the contest director or other appropriate official as necessary
for flight operations or as having duties or functions relating to
the conduct of the show or demonstration are to be permitted
on the flying side of the line. The only exceptions which my be
permitted to the single straight line requirements, under special
circumstances involving consideration of side conditions and
model size, weight, speed, and power, must be jointly approved
by the AMA President and the Executive Director.
6. Under all circumstances, if my model weighs over 20 pounds, I
will fly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of the
AMA Safety Code.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and
address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note:This does
not apply to models flown indoors.
8. 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.
9. 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), 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 primary means of propulsion
are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series
motor. Note:A model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or
without engine, not able to carry a human being.
10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal flow)
unless I have obtained a special waiver for such specific
operations from the AMA President and Executive Director and
I will abide by any restriction(s) imposed for such operation by
them. (Note:This does not apply to ducted fan models using
piston engines or electric motors.)
11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during,
participation in any model operations.
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. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or
spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or
spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
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.) Further, any
transmitters that I use at a sanctioned event must have a
certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker affixed indicating that it was
manufactured or modified for operation at 20 kHz frequency
separation (except 27 MHz and 53 MHz).
5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of a
pre-existing model club flying site without a frequency sharing
agreement with that club.