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AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE

Effective January 1, 2011
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 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 feet above ground level within
three (3) miles of an airport,
without notifying
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 Aircraft 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 which could adversely affect
the pilot's ability to safely control the
model.
(i)Not operate model aircraft carrying
pyrotechnic devices which explode or
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burn, or any device which propels a
projectile or drops any object that
creates a hazard to persons or
property.
the airport
(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft,
unless in compliance
with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA
Document #510-A).
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 successfully 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
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 accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations will be completed before
the first flight of a new or repaired model
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
authorized to use devices and
practices as defined within the
Team AMA Program
Document (AMA Document
#718).
approved or comply with
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