Ama Safety Code - Hangar 9 ULTRA aspire Instruction Manual

AMA SAFETY CODE

1999 OFFICIAL AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT
SAFETY CODE
Effective January 1999
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 care-
less, 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 personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed in front of
the flight line. Flying over the spectator side of the lines is prohibited,
unless beyond the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum
permissible takeoff weight of the models is 55 pounds.
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 may be permitted to the single straight line
requirements, under special circumstances involving consideration of
site 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 haz-
ardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
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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 rocked motors as a 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 restric-
tion(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, participa-
tion 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 flyer, unless assisted by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or specta-
tor 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.)
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.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft in any racing competition, which allows
models over 20 pounds unless that competition event is AMA sanc-
tioned. (For the purpose of this paragraph, competition is defined as
any situation where a winner is determined.)
7. Every organized racing event requires that all officials, callers, and
contestants must properly wear helmets, which are OSHA, DOT, ANSI,
SNELL, NOCSAE or comparable standard while on the racecourse. In
addition, all officials occupying safety cages must wear protective
eyewear.