Ama Safety Code - Hangar 9 VRTF Easy 2 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 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 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.
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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 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.