Ama Safety Code - Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 60 Instruction Manual

AMA SAFETY CODE

Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective
January 1, 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 estab-
lished 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 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.
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 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). Models using rocket
motors are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a
G series motor.
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.)
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 sanctioned. (For the purpose of this para-
graph, competition is defined as any situation where a winner
is determined.)
7. Every organizational racing event requires that all officials,
callers, and contestants must properly wear helmets, which are
OSHA, DOT, ANSL, SNELL, NOCSAE or comparable standard
while on the racecourse. In addition, all officials occupying
safety cages must wear protective eyewear.
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