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SPEKTRUM DX18QQ

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2011

A. GENERAL

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained ﬂ ight
in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended
exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model ﬂ ights must
be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules
speciﬁ c to the ﬂ ying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own:

(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 appropri-

ate. (AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.)

three (3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator.

(d) Not interfere with operations and trafﬁ c patterns at any airport, heli-

port 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 Docu-
ment 520-A)

(f) Ensure the aircraft is identiﬁ ed with the name and address or AMA

number of the owner on the inside or afﬁ xed to the outside of the
model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own 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 inﬂ uence 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 burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object
that creates a hazard to persons or property.

Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are

securely attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may

be used provided they remain attached to the model during
ﬂ ight. Model rockets may be ﬂ own in accordance with the
National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched
from model aircraft.

• Ofﬁ cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized

to use devices and practices as deﬁ ned within the Team AMA
Program Document (AMA Document #718).

(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 ﬂ own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or model

demonstrations unless:

(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrat-

ed all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speciﬁ c 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 approved or
comply with comparable standards.