E-flite F-16 400 DF ARF - Manual (Page 34)

34 E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual
4. At all flying sites a line must be established,
in front of which all flying takes place. Only
personnel associated with flying the model
aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line. In
the case of airshows demonstrations straight line
must be established. An area away from the line
must be maintained for spectators. Intentional
flying behind the line is prohibited.
5. I will operate my model aircraft using only
radio-control frequencies currently allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC
are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur
Band frequencies.
6. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft
within three (3) miles of any preexisting flying
site without a frequency-management agreement.
A frequency management agreement may be
an allocation of frequencies for each site, a
day-use agreement between sites, or testing
which determines that no interference exists.
A frequency-management agreement may
exist between two or more AMA chartered
clubs, AMA clubs and individual AMA
members, or individual AMA members.
Frequency-management agreements, including
an interference test report if the agreement
indicates no interference exists, will be signed
by all parties and copies provided to AMA
Headquarters.
7. With the exception of events flown under official
AMA rules, no powered model may be flown
outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual,
except for the pilot and located at the flightline.
8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other
person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is
still under power, except to divert it from striking
an individual.
9. Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low-
performance model aircraft (less than 100 mph).
The model aircraft must be equipped with a
lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft’s
attitude and direction at all times.
10. The operator of a radio-controlled model
aircraft shall control it during the entire flight,
maintaining visual contact without enhancement
other than by corrective lenses that are
prescribed for the pilot. No model aircraft shall
be equipped with devices which allow it to be
flown to a selected location which is beyond the
visual range of the pilot.
F-16 Safe Operating Recommendations
- Inspect your model before every flight to make
certain it is airworthy.
- Be aware of any other radio frequency user who
may present an interference problem.
- Always be courteous and respectful of other
users of your selected flight area.
- Choose an area clear of obstacles and large
enough to safely accommodate your flying
activity.
- Make certain this area is clear of friends and
spectators prior to launching your aircraft.
- Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your
flight path that could cause potential conflict.
- Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.
- Abide by any and all established AMA National
Model Aircraft Safety Code.