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aMa national Model

airCraft safety Code

Effective January 1, 2012

A. GENERAL:

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft

capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may

not exceed limitations of this code and is intended

exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition.

All model flights must be conducted in accordance

with this safety code and any additional rules specific

to the flying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be flown:

(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 appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D-See

and Avoid Guidance.)

ground level within three (3) miles of an airport,

without notifying the airport operator.

(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns

at any airport, heliport 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 Document 520-A)

(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and

address or AMA number of the owner on the inside

or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft. (This

does not apply to model aircraft flown 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

influence 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 flight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a

G-series size may be used provided they remain

attached to the model during flight. Model rockets

may be flown in accordance with the National Model

Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from

model aircraft.

• Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST)

are authorized to use devices and practices as

defined 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 flown in AMA sanctioned

events, air shows or model demonstrations unless:

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

successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or

anticipated prior to the specific 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.

B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)

1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected

people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid

endangerment of life and property of others.

2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check

in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations

will be completed before the first flight of a new or

repaired model aircraft.

3. At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be

established in front of which all flying takes place

(AMA Document #706-Recommended Field Layout):

(a) Only personnel associated with flying the model

aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line.

(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety

line must be established.

maintained for spectators.

(d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is

prohibited.

4. RC model aircraft must use the 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.

5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three

(3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without a

frequency-management agreement. (AMA Documents

#922-Testing for RF Interference; #923- Frequency

Management Agreement)

6. With the exception of events flown under official

AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff and

landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors

closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the

pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the flight line.

7. 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. This does not apply to model aircraft flown

indoors.

8. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing

the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and

orientation at all times.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:

(a) Maintain control during the entire flight,

maintaining visual contact without enhancement other

than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.

(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-

Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the

procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.

Please see your local or regional modeling

association’s guidelines for proper, safe operation of

your model aircraft.

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Prior to flying, contact your local or regional modeling

organizations for guidance and familiarize yourself

with the current local rules and FAA regulations

governing model aviation in your location.

More information about model aviation can be found

at www.modelaircraft.org.

The Federal Aviation Administration can be found

online at www.faa.gov.