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Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, safe

operation of your model aircraft.

Effective January 1, 2014

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, education 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.)

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.

  •Ofcially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

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.)

(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.

(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 and #923.)

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.

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. Hand-held illumi-

nation systems are inadequate for night ﬂying operations.

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.

cordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560.

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Federal Aviation Administration

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.

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