Piper J-3 Cub Power 46 ARF+ Manual - Hangar 9

2007 Official AMANational Model Aircraft Safety CodeGENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctionedevents, air shows or model flying demonstrations untilit has been proven to be airworthy by having beenpreviously, successfully flight tested.2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifyingthe airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoidflying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Wherenecessary, an observer shall be utilized to superviseflying to avoid having models fly in the proximity offull-scale aircraft.3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rulesfor the flying site I use, and I will not willfully anddeliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.4) The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55pounds, except models flown under ExperimentalAircraft rules.5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified withmy name and address or AMA number, on or in themodel. (This does not apply to models while beingflown indoors.)6) I will not operate models with metal-bladedpropellers or with gaseous boosts, in which gasesother than air enter their internal combustionengine(s); nor will I operate models with extremelyhazardous fuels such as those containingtetranitromethane or hydrazine.7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (anydevice that explodes, burns, or propels a projectileof any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets,explosive bombs dropped from models, smokebombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-filledballoons), or ground mounted devices launching aprojectile. The only exceptions permitted are rocketsflown in accordance with the National Model RocketrySafety Code or those permanently attached (as perJATO use); also those items authorized for Air ShowTeam use as defined by AST Advisory Committee(document available from AMA HQ). In any case,models using rocket motors as a primary means ofpropulsion are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3pounds and a G series motor. (A model aircraft isdefined as an aircraft with or without engine, not ableto carry a human being.)8) I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to,nor during, participation in any model operations.9) Children under 6 years old are only allowedon the flight line as a pilot or while receivingflight instruction.RADIO CONTROL1) I will have completed a successful radio equipmentground range check before the first flight of a new orrepaired model.2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presenceof spectators until I become a qualified flier, unlessassisted by an experienced helper.3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) mustbe established in front of which all flying takes placewith the other side for spectators. Only personnelinvolved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or inthe front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind theflight line is prohibited.4) I will operate my model using only radio controlfrequencies currently allowed by the FederalCommunications Commission. (Only properlylicensed Amateurs are authorized to operateequipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)34