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Federal Aviation Administration
Purpose
This advisory outlines safety standards for operations of model aircraft. We encourage voluntary compliance
with these standards.
Background
Attention has been drawn to the increase in model aircraft operation. There is a need for added caution when
operating free ight and radio controlled craft in order to avoid creating a noise nuisance or a potential hazard to
full-scale aircraft and persons and/or property on the surface.
Operating Standards
Modelers generally are concerned with safety and exercise good judgment when ying model aircraft. However,
in the interest of safer skies, we encourage operators of radio controlled and free ight models to comply with
the following standards:
a. Exercise vigilance in locating full-scale aircraft (get help if possible) so as not to create a
collision hazard.
b. Select an operating site at sufficient distance from populated areas so you do not create a noise
problem or a potential hazard.
c. Do not y higher than 400 feet above the surface.
d. Always operate more than three miles from the boundary of an airport unless you are given
permission to be closer by the appropriate air traffic control facility in the case of an airport for which
a control zone has been designated or by the airport manager in the case of other airports.
e. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance in complying with these guidelines at the airport traffic control
tower or air route traffic control center nearest the site of your proposed operation.
Information Provided By
Director, Air Trafc Service Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C.
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