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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 fl ying 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 fl own under offi cial AMA rules, excluding takeoff
and landing, no powered model may be fl own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any
individual, except for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the fl ight line.
8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in
fl ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.
9. Radio-controlled night fl ying is limited to low-performance model aircraft (less
than 100 mph). The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system
which clearly defi nes the aircraft’s attitude and direction at all times.
10. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire
fl ight, 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 fl own to a selected location which is beyond the
visual range of the pilot.
FREE FLIGHT
1. I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet downwind of
spectators and automobile parking.
2. I will not fl y my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of all individuals
except my mechanic, offi cials, and other fl iers.
3. I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the
fuse has completed its function.
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