Hangar 9 Piper J-3 Cub 40 ARF User Manual

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GENERAL
1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned

events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until

it has been proven to be airworthy by having been

previously, successfully flight tested.
2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately

400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying

the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid

flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where

necessary, an observer shall be utilized to supervise

flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of

full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules

for the flying site I use, and I will not willfully and

deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/

or dangerous manner.
4) The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55

pounds, except models flown under Experimental

Aircraft rules.
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with

my name and address or AMA number, on or in the

model. (This does not apply to models while being

flown indoors.)
6) I will not operate models with metal-bladed

propellers or with gaseous boosts, in which gases

other than air enter their internal combustion

engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely

hazardous fuels such as those containing

tetranitromethane or hydrazine.

7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any

device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile

of any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets,

explosive bombs dropped from models, smoke

bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-filled

balloons), or ground mounted devices launching a

projectile. The only exceptions permitted are rockets

flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry

Safety Code or those permanently attached (as per

JATO use); also those items authorized for Air Show

Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee

(document available from AMA HQ). In any case,

models using rocket motors as a primary means of

propulsion are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3

pounds and a G series motor. (A model aircraft is

defined as an aircraft with or without engine, not able

to 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 allowed

on the flight line as a pilot or while receiving

flight instruction.

RADIO CONTROL
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment

ground range check before the first flight of a new or

repaired model.
2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence

of spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless

assisted by an experienced helper.
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must

be established in front of which all flying takes place

with the other side for spectators. Only personnel

involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in

the front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the

flight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control

frequencies currently allowed by the Federal

Communications Commission. (Only properly

licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate

equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)

2005 Official AMA

National Model Aircraft Safety Code

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