Top Flite TOPA0405 - Manual (Page 56)

loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that
may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop.
Use a “chicken stick” or electric starter to start the
engine. Do not use your fingers to flip the
propeller. Make certain the glow plug clip or
connector is secure so that it will not pop off or
otherwise get into the running propeller.
Make all engine adjustments from behind the
rotating propeller.
The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or right
after operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good
condition so fuel will not leak onto a hot engine,
causing a fire.
To stop a glow engine, cut off the fuel supply by
closing off the fuel line or following the engine
manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not use
hands, fingers or any other body part to try to stop
the engine. To stop a gasoline powered engine, a
kill switch should be connected to the engine coil.
Do not throw anything into the propeller of a
running engine.
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)
Read and abide by the following Academy of
Model Aeronautics Official Safety Code:
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 aircraft higher than
approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport
without notifying the airport operator. I will give
right of way to and avoid flying in the proximity of
full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be used to supervise flying to avoid having
models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safely
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.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with
my name and address or AMA number, on or in
the model.
9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any
device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile
or any kind).
RADIO CONTROL
1. I will have completed a successful radio
equipment ground 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. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away
from the pit or spectator areas and I will not
thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas, unless
beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission.
IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
DEFINITION:
For the purpose of the following IMAA Safety
Code, the term Giant Scale shall refer to radio
controlled model aircraft, either scale or non-scale,
which have a wingspan of 80 inches or more for
monoplanes and 60 inches or more for multi-
winged model aircraft and have a ramp weight
(fueled and ready to fly) of 55 lbs. or less.
Section 1.0: SAFETY STANDARD
1.1 Adherence to Code: This safety code is to be
strictly followed.
1.2 The most current AMA Safety Code in effect is
to be observed. However, the competition sections
of the code may be disregarded.
Section 3.0: SAFETY CHECK
3.4 Flight Testing: All Giant Scale R/C aircraft are
to have been flight tested and flight trimmed with a
minimum of six flights before the model is allowed
to fly at an IMAA Sanctioned event.
3.5 Proof of Flight: The completing and signing of
the Declaration section of the Safety Inspection form
by the pilot (or owner) shall document as fact that
each aircraft has been successfully flight-tested and
proven airworthy prior to an IMAA event.
Section 5.0: EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
(kill switch)
5.1 All magneto spark ignition engines must have a
coil grounding switch on the aircraft to stop the
engine. This will also prevent accidental starting of
the engine. This switch shall be readily available to
both pilot and helper. This switch is to be operated
manually and without the use of the Radio System.
5.2 Engines with battery powered ignition systems
must have a switch to turn off the power from the
battery pack to disable the engine from firing. This
will also prevent accidental starting of the engine.
This switch shall be readily available to both pilot
and helper. This switch shall be operated manually
and without the use of the Radio System.
5.3 There must also be a means to stop the engine
from the transmitter. The most common method is
to close the carburetor throat completely using
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