Spektrum SPM18100 DX18 - Manual (Page 45)

45 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Effective January 1, 2014
A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft
capable of sustained fl ight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed
limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation,
education and/or competition. All model fl ights must be conducted in
accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specifi c to
the fl ying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be fl own:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when ap-
propriate. (AMA Document #540-D.)
(c) Not fl y higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level
within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the airport
operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffi c patterns at any airport,
heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use
agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless
in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program.
(AMA Document 520-A.)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identifi ed with the name and address or
AMA number of the owner on the inside or affi xed to the outside
of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft fl own
indoors.)
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous
boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of
AMA Document #555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the infl uence of alcohol or
while using any drug that could adversely affect the pilot’s ability
to safely control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that
explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops
any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.
Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are
securely attached to the model aircraft during fl ight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may
be used provided they remain attached to the model during fl ight.
Model rockets may be fl own in accordance with the National
Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from
model aircraft.
• Offi cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized
to use devices and practices as defi ned within the Team AMA
Program Document. (AMA Document #718.)
(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with
the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.)
3. Model aircraft will not be fl own in AMA sanctioned events, air
shows or model demonstrations unless:
(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully
demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the
specifi c event.
(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.
4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly
worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or
NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.
B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)
1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people,
vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of
life and property of others.
2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance
with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before
the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model aircraft.
3. At all fl ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of
which all fl ying takes place. (AMA Document #706.)
(a) Only personnel associated with fl ying the model aircraft are
allowed at or in front of the safety line.
(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be
established.
(c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spec-
tators.
(d) Intentional fl ying behind the safety line is prohibited.
4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are autho-
rized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.
5. RC model aircraft will not knowingly operate within three (3) miles
of any pre-existing fl ying site without a frequency-management
agreement. (AMA Documents #922 and #923.)
6. With the exception of events fl own under offi cial AMA Competi-
tion Regulations, 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 ightline.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch an
outdoor model aircraft in fl ight while it is still under power, except
to divert it from striking an individual.
8. RC night fl ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with
a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times.
Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night fl ying
operations.
9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire fl ight, maintaining visual
contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses
prescribed for the pilot.
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV)
only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Docu-
ment #550.
(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only
in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document
#560.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE