User Manual

RTF/BNF Basic
Carbon Cub S2
EN
33
Effective January 1, 2014
A. GENERAL
A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained 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 ights
must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules
specic to the ying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be own:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. M odel aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate.
(AMA Document #540-D.)
(c) Not 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 traf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 Aircraft program. (AMA Document
520-A.)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identied with the name and address or AMA
number of the owner on the inside or afxed to the outside of the model
aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft 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 inuence of alcohol or while
using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely
control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which 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 ight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be
used provided they remain attached to the model during ight. Model
rockets may be own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry
Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.
• Ofcially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use
devices and practices as dened within the Team AMA Program Docu-
ment (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 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 speci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
1. All pilots shall avoid 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 rst ight of
a new or repaired model aircraft.
3. At all ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all
ying takes place (AMA Document #706.)
(a) Only personnel associated with 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 spectators.
(d) Intentional 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 authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band
frequencies.
5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing
ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents
#922 and #923.)
6. With the exception of events own under ofcial AMA Competition
Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be
own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and
the pilot’s helper(s) located at the ight line.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft
in ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an
individual.
8. RC night 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 ying operations.
9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire 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 Document #550.
(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in
accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560.
Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for
proper, safe operation of your model aircraft.
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code