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ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, Indiana 47302
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a national organization representing modelers in the United
States. We urge you to examine the benefits of membership, including liability protection in the event of
certain injuries. The Academy has adopted simple and sane rules which are especially pertinent for radio
controlled flight as the OFFICIAL AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE, which we have
partially reprinted below:
I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, airshows or model flying demonstrations until it has
been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested.
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 the 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.
Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliber-
ately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or
repaired model.
I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flyer, unless assisted
by and experienced helper.
I will perform my initial turn after take off away from the pit or spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communica-
tions Commission. (See chart below) Only properly licensed amateurs are authorized to operate equipment
on amateur band frequencies.
72 MHz BAND by Channel and Channel Frequency
11 72.010
12 72.030
13 72.050
14 72.070
15 72.090
16 72.110
17 72.130
18 72.150
19 72.170
20 72.190
21 72.210
22 72.230
23 72.250
24 72.270
25 72.290
26 72.310
27 72.330
28 72.350
29 72.370
30 72.390
31 72.410
32 72.430
33 72.450
34 72.470
35 72.490
36 72.510
37 72.530
38 72.550
39 72.570
40 72.590
41 72.610
42 72.630
43 72.650
44 72.670
45 72.690
46 72.710
47 72.730
48 72.750
49 72.770
50 72.790
51 72.810
52 72.830
53 72.850
54 72.870
55 72.890
56 72.910
57 72.930
58 72.950
59 72.970
60 72.990
INITIAL PREPARATION
PACKAGING:
The packaging of your Airtronics RD6000 Sport Radio Control System has been especially designed for the
safe transportation and storage of the radio’s components. After unpacking your radio, DO NOT DISCARD
THE CONTAINERS! You should set the packaging aside for use if you ever need to send your radio in for
service, or to store your radio in case you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time.
