Edition: Model Aviation - 2000/07
Page Numbers: 134, 135
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AMA Membership Application

Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302 1-800-435-9262

Only one applicant per form. You may photocopy if needed.

New member [ ] Renewal: give old number if known ____________

First Name ____________________ Initial _____ Last Name _________________________

Mailing Address (number and street) _____________________________________________

City ________________________________ State _________ Zip Code _______________

You may send this application by fax if paying by VISA or MasterCard. Fax Number: 1-765-741-0057

[ ] Yes, please send a confirmation to: Fax number: (___) ___-____

Home phone number: (___) ___-____ E-mail Address ____________________________

Work phone number: (___) ___-____

All membership categories receive full membership and competition privileges, liability and accident/medical insurance.

Date of Birth (requested for all applicants) _______________________

For those 19 or over as of July 1, 2000

  • [ ] Open Membership - $48.00 (Model Aviation included)
  • [ ] Extra Family Membership - $30.00 (This category applies to any one adult who currently resides at the same address as a current Open Member; magazine not included)

Current Open member’s name and AMA number _______________________________

For those 65 or over as of July 1, 2000

  • [ ] Senior Citizen Membership - $38.00 (Must submit proof of age at time of original application). Model Aviation included.

Options:

  • [ ] Museum Patron $25.00
  • [ ] Supporting $100.00
  • [ ] Sustaining $500.00
  • [ ] Life $1,000.00
  • [ ] FAI Stamp $35.00
  • [ ] National Site Development $________
  • [ ] Add $6.00 for Model Aviation mailed in an envelope

$_________ [ ] Check [ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard

Credit Card No. ________________________________ Exp. Date ___ / ___

Card Holder’s Signature _______________________________________________

NEW REDUCED PRICE

For those under 19 as of July 1, 2000

  • [ ] Youth Membership - $13.00 (Model Aviation included)
  • [ ] Youth Membership - $1.00 (magazine not included)

FOR HQ USE ONLY

Primary Interests: (check one)

  • [ ] Control Line
  • [ ] Free Flight
  • [ ] Radio Control
  • [ ] Rocketry
  • [ ] Aerobatic
  • [ ] Racing
  • [ ] Indoor
  • [ ] Electric
  • [ ] Pylon
  • [ ] Combat
  • [ ] Scale
  • [ ] Outdoor
  • [ ] Helicopter
  • [ ] Soaring
  • [ ] Speed
  • [ ] Carrier
  • [ ] Pattern
  • [ ] Sport

Area of participation: (check one)

Everyone MUST read and sign below - Applications without signatures will be returned. Note: this waiver means that if I am involved in any claim or suit I will not sue the AMA, Inc. I understand that this waiver does not affect my liability insurance coverage.

Safety Code compliance and waiver and release of liability statement:

“I agree to comply with the AMA Safety Code for all applicable model operations. I understand that my failure to comply with the Safety Code will result in failure of liability coverage for any damages or claims so caused. I further understand that written notice must be provided within sixty days of the occurrence of any incident.

I am aware that model flying may present hazards to participants and spectators. I hereby waive and release the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Incorporated (AMA) from all current or future liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death caused by negligence.

This waiver shall be in force at all times I am a member of AMA, and the waiver does not require my re-signature when I renew my membership.”

Signature of applicant ________________________________________

Parent or Guardian of applicant under age 18 must also sign form ________________________________________

Membership Benefits

Insurance coverage is effective on the date of receipt at AMA Headquarters of a properly completed application and correct dues payment. Membership ends each year on December 31, regardless of the date a membership application is received. If a magazine is included with the membership, it begins with the first issue available for the year after a correct current application and payment are received; it expires with the issue printed in December (which is dated February of the following year). Membership rates and insurance limits are those in effect at the time of printing. Actual cost of dues and amount of insurance coverage is subject to change. Any such changes will be noted at the time of membership processing so that they may be accepted or not.

1999 OFFICIAL AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE

Effective January 1, 2000

Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in order for AMA Liability Protection to apply.

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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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 dangerous manner.
  1. At all flying sites a straight or curved flight line must be established, in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only one person involved with flying their aircraft is allowed in front of the flight line. Flying over the spectator side of the line is prohibited, unless beyond the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum permissible takeoff weight of the models is 55 pounds.
  1. At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single straight line must be established, one side of which is for flying, with the other side for spectators. Only those persons accredited by the contest director or other appropriate official as necessary for flight operations or as having duties for functions relating to the conduct of the show or demonstrations are to be permitted on the flying side of the line. The only exceptions which may be permitted to the single straight line requirements, under special circumstances involving consideration of site conditions and model size, weight, speed, and power, must be jointly approved by the AMA President and the Executive Director.
  1. Under all circumstances, if my model weighs over 20 pounds, I will fly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of the AMA Safety Code.
  1. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This does not apply to models flown indoors.
  1. I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air are used as the energy source (that is, I will not operate models with externally mounted turbojets or those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine).
  1. 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), and 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 the 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. Note: A model aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without engine, not able to carry a human being.
  1. I will not operate any turbojet engine (axial or centrifugal flow) unless I have obtained a special waiver for such specific operations from the AMA President and Executive Director and I will abide by any restrictions imposed for such operation by them. (Note: This does not apply to ducted fan models using piston engines or electric motors.)
  1. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during, participation in any model operations.

RADIO CONTROL

  1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
  1. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper.
  1. 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 control.
  1. 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.)
  1. I will not knowingly operate an RC system within 3 miles of a pre-existing model club flying site without a frequency sharing agreement with that club.

ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT

An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Book event, is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner.

A. In every organized racing event in which contestants, callers and officials are the only ones allowed in the course:

  1. All officials, callers, and contestants must properly wear helmets which are OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comparable standard while on the racing course.
  2. All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear.
  3. All course judges (officials located on the course) must be properly located and positioned inside barriers that meet ASTM approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements as set forth in RC Racing Rules for control dated December 12, 1998.
  4. No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall participate in any AMA organized RC Racing Event.

B. I will not fly my model aircraft at any organized racing event which does not comply with paragraph A above nor which allows models over 20 pounds unless that competition event is AMA sanctioned.

FREE FLIGHT

  1. I will not launch my model aircraft until at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking.
  1. I will not fly my model unless the launch area is clear of all persons except my mechanic and myself.
  1. I will employ the use of an adequate device in flight to extinguish any flares on the model after it has completed its function.

CONTROL LINE

  1. I will subject my complete control system (including safety thongs, where applicable) to an inspection and pull test prior to flying.
  1. I will assure that my flying area is safely clear of all utility wires or poles.
  1. I will assure that my flying area is safely clear of all non-essential participants and spectators before permitting my engine to be started.

Separate Code(s) available from AMA Headquarters for boats, cars, and rockets.

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 5151 EAST MEMORIAL DRIVE, MUNCIE, INDIANA 47302-9252

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.