AMA Documents and Membership Manual

At AMA, we are committed to providing valuable resources and information to all individuals who are interested in model aviation. However, there are times when certain documents contain sensitive information, proprietary content, or materials that are exclusive to our members. Members must be logged in to have access to all materials. The documents on this page, along with the Government Affairs Blog and AMA Safety Programming, serve as our Membership Manual.

About AMA

AMA Member Guide
160
National Aeromodeling Heritage Program
161
National Aeromodeling Heritage Program Nominating Form

Advanced Flight Systems Operations

540-F
System Licensing Guidance for FPV Flight
550
Uncrewed Aircraft Operations Utilizing First-Person View
551
First Person View (FPV) Operations for Indoor
560
Uncrewed Aircraft Operations Utilizing Advanced Flight Systems
590
Federal Communications Commission Requirements For Model Aircraft Operations

Club Information

Model Fliers and Neighbors
Suggested Duties for Club Officers
500-G
Report on Club Property Program
505-A
Local Clubs and Tax Exempt Status
535-a
Bylaws Recommendations for Chartered Clubs
708
Leader Club Award application
713
Recommendations for AMA Chartered Clubs in Partnering with Park Flyers
904
Application for Insuring Flying Site Owners or Event Sponsors
905
Club Chartering Guide
910
Application for AMA Chartered Chapter Status
914
Club Roster Form
917
Introductory Pilot Program
921
Introductory Pilot Instructor Criteria
925
Club/Flying Site Description Form

Education

Club Contact Information Sheet
Officers Sheet
Skystreak Modification Building Steps
UMASC Application
704
Newcomers Guide to Model Aviation

Events

Procedures Governing the Academy's Sponsorship of FAI Teams (Blue Book)
10
Contest and Event Package (Form 10)
302
Application For Event Sanction
304
Application for Non-Flying Event Listing
306
Application for Insuring Flying Site Owners or Events Sponsors for AMA Sanctions
307
Application for Possible AMA Record Performance - Outdoor Free Flight
308
Application for Possible AMA Record Performance - Indoor Free Flight
309
Application for Possible AMA Record Performance - RC Pylon Racing
310
Application for Possible AMA Record Performance - Control Line
311
Application for Possible AMA Record Performance - RC Soaring
316
FAI Events (Form 12)
317
FAI Free Flight Time Report Form
319
Indoor FF 3-View Request Form
322
AMA Contest Director's Guide
322-B
AMA Event Manager's Guide
590
FCC Requirements for Model Aircraft Operations
600
Requirements for RC Operation at Full Scale Airshows

Flying Sites

IAC_Site_Map.pdf
535-b
Flying Site Safety and Operational Rules
540-A
AMA Indoor RC Guidelines
706
Suggested Flying Site Specifications
715
Exploring Superfund Flying Sites: AMA/EPA Partnership Memorandum
911
Flying at a Chartered Club Site
922
Procedure for RF Interference Testing between Model Sites
923
Frequency Management Agreements
924
2.4 GHz Agreement
927
AMA Sound/Noise Abatement Recommendations
928
Operation of Radio Control Flying Sites

Giant Scale

515
AMA Giant Scale Racing Standards

Large Model Aircraft Program (over 55 pounds)

520-A
Radio Control Large Model Airplane Program
521-A
Large Model Helicopter Program
521-C
Large Model Helicopter Permit Holders (Members only)

Membership

Custom AMA Numbers
901
Life Membership Application
902
AMA Membership Enrollment Form

National Model Aviation Museum

AMA History Project Consent form
AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame application
804
Artifact Submission Form

Other Aeromodeling Information

AMA Night Training
AMA Remote ID Module Status Report
535-K
Paintball Activities

RC Combat

525
Safety Code for Radio Control Combat

RC Racing

515-B
Racing Diagram
530
Safety Code for General Radio Control Racing
540-B
Set-Back Distances For Sport Pylon Racing
540-E
FPV Multi-Rotor Club Sport Racing Recommendations

Safety & Member Benefits

Flying Site Owner - Insurance Coverage Summary
How to report an insurance claim
Metal Blade Usage for Model Helicopters
100
AMA Safety Handbook
105
Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
500-A
Insurance Summary (for individual members)
500-I
Insurance & Incorporation Information
500-L
Westchester General Liability Policy (1 Million)
500-LA
Westchester Excess Liability Policy (1.5 Million)
500-M
Chubb Accident/Medical Policy
500-N
Fire, Theft & Vandalism Policy
500-O
Insurance Questions on "What if" Situations
500-Q
Insurance Claims - General Overview
512
Weather
540-D
See and Avoid Guidance
908
Safety Poster Information

Tax Exempt & IRS Documents

ARTICLE: Your club as a nonprofit
505-I
Articles of Incorporation
505-J
Code of Regulations

Turbines

510-A
AMA Gas Turbine Program
510-B
AMA Regulations for Assembly and Operations of a Kit Built Turbine Engine for RC and CL Models
510-C
AMA Rules for Design, Construction, and Operation of a Non-Production Gas Turbine Engines for RC and CL Models
510-D
AMA Fixed-Wing Turbine Waiver Qualification Guide and Waiver Application
510-F
Rotary Wing - Turbine Waiver Application
510-I
Control Line - Turbine Waiver Application
510-Q
Safety Regulations for Radio Controlled Pulse Jet Engines
510-R
Designated AMA Contest Director for Rotary Turbine Sign-Off Application
510-S
AMA Gas Turbine Program (GTP) Turbine Waiver Qualification
511
AMA RC Pulse Jet Engine Program

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