Roc Hobby MotionRC SWIFT Operating Manual

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SWIFT

OPERATING MANUAL

WARNING!

Read th e ENTIRE instruction manual t o become familiar wi th the fe atures of the prod uct WARNIN G:

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before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property an d cause serious injury.
Th is is a sophisticated hob by product and NOT a to y. It must be operated wit h caution and common sens e
and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner

could result i n injur y or da mage to t he prod uct or ot her pro perty. Thi s product is not intend ed for us e by

children wi thout direct adult supervisio n.

This manual contains instru ctions for safety, operati on a nd m aintenance. It is essential to read and f ol lo w
all the i ns tructions a nd warnings i n manual, p ri or to assem bl y, setup or us e, in order to operate c orrectly
an d av oi d damage or serious injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user o f this product, y ou are solely r es ponsible for op er ating in a ma nn er that does no t endanger
yourself and ot he rs or result in damage to th e product or th e property of oth er s. This model is co ntrolled
by a radio si gn al subject to i nterference from many sources ou ts ide your contro l. This interfe re nce can
cause momentary l oss of control so it is advisable to a lways keep a safe distance in all directio ns
your model, as this margin wil l help avoid co ll isions or injur y.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14years. This is not a toy.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter ba tteries.

•Always operate your mode l in an open area away from cars, traff ic or people.

• Avoid oper ating your model in the street where injury or damag e can occur.

• Never operate the model in t he street or in populated areas for any reason.

• Carefully fo llo w the di rec tio ns and w arn ing s f or th is and any opt ion al sup port equ ipm ent (c har gers,

rechargeable battery p acks, etc.) you use.

• Keep all chemicals, smal l parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Moisture causes damage t o electronics. Avoid w ater exposure to all equipment not specificall y designed

and protected for this pur pose.

• Never lick or place any port ion of your model in your mouth as it could cause seriou s injury or even death.

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ROCHOBBY Friendly Reminder

Thank you for purchasing a RocHobby product.
Our goal is to provide high quality products and
offer great customer service. If you have any
problems with your product or want to offer
suggestions for improvements (such as plane
design, packaging, building instructions, etc.)
please feel free to contact us at

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Table ofcontents

Kit contents 1

The spare parts list 2

Kit Inspection 3

Charging the Flight Battery 4

Low Voltage Cutoff 6

Assemble the plane 6

Install the vertical fin
Install the nose cone
Install the linkage rods

Disassembly
Install the battery

The receiver connection

The placement of the receiver
Install the canopy and the rear hatch cover
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)

Get your model ready to fly 10

Important ESC information
The transmitter and model setup
Check the control throws

Check the motor rotating direction

Before the model flying 14

Find a suitable flying site
Perform the range check of your plane
Monitor your flight time

Flying course 15

Take off
Flying

Landing
Maintenance

Troubleshooting 16

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Kit contents

Kit contents

1. The integrated wing and fuselage assembly ( front gear, rear skid, elevon servos, ESC,
motor, propeller, canopy, motor hatch cover, linkage rod)

2. Vertical stabilizer assembly (stabilizer mounted to the plastic base)

3. Nose cowl

4. Battery (RTF version only)

5. 2-3 cells BC-3C10 balance charger (RTF version only)

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The spare parts list

ReplacementpartsfortheROCHobby Delta wing are available using the order numbers
in the Spare parts list that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided
by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

Spare parts list content

KB 101 Fuselage (With the motor mount installed)
KB 102 Vertical fin (With the mounting base installed)
KB 103 Rear hatch cover
KB 104 Nose cone
KB 105 Battery hatch cover (The foam with the plastic cover glued into place)
KB 106 The front gearset (The gear base with the tire and axle screw)
KB 107 Rear fuselage skid
KB 108 Motor mount (With four pieces machine screws)
KB 109 Propeller adaptor
KB 110 Linkage rod (With the clevis and securing ring)
KB 111 Propeller (4.5*4.5E highly performance propeller)
KB 112 Battery (11.1V 1800mAh 25C /11.1V 1800mAh 25C)
KB 113 Motor (2215 KV3000/ 2215KV3400)
KB 114 ESC (30A for standard speed model / 50A for high-speed model)
KB 115 Servo (9g positive for the elevons)
KB 116 Decal sheet

The illustration of the spare parts

KB-101 KB-102 KB-103 KB-104

KB-105

KB-109

KB-106

KB-110

KB-107

KB-111

KB-108

KB-112

KB-113

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KB-114

KB-115

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Kit inspection

Before starting to build, inspect the parts to make sure they are acceptable quality. If any
parts are missing or are not in good shape or acceptable quality, or if you need assistance
with setup and assembly, please feel free to contact Motion RC. Please write down the
name of the parts when you are reporting defective or missing of them.
Motion RC Product Support
ADDRESS: 28W039 Commercial Ave, Unit 8
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Tel [phone]:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.motionrc.com

Charging the Flight Battery

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery,

Caution: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Battery warning:
By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery
you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
If at any time the batteries begin to swell, or balloon, discontinue use immediately!
Charging or discharging a swelling or ballooning battery can result in fire.
Always store the batteries at room temperature in a dry area to extend the life of
the battery. Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of
40-120
the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.

Never use a Ni-Mh charger. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may

cause fire resulting in personal injury and property damage.

Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V.
Never leave charging batteries unattended.
Never charge damaged batteries.

Charging the flight battery

RTF kits come with a DC balancing charger. You must charge the battery with
a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included BC-3S10 DC charger). When charging
the battery, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistent surface, charge the battery
before assembly of the airplane. Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests
and binding.

o

F. Do not store battery or model in a car or in direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car,

BC-3S10 Balance Charger

To correctly use the charger, please read the instructions before use.

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Charging the Flight Battery

Electrical Parameters

Parameter

WorkingVoltage

InputPower

WorkTemperature

StoreTemperature

ChargingStopVoltage

ChargingCurrent

BalancingCurrent

ActivateCurrent

Min Type Max Unit

9

1 5 W

- 2 0

- 2 0

4 . 1 9

1 5 0

8 0 1 2 0

1 2

4 . 2 0

1 6

4 5

6 5

4 . 2 1 V

1 0 0 0

2 0 0

V

℃

℃

mA

mA

mA

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Charging the Flight Battery

Using Steps:

1. Connect the charger to adapter with enough voltage and wattage, then the Power LED will turn on;

2. Connect 2S/3S battery pack to the corresponding balance port (Do not connect two battery
packs at the same time), then the Charge LED will flicker (1Hz) and start charging.

3. When the Charge LED stops flickering, charging is complete, and the batteries can be unplugged.

Charging Function Description

1. If all voltage of the installed battery pack is higher than 4.18V, charging will not start and the charge
LED will shine.

2. If the voltage of one battery or some batteries is lower than 0.7V, charging will not start. If the
voltage of the first battery of a 3S battery pack is lower than 0.7V, the charger will charge the battery

pack as if it was a 2S battery pack.

3. If the voltage of one battery or some batteries is lower than 2.8V, the charger will activate the battery
pack with a small current. If the voltage can’t be increased above 2.8V after half an hour, the charger
will judge the battery pack as bad. The charge LED will then flicker rapidly (0.5Hz), and charging
will stop.

Self Checking Function

1. Charger will perform a self test before each charge. The charge LED will rapidly flicker
(0.5Hz) if the charging function is abnormal;

2. Accuracy checking Function: Connect a fully charged 3S battery pack (all voltage at least 4.2V),
the charge LED will flicker twice then shine always. This means that the accuracy is normal.

Protection Function

1. Reverse connection protection of input

2. Reverse connection protection of output

3. Short circuit protection of output

4. Over voltage protection of output

Troubleshooting

1. Power LED does not shine – Adapter isn’t connected correctly. Please check the polarity and
reconnect adapter.

2. Charging abruptly stops and tries to restart constantly during charging – Output power of
the adapter is not sufficient, please replace the adapter.

3. Charge LED does not shine – Reconnect the battery pack; Check the voltage of batteries.

4. Charge LED rapidly flickers – Battery is bad or charging function is abnormal. Replace battery

or contact technical support.

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Low voltage cut off (LVC)

WhenaLi-Poisdischarged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The ESC protects
the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff. Before the battery charge
decreases too much, LVC removes power from motor in two ways: (1) Reduces power - ESC
reduces motor power (recommended), (2) Hard cutoff - ESC instantly cuts motor power when
the pre-set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached. These settings can be
changed using the ESC programing guide (available on-line).

Assemble the plane

Install the vertical fins

1.Fit one of the vertical fins into the left fin
mounting slot.
Note: The vertical fin will angle towards
the wing tip when properly inserted. If it
does not, install other fin.

1

2.Rear-view showing the fin properly
inserted.

2

3.Fully seat the vertical fin all the way down
into the slot, do not force it further than it
will slide. You can use a pen to mark
a line between the slot and the fin. This will help
ensure the fin is fully seated when attaching to
the fuselage in step 4.

3

4.Turn over the plane so the bottom faces up.
Secure the fin into place using the provided
screws. Make sure to not over tighten the
screws, but make sure it’s tight enough
(use the pen mark as a guide). Repeat the
same steps for the starboard vertical fin
mounting. (Screws: PA 2.6*10 4PCS)

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Assemble the plane

Install the nose cone

1.The nose cone is attached to the
fuselage by two powerful magnets.
Note: Do not glue the nose into place,
the crash separable nose design will
minimize the damage to your plane
in the event of a crash landing.

1

2. Ensure that the nose cone is fully
seated on the front of the plane.

Install the linkage rods

1. Put the Z-bend end of the linkage into
the desired servo control horn hole.
It is a tight fit and should allow the linkage
to move just slightly within the hole to
avoid binding up.

1

2. Snap the clevis into the surface control
horn.

2

2

3.The provided piece of fuel tubing keeps
the clevis closed during flight.
Note: Do not slide the securing tube
too far towards the control horn or it will
impede the movement of the control surface.

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Assemble the plane

Disassembly

step2

1. The tape band attached to the battery hatch
cover will help you remove the cover.

1

2. Open the rear hatch cover by grip one side of the
hatch cover with your hand and then raise it to the
opposite side.

2

4. Cou nte r -cl ock wise th rea d t he bul let to
d isa sse m ble th e p rop elle r s et. Ma ke sur e t o
t igh tly gr i p the pro pel ler ro o t with yo ur han d.
D o n ot use to ols to gr ip the pr o pel ler as it wi ll
d ama ge the pr opel ler.

4

5. Remove the propeller from the adaptor.

5

3. Do not try to remove the rear hatch cover by
pulling up on either end. This will deform and likely
damage the cover.

3

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6. Take the propeller adaptor off. When reassembling,
be sure to install the collar in the proper direction.
The rachet side will always face towards the end of the
plane.

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Install the battery

Assemble the plane

1. Install the battery into the battery compartment
in the front of the airplane.

1

2. Secure the battery using the velco strip.
Note: You may need to relocate the battery
position for proper CG. The Swift delta wing
requires very accurate CG for proper flight
performance.

2

3. Make sure to locate the battery’s power connector
toward the front of the battery hatch. There will be
enough space for the connector.

3

The receiver connection

Attach the right aileron to the elevator
channel of your receiver. Left aileron

goes to aileron channel of your receiver.
Attach the ESC connector to the throttle
channel of the receiver. You will need to
activate the delta wing (also called elevon)
configuration of your transmitter.

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Left ai leron

Right a ileron

Throt tle

Receiver

1

2

3

4

Chann el- 1
— Ail e

Chann el- 2
— Elev

Chann el- 3
— Thro

Chann el- 4
— Rudd

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Assemble the plane

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The placement of the receiver

The ESC and receiver will be installed in the same
compartment. Place the ESC on its side so that
your receiver will fit in the compartment. Make
sure that the ESC and receiver have minimal
overlap to allow for proper ESC cooling.

ESC

Receiver

Install the canopy and rear hatch cover

2. The power system hatch cover is seated
fully into place.

2

3.The battery hatch cover is held into place
by the foam nose to the front and the magnet
at the rear. Make sure to clear all wires
from the path of the magnet so that the
cover can be fully seated.

1. Before you install the rear hatch cover,
make sure to distribute the motor power
input cables on both sides of the
foam mounting block.

1

3

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Assemble the plane

Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)

Center of Gravity

When balancing your model, adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is level or
slightly nose down. This the correct balance point for your model. After the first flights, the

CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference.

1. The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for your model is ( ) back230mm/ 9.1in

from the most rear of the fuselage (as shown) with the battery pack installed. Mark the
location of the CG on top of the wing.

2. When balancing your model, support the plane inverted at the marks made on the top of
the main wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the
correct balance point for your model, Make sure the model is assembled and ready for flight
before balancing.

230mm

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Get your model ready to fly

Important ESC information

1. The ESC included with the Swift has a safe start. If the motor battery is connected to
the ESC and the throttle stick is not in the low throttle or off position, the motor will not
start until the throttle stick is moved to the low throttle or off position. Once the throttle
stick is moved to the low throttle or off position, the motor will emit a series of beeps.
Several beeps with the same tune means the ESC has detected the cells of the battery.
The counts of the beeps equals the cells of the battery. The motor is now
armed and will start when the throttle is moved.

2. The motor and ESC come pre-installed and the motor rotation should be correct.
If you disconnect the ESC from the motor, be sure to reverse two of the three motor
wires when you reconnected it. This will ensure the motor rotates as a pusher type plane.

3. The motor has an optional brake setting. The ESC comes with the brake switched off
and we recommended that the Swift be flown with the brake off .However, the brake
could be accidentally switched on if the motor battery is connected to the ESC while the
throttle stick is set at full throttle. To switch the brake off, move the throttle stick to full
throttle and plug in the motor battery. The motor will beep Move the throttle one time.
stick to low throttle or the off position. The motor is ready to run and the brake will be
switched off.

4. The Swift is available in two configurations, normal speed and high speed. We
recommend using the battery pack designated for your configuration. If you are using
a different battery, the battery must be at least a 11.1V 1800mAh/2200mAh 25C battery.
Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimension and weight as the
recommended packs to fit in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity.

Alternative configuration

Normal Speed：

Motor

ESC

Servo

Battery 11.1V-1800

Propeller

2215-KV3000

30A Esc 50A

9gX2 Positive

4.5*4.5E 2

blades highly

performance

High Speed：

Motor 2215-3400KV

Servo 9gX2 Positive

Battery 11.1V-2200

4.5*4.5E 2

Propeller

blades highly

performance

Approx flying weight：

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510g 570g

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Get your model ready to fly

The transmitter and model setup

Before getting started, bind your receiver with your transmitter. Please refer to your

Transmitter Manual for proper operation.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the

motor shaft while testing the control surfaces . DO NOT arm the ESC and do not turn on
the transmitter until the Transmitter Manual instructs you to do so.

Tips: Flying wings are controlled by elevons (Moveable surfaces on the wings). Elevons

take the aileron control (move opposite directions), and elevator control (move up/ down
the same direction) and mix them together electronically through the transmitter. Make
sure all control sticks on your radio are in the neutral position (rudder, elevator, ailerons)
and the throttle is in the OFF position. Make sure both elevons move up and down (travel)
the same amount. This model tracks well when the left and right ailerons travel the same
amount in response to the control stick.

1. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surface move
correctly. Disconnect one of the motor power supply wires before arming the ESC to avoid
any injury.

Aileron

Elevator

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2. Before attaching the linkage, make sure the servo arm is fully vertical (perpendicular to the wing’s surfa ce).
If not, adjust servo arm using your radio’s trim feature. Note: For computeriz ed transm itters, a djust eac h
servo/channel sub-trim as needed to make each servo arm fully vertical.

3. The default setting for the linkage connectors is in the top hole position. If you wish to increase the a erobati cs
of the Swift, you can change the hole position on the control horn downward for increased travel. We
recommend keeping the settings at the default positions (shown below) for most flyers.

3

4. Align the control surface with the wing root by turning the clevis clockwise and counterclockwise on the
linkage, carefully open the clevis fork and put the clevis pin in the desired hole of the control horn.
Note: Secure the clevis with the provided piece of tube after the alignment of the sur face is com plete.

4

Check the control throws

The suggested control throw settings for ROC HOBBY Swift are as follows (Dual rate setting):

High Rate Low Rate

Elevator 13 mm up/down 6 mm up/down
Aileron 13 mm up/down 6 mm up/down

Tips: At first flight, fly the model in low rate. The first you set high rate, please fly at low to
medium speed, high rate, as listed, is only for EXTREME maneuvering.

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Check the motor rotation direction

Get your model ready to fly

1. The propeller should rotate clockwise
when viewing the plane from the rear.
Note: (1.2) Be sure not to discard the
propeller hub adaptor.

1.1

1.2

2. The tooth side of the collar for the
propeller adaptor will assist in holding the
propeller firmly into place. Ensure the teeth
are facing towards the rear of the plane.

CAUTION: Before testing the propeller,
make sure the tail of the plane is firmly
on the model stand and ensure there
are no people or objects in the range of
the propeller.

2

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Before the model flying

Find a suitable flying site

Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you
know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your plane in confined
spaces, a site at least the size of two to three football fields should be adequate– a flying
field specifically for R/C planes is best. Never fly near people– especially children who
can wander unpredictably.

Monitor your flight time

Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer (such as one on a wrist watch or in your
transmitter if available). When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a
performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power, so when the plane starts flying
slower you should land, Often (but not always), power can be briefly restored after the
motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds.

To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first flight, set your timer to a
conservative 4 minutes. When your alarm sounds you should land right away.

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Flying course

Take off

The Swift delta wing can only take off by the hand launch because of the lack of landing gear.
To hand launch the Swift, hold the finger grips on the underside of the airplane. Give a firm
throw directly into the wind slightly up (5-10 degrees above the horizon) with the throttle
all the way down and the propeller not spinning. After release, when the propeller is clear
of your hands, throttle up to climb out.
Warning: Do not engage the throttle while you are holding the plane in your hand to avoid
any bodily injuries which could be caused by the fast moving propeller.

Flying

Always choose a wide-open space for flying your plane. It is ideal for you to fly at a
sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an approved site, always avoid flying near
houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas
where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Consult
laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft.

Landing

Land the model when you hear the motor pulsing (LVC) or if you notice a reduction in
power. If using a transmitter with a timer, set the timer so you have enough flight time to
make several landing approaches.

Recharge the battery and repair the model as needed. The model’s nose wheel and
bottom fin skids let the model land on the hard surfaces when needed (which may
damage the propeller). Align model directly into the wind and fly down to the ground. Fly
the airplane down to the ground using 1/4-1/3 throttle to keep enough energy for proper
flare. Before the model touches down, always fully decrease the throttle to avoid damaging
the propeller or other components.

Maintenance

The Swift is made from PA and polythene, repairs to the foam can be made using virtually
any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the
Spare Parts List for ordering by item number.
Always check to make sure all screws on the aircraft are tightened. Pay special attention
to make sure the bullet of the propeller adaptor is firmly in place before every flight.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Aircraft will not
respond to the
throttle but responds
to other controls.

Extra propeller noise
or extra Vibration.

Reduced flight time or
aircraft underpowered.

Control surface does
not move, or is slow to
respond to control
inputs.

Possible Cause Solution

ESC is not armed.
Throttle channel is reversed.

Damaged spinner, propeller,
motor, or motor mount.
Loose propeller and spinner
parts.
Propellor installed backwards.

Flight battery charge is low.
Propeller installed backward.
Flight battery damaged.

Control surface, control horn,
linkage or servo damage.
Wire damaged or connections
loose.

Lower throttle stick and throttle
trim to lowest settings.
Reverse throttle channel on
transmitter.

Replace damaged parts.
Tighten parts for propeller
adapter, propeller and spinner.

Remove and install propeller
correctly. Completely recharge
Flight battery.
Replace flight battery
and obey flight battery
instructions.

Replace or repair damaged
parts and adjust controls.
Do a check of connections for
loose wiring.

Controls reversed.

Motor loses power.
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power.

LED on receiver
flashes slowly.

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Channels are reversed
in the transmitter.

Damage to motor, or battery.
Loss of power to aircraft.
ESC uses default soft Low
Voltage Cutoff(LVC).

Power loss to receiver.

Do the Control Direction Test
and adjust controls
for aircraft and transmitter.

Do a check of batteries,
transmitter, receiver, ESC,
motor and wiring for damage
(replace as needed).
Land aircraft immediately and
Recharge flight battery.

Check connection from ESC to
receiver.
Check servos for damage.
Check linkages for binding.

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AMA

AMA

If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join, The AMA is the governing body
of model aviation and membership provided liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Ph.[phone]
Fax[phone]

Or via the Internet at: http//www.modelaircraft.org

Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code

A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained

flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended
exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition.
All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any
additional rules specific to the flying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(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 man carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate.
(AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.)
(c) Not fly 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 traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane
base except where there is a mixed use agreement.
(e) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of
the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft.
(This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors).
( f ) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for
helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555.
(g ) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any
drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.
(h ) 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.

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AMA

Exceptions:

◆ Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to
the model aircraft during flight.

◆ Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and
practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718).

3. Model aircraft will not be flown 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 specific 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 flying 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 first flight of a new or repaired model
aircraft.

3. 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.

4. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site
without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922-Testing for RF
Interference; #923- Frequency Management Agreement)

5. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations,
excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than
25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot's helper(s) located at the
flight line.

6. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight
while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.
This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.

7. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the
model’s attitude and orientation at all times.

8. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire flight, 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. FREE FLIGHT

1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the
model aircraft is launched.

2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and other fliers.

3. An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the
fuse has completed its function.

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