ORIGINAL: init4fun
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PS ,
Once you take control of that model , YOU sir , are now flying outside of AMA guidelines regarding the flying of unproven (to you) model craft at a contest/public attendance event . You are supposed to have flown every model at least once previously , presumably with far less people (potential targets) about . There is NOTHING in the statute regarding ''conditions'' where this rule may be circumvented , such as your TX takeover situation .
Correct ?
You have misunderstood the rule, quoted below:
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.
The model is to have previously flown and demonstrated all maneuvers that "it" will do at a sanctioned event. This does not mean the person on the sticks has to have flown the model previously, only that the model is to have flown previously AND the pilot has demonstrated sufficient skill to control any aircraft.