ORIGINAL: STLPilot
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Also the AMA are not rulemakers, there is no rule that says you can't fly your jet faster then 200 MPH. The safety code does not say you can't do it, they just don't pay if there is an incident or revoke your AMA card or jet waiver if they feel there is a reason.
This is how all insurance works, no different.
The Safety Code has more than a few rules printed on one page.
AM<A Document 105 Official Safety Code:
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SPECIALIZED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY CODES,
RADIOCONTROL COMBAT (#525)
GENERAL RADIOCONTROL RACING (#530)
GIANT SCALE RADIOCONTROL RACING (#515-A)
GAS TURBINE OPERATION (Note: Special waiver required) (#510-A)
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
AMA Document 510-A
Page 1 of 6
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SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT
POWERED BY GAS TURBINES
Approved by the AMA Executive Council (EC) on April 27, 1996, at the Board of Directors meeting
amended by EC on October 15, 2005 …(noted in bold)
It’s the flyers responsibility to comply and the CD’s responsibility to enforce these regulations!
All items apply to both configurations unless otherwise stated!
EFFECTIVE October 15, 2005
Airframe Requirements
1. The model may be equipped with production engine(s); kit built engine(s), built in
compliance with AMA Regulations for Assembly and Operations of a Kit Built Turbine
Engine for RC and CL Models; or non-production engine(s), built in compliance with
AMA Rules for Design, Construction, and Operation of Non-Production Gas Turbine
Engines for RC and CL Models.
2. AMA retains the right to exclude any engine, (individual or type), which is believed to
exhibit a safety concern.
3. For Turbojets and Turbofans single engine static thrust* shall not exceed 45 pounds;
multiple engine static thrust* shall not exceed 50 pounds combined.
* Manufacturer’s rating
4. For RC fixed wing aircraft: The maximum velocity will be 200 mph.
For rotary wing aircraft: The output power of the turbine shall be governed such that the
rotor head speed does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended RPM for any rotor
head component. In no case may the rotor head speed exceed 2000 RPM.
For control line aircraft the gross weight limit is 20 pounds. The maximum aircraft
velocity allowed is 100 mph.//snip//
THAT, SIR, CONSTITUTES ADDITIONAL SAFETY CODE FOR TURBINES.
And for anyone wanting to establish a SPEED RECORD with a model airplane, then there are a number of rules that you must follow. The Federation Aeronautique (sp?) Internationale establishes civil aviation records. The National Aeronautical Association is the US unit for those records. The AMA is a sub part of the NAA. If you want to be recognized as an aviation record holder, either 1:1 scale or other, then that is the route you must take.