Operating within a CBO
OPERATING WITHIN AMA'S CBO PROGRAMMING
Public Law 115-254 Section 349 (U.S.C. 44809) requires that:
“The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization’s set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.”
AMA welcomes all operators to read and follow elements of the Academy of Model Aeronautics' safety guidelines highlighted in our Safety Handbook. We also encourage operators to follow AMA’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other outlets to learn how to safely enjoy model aviation. Because AMA’s safety programming is built upon active participation and training from AMA members, a nationwide network of clubs, and AMA Headquarters—membership is required to fully operate within our CBO programming.
AMA’s programming requires members to affirm and sign that they have read and understand the AMA Safety Code, will receive TFR/NOTAMs through AMA’s notification system, have access to modeling clubs, receive news and information through printed publications such as Model Aviation magazine, have access to education material, comply with our evolving safety program, and be provided a two-way communication to AMA Headquarters. AMA membership also fosters responsible operations through member-only benefits such as a $2.5 million insurance policy. Nonmembers are encouraged to read and follow AMA’s Safety Handbook, but because they do not have access to these resources they are not fully operating within our safety programming.
Advisory Circular 91-57C can be read here
If you’d like to learn more about AMA and our programming, visit a flying field near you or join the AMA.