Big Country Joe · Dec 02, 2003 08:10 PM
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Joe
OTS does not have a BOM, so numbers might not be applicable if permanently affixed.....generally, those judging OTS know the flyer and get the numbers onto the right score sheet.
Almost by definition, OTS aeroplanes are eligible for Classic, and there is no BOM there, either.
Interesting question. I believe that if the model is identified per the general rule book. Since OTS and Classic are not official AMA classes, I interpret that numbers aren't needed.
See Ya
Peabody
The BOM does apply to Classic airplanes. Otherwise, why would you give them appearance points?
Since OTS contests aren't official AMA rulebook events (I think), I am not too sure exactly what you need. Clearly the Safety Code rule requires the AMA # somewhere (inside the canopy for example).
CLPA 2.3 ". . . CONTESTANT'S AMA number . . .
CLPA 2.3 is, I think, linked to BOM. Because there is no BOM in OTS, I do not think it is pertinent. I can see where the AMA General might apply. So far as I know, a contestant's AMA number on the airplane has never been a requirement at a major OTS contest.
The PAMPA rules for OTS say, "all pertinent AMA regulations . . ." Question is whether an(y) AMA number is pertinent. I never really thought about it, and always put my AMA number on my OTS airplanes. Both Jim Lee and Keith Trostle used "stealth" numbers on their Spirit of St. Louis OTS airplanes.
NOW if I come to a local OTS event and I was told that I couldn't fly because I didn’t have numbers on my plane I would be very PISSED OFF. About half don’t have them numbers anyway.
Classic and PA Just because of the high profile of the event you should have them AMA numbers. IMHOOnly
Scott(BOY am I goimg to hear it)Riese
It seems like most contests change at least some of the rules for one reason or another, so to be stopped from flying because you don't have a number on your wing or fuselage, would be pretty sh!^^y.
Andrew Raney
OTS and Nostalgia aren't rulebook events but the contest itself IS an AMA event, your CD filled out the paperwork and submitted the documents stating that they would verify that everyone is complying to the safety code.
From somewhere near Parkville, Mo.
William Crane
AMA 6733
Paul
Bill Hodges
I thought ALL planes flying under AMA insurance needed the ID.
Curt
Curt,
How many RC guys have their AMA number on their airplanes? How about the scale guys would they have to have their numbers visible on the airplane? It is a good question since I would guess that most of the AMA members are just sport RC flyers. Guess I had better number up my RC stuff.
John
There is a provision in SCALE that says all your information has to be in the airplane. This is so the person who incurrs damage do to the airplane knows how to get in touch with the person that the airplane belongs to. Ultimately, the owner is responsible for the safe operation of his property. Legal stuff you know.
From somewhere near Parkville, Mo.
William Crane
AMA 6733
Thanks for the clarification on the Scale Models. I have seen a few compete and seen pictures of others in the various mags, but have never really spoken with a pilot about the requirements.
John
OTS does not have a BOM, so numbers might not be applicable if permanently affixed.....generally, those judging OTS know the flyer and get the numbers onto the right score sheet.
Almost by definition, OTS aeroplanes are eligible for Classic, and there is no BOM there, either.
Interesting question. I believe that if the model is identified per the general rule book. Since OTS and Classic are not official AMA classes, I interpret that numbers aren't needed.
See Ya
Peabody
I love this forum! Somebody asks a reasonable question and one of our Nationals-level judges gives not one but two incorrect answers.
Maybe Peabody (or, preferred, someone who actually knows of which he speaks) can help us all out on the answer to another question:
When I loan an OTS model to either Chris Cox or Don McClave and they beat me with it, can I then file a protest referring to the fact their AMA numbers are not on the model they flew in competition?
Okay, there is a serious side to this issue. And I am actually interested in knowing the answer, as both Keith Varley and I are (way too) generous in offering OTS models to our peers. Potential insurance complications? Violation of the "AMA numbers required" rule?
Remember, for purposes of this discussion we are only talking about OTS. Further, my model of course has my AMA number on it. But no AMA or MAAC numbers of anyone else.
Dan
While there are seven official PA classes, OTS nor Classic are
not amongst them. They are unofficial, and as such, no BOM (I know about appearance points, but they can be left off in every level without causing ineligibility).
I stand by my previous statement....and so, apparently, does our AMA.
Your CiC "We want results in every single classroom so that one single child is left behind." Little Rock, Arkansas, Nov. 10, 2003
See Ya
Peabody
And I stand behind mine, thank you very much.
The answer to my question is?
By the way, how does it feel to be the one single child who was left behind?
Also by the way, have you been able to consolidate your feces when it comes to advertisers and Stunt News for the next issue? It must be so disheartening to see people resort to posting on Stuka Stunt because their advertisements weren't placed in one or two previous issues.
Dan
DAN.... BAD DAN.
What the HELL..o dose your responce have to do with OTS and AMA Numbers.
AS I asked this question many years ago at the Seattle SKY RAIDERS Round up I got this ANSWER..."NO" "ONLY AMA PA HAS TO HAVE NUMBERS ON THE WING". If this has changed from four years ago I'll have to put numbers on my planes. SO lets go back to the question from BIG JOE.
Joe the rules say that you must have your AMA or ADDRESS in your model for ins. This was set up for FF, RC, Rockets, and Gliders. WE as STUNT people have to read between the lines. I know of no CD that will tell you, "you can't fly OTS or CLASSIC because of no numbers on your plane."
It is suggested that ALL PERTINENT AMA REGULATION COVERING THE FLYER, MODEL AND FLIGHT SHALL BE APPLICABLE. SO JOE if you want to add numbers go ahead. HOWEVER, at local contest BIG F*&^#%^& Deal.
Joe
Humor..God's gift to us to keep us from making sausage out of each other daily.
That doesn't apply to F2B, but that would be covered under the FAI rules, because their rules require your national abbreviaton in front of your numbers. Our national abbreviation has been changed recently. Instead of "N", I think it's "US". It doesn't mention OTS and Classic, or P.40, 1/2a, Leprechaun, or dozens of other non-official events. Usually, those events regs ref. to the AMA rules in some way, and I would take that to mean license numbers would be part of the requirements. Many years ago, I was required to apply AMA #'s to my models with a magic marker, or I would not have been allowed to fly in the contest. I think there are several good reasons to put them on, and none for not having them.
As a CD, I really don't see any justification for NOT requiring the AMA license number be on the wing, fuselage or fin. If it's an AMA Sanctioned Contest, plan to have your numbers on the model. Scale models are the only ones that can legitimately get away without the numbers on the model...they have to have all that on a slip of paper tucked away inside...don't know if it's got to be accessable or not.
As for having joined AMA on-site, thus no number issued, then I'd guess you would be "Number 1", until notified otherwise. That's not a good thing, IMO. As in, "Scott, you're number 1"...no, not good. 
Now, Joe, tell me about the "Great Intergalactic Fun Fly and Pig Out". The usual, who, what, why, where, & when. If you send me the info, I'll put it on our website "events page". Also, if you want to send me your pictures, I will crop, compress and return them in under 50kb, so you can post them yourself.
Steve
Steve Steve, please send me your E-mail add so I can submit some pictures.
Joe
Humor..God's gift to us to keep us from making sausage out of each other daily.
NAHHHH I was just in a bad mood this afternoon. Pain pills no work today. I’m just sitting here in my cave and thinking about someone I could stir up. Sorry Joe and DAN.
So now I got to go put numbers on my OTS that has no numbers…for the past five years.
Scott(^#@%)Riese
I see that I will have to read Dan's posts much more closely to see if the good Dan or bad Dan is doing the posting.
:)
1. AMA Safety rules.
2. Insurance. A slick lawyer could make something out of it. What, I don't know, but I don't think you would want to find out.
you could scribble your friend's AMA number (1" high) on a piece of
tape and affix it to the wing, and it would then be legal. (imho)
The AMA safety rules don't put a limit on the number of AMA numbers that can be on a wing. If the tape fell off, then it would no longer be legal.(imho)
Scott(what you have to do to fly a FUN EVENT)Riese )>
Yes for AMA however it doesn't have to be, as far as AMA is concerned, to be on or in the airplane as listed in the Competition Regulations, just as in the General Safety code, item #5
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This does not apply to models while being flown indoors.
When flying as an AMA member, you are required to comply with the General and Control line regulations as listed in the Safety Code, then by any OTHER requirements specified by any event you may be flying in.
From somewhere near Parkville, Mo.
William Crane
AMA 6733
Think of scale, when is the last time you saw a P51 taking off in Muncie in the scale contest with the AMA number on the left wing? The same rule applies, the AMA number is inside the model. There is no special provision for scale, they follow the same rule.
No further discussion required on this subject, the rule from AMA is clear and it's been this way forever. Name and AMA number can be built inside the model and be 100% legal per the AMA safety code.
John
SO now I have to build a TAKE A PART Plane to fly OTS or Classic?
Scott(we could be here awhile)Riese
Not having an ama number on your wing is like breaking any law. You are ok until they catch you. So, don't put the ama number on your wing. But if some cd will not let you fly without it, you have no complaint coming.
DEE...I know the answer. HOWEVER, you can see that were about 50-50.
EVERY PLANE I own has #'S on. But I didn't put them on my All American BECAUSE I was told OTS dose not have to have them on. AND The person that told me will not answer here.
SO It looks like I have something to do this winter because all of the NW CD'S now say I have to.
Scott(I smell dope drying)Riese
Scott(eys gotto no)Riese
Well Punk in all of the commotion I plumb forgot, was it five shots or six……
Frankly, I think this notion of "a note inside your model" was probably written when there wasn't much going on except R~C. Could be wrong. But face it, it's pretty useless, isn't it? I guess you could always just stick it up your exhaust, Scott.
Anyway, I sent the question to Dave Gardner, Craig Bartlett and a few other CD-types around our area, that you might have an official encounter with...didn't send it to JT, tho. Dave and Craig agree with me, the numbers have to be on the wing, vertical stabalizer or fuselage (both sides, except the wing), 1" tall, etc. None of us see why BOM has anything to do with it. It's the owner's registration number. Even if he's not flying it, his insurance is going to be responsible.
My Humongus died without having numbers...but then again, it was never entered in a contest. The Mutant has my AMA # on the top and Dirt's on the bottom! What's with that? Yeah, most combat models don't ever get AMA numbers, and while I think BOM is supposed to apply to Combat, it obviously doesn't work there, and nobody cares.
FYI, my brother has some horror stories about FAA inspectors whining about the Pawnee towplane having numbers that were just a tad ragged looking. Not a big deal to a real human, but give a Gummint O-Fishul some authority and a black SUV to drive, and lookout. PLEASE don't put us in the position where we have to dial 911.
Steve the CD
How many times do I have to type 'on or in' before I see the 'on or in' statement in the General rules.
On or in, don't gotta be on the wing.
We apologize for the inconvenience .
Nice looking plane BCJ, glad you stuck with trying to put the picture up.
From somewhere near Parkville, Mo.
William Crane
AMA 6733
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Humor..God's gift to us to keep us from making sausage out of each other daily.
Steve (Are those numbers 1" high?) HelmickWell, as you can see Steve all I get is that little box, no picture.
To heck with it. By the way, the #'s are 1" according to the package they came in.
Steve