Minimum distance from people for powered model aircraft

In plain language

You must keep your powered model aircraft at least 30 meters away from people who are not involved in the flight. This rule does not apply to someone standing directly behind the aircraft during takeoff, or to judges during a model flying competition.

Requirement as structured

An operator of a powered model aircraft must ensure it stays at least 30 metres away from anyone not directly associated with the operation during flight, takeoff, or landing, except for persons standing behind the aircraft during takeoff or competition judges.

Original regulatory text

somebody who is operating a powered model aircraft must ensure that, while the model aircraft is in flight, or is landing or taking off, it stays at least 30 metres away from anyone not directly associated with the operation of model aircraft.

Applies when

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