Airplane & Heli Field

Ocala Flying Model Club Field (OFMC)

Ocala, FL

At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size600 x 48 ft (E-W)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)600 x 48 ft (E-W)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Only members and their qualified guests fly. Up to 700 ft in Class G, with a spotter above 400 ft. Stay inside the FAA-approved flying box (flight line, white poles, 110th St fence, power lines); homes are just east of the driveway. FAA registration, AMA and TRUST proof required. 700-ft altitude waiver; spotter required above 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed).

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Field of the Ocala Flying Model Club (OFMC, AMA club 2465). Asphalt and grass runways; jets, control line and helis; camping.

Club meetings: 2nd Saturday, 10am. Hosts Ocala RC Electric Fest and The Blue Max.

Camping & RV