Airplane & Heli Field

John Flood R/C Field (West Pasco Model Pilots)

Odessa, FL

At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIANot sure
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)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Stay under 400 ft; up to 4 aircraft in the air. Guests need AMA and a member sponsor (up to 2 guests per member, one flying at a time). New members pass a check ride. Under-19s fly free with an adult member. Club sponsor required. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed); Tampa Class B starts at 3,000 ft MSL.

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

About this field

Field of the West Pasco Model Pilots Association (WPMPA, AMA club 219). Paved runway with 3 taxiways; 20 covered pilot bays with 110V power.

Camping & RV