At a glance
Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIANo
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk Mon-Sat; 1:00 PM to dusk Sunday (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure
Runways
Not sureRunway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)
Rules for visitors
Max 700 ft altitude (AMA authorization for this site); no flying over traffic, buildings or people; max 4 models in the air; no taxiing into pits (shut down at fence); announce takeoffs/landings; drones must stay line of sight; FPV requires a spotter; confirm with other pilots before heli/drone/3D flying; post AMA card on frequency board if on 72 MHz
Website invites visitors to drop by; field closed to non-members during club events; shelters and parking for members and guests only; AMA membership or proof of $1 million liability insurance required to fly
Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.
About this field
Flying field of Rains County Radio Control Club (RCRCC) (AMA club #4981).
About 1/2 mile west of US 69 on Tawakoni Drive (FM 276); club GPS 32.87793, -95.778705. Covered carport shelters at the field prep area. Not on the FAA FRIA list.
Camping & RV
Aircraft allowed
Helicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Allowed power
Electric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke systems
Facilities
Visitors
Camping & RV
AMA requiredYes - AMA membership required
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
FAA FRIA siteNo
Pit powerNot sure