Airplane & Heli Field

Gene Woolley Field (Mid-Florida R/C Club)

Polk City, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size600 x 100 ft (N-S)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
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
VisitorsPets allowed (on leash)
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)600 x 100 ft (N-S)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Dawn to dusk; daily "airshow" hour 1–2pm. Up to 4 aircraft at once. Gliders have right of way. 55 lb max unless under the AMA Large Model program. Guests need AMA and a signed waiver. Pets on a leash, kept out of the pits and flight line. No turbines. Club sponsor required to join. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 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 Mid-Florida R/C Club (AMA club 2917) near Fantasy of Flight, on 13 acres. Grass/GEOTEX runway 600 x 100 ft north-south; control line. Guests welcome.

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