Airplane Field

R.G. Satow RC Flying Field (Triad AeroModelers)

Lexington, NC

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size700 x 80 ft
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
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursMembers may fly anytime; club flies year round, usually Sunday and Tuesday afternoons. No engine-powered flying before 12:00 noon on Sundays (electric and sailplanes exempt).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)700 x 80 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No engine-powered flying before noon Sunday; 90 dB at 9 ft maximum; mufflers required on engines .10 cu in and larger; turbines only with special permission of the CD (events) or TAI officers; no alcohol; 72 MHz frequency board/impound when in use; engine break-in at the N or S end of the field.
Members and non-member guests may use the field; all must hold current AMA membership (except guests being introduced to the hobby, e.g. via the AMA Introductory Pilot Program) and show AMA card on request. Spectators stay behind fencing; visitors in the pit area must be accompanied by a member (max 3 visitors per member).

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

About this field

Flying field of Triad AeroModelers (AMA club #3467).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01180-FRIA (expires 2027-08-23); club website also announces FRIA approval. Club-owned 30 acres. Gravel road with rail crossing; locked gate means no members present. GPS N 35°50'19.85" W 80°12'6.88". Field can flood from Abbotts Creek (club links NOAA gauge ABBN7). Solar 12V charging station, portable toilet, overnight camping during events (no hookups/water).

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