Airplane & Heli Field

WHAM RC Field (WHAM-RC)

Newton, NC

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size450 x 30 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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, Turbine
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
HoursDaylight until dark, seven days a week (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)450 x 30 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol; model inspection (AMA listing).
AMA membership required; guest pilots welcome (AMA listing).

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

About this field

Flying field of West Hickory Aero Modelers (WHAM-RC) (AMA club #1789).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02876-FRIA 'West Hickory Aero Modelers #1789 - WHAM RC Field', 5485 Startown Rd (expires 2027-11-29). Directions: from Hwy 70 ~7.7 mi south on Startown Rd, or US 321 south to Exit 33, turn left, ~0.2 mi; entrance on left just past club sign. Runway far-end GPS 35.6025764, -81.2574549. AMA lists grass runway, covered shelter, power, gated entrance, porta-pots.

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