Airplane & Heli Field

PCRC Flying Field

Winchester, VA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway sizePrimary approx. 500 x 50 ft; second approx. 330 x 50 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursNo glow/gas flying before 9 AM; no flying after dark unless preapproved
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)Primary approx. 500 x 50 ft; second approx. 330 x 50 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No glow/gas before 9 AM; no flying after dark unless preapproved; no alcohol; frequency pins required (including 2.4 GHz); no flying over pits, shelter, sheds or parking; models restrained when starting.
Visitors welcome to come by when the gate is open to meet members; only AMA members allowed in the pit area. New members fly after instructor training or a proficiency demonstration.

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

About this field

Flying field of Plane Crazy R/C'ers Club (PCRC) (AMA club #2681).

Private field used since 1991; fenced pit area and open-air shelter; gravel access road 0.4 mi up Sulphur Springs Rd from US-50. FRIA per FAA list (2023-CBO-01229-FRIA, expires 2027-08-25).

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