Airplane Field

Bay Sands Pond (Smithfield RC Float Flyers)

Smithfield, VA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceWater
Runway size
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
Power
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
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Water
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

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

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

About this field

Flying field of Smithfield RC Float Flyers (AMA club #5344).

Privately owned pond; float flying area with grass pit area (AMA listing); boats also run. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02106-FRIA 'Smithfield RC Flyers #5344 - Cypress Run Dr', valid to 2027-09-11.

Camping & RV