Airplane Field

Black Dirt Squadron Field

Goshen, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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
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
HoursMonday through Sunday; flight times coordinated by Flight Director (AMA listing: dawn to dusk)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max aircraft weight 125 lb; max 4 aircraft in the air, 15-minute flights; spotter mandatory for every flight; no flying alone (another member must be present); catch can/closed-loop fueling and fire extinguisher at flight line for gas and turbines; no 3D hovering over runway when others fly; never overfly flight line, pits, parking or spectators; don't fly low over farm workers; novice pilots need instructor sign-off to solo; yield to farm vehicles on Indiana Road; no alcohol before/during flying
Non-members who have not previously been BDS members may fly as a guest of a member no more than 3 times per year; must be accompanied by host, hold current AMA, sign the membership/guest waiver and follow AMA and club rules

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

About this field

Flying field of Black Dirt Squadron (AMA club #3560).

Privately owned sod farm field; gated (last person locks gate). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02769-FRIA (to 2027-11-20).

Camping & RV