Airplane & Heli Field

Shell Creek R/C Field (Charlotte RC Society)

Punta Gorda, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Drones / FPV, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size300 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)300 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Models over 55 lb only under the AMA Large Model program. Boundaries: road to the east, first road to the north, second fence line to the west; no flying behind the fence line and no taxiing in the pits. Carry TRUST proof and show your FAA number. A member must be present. Electric only before 9am. Turbines only under the AMA Turbine program; FPV only under the AMA Advanced Flight System program. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed).

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

About this field

Shell Creek R/C Field of the Charlotte RC Society (CRCS, AMA club 1297), Punta Gorda. Grass runway, four concrete pilot stations, control line circle, dirt car oval and solar charging. FAA-recognized FRIA.

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