Airplane & Heli Field

Maalwyck Park (Electric Powered Aeromodelers)

Schenectady, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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)
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
HoursDawn to dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No flying over the soccer field when anyone is there; departure turns away from pits; announce maiden flights; dead sticks/gliders have priority; 20-minute limit if someone waits for a frequency pin
AMA required for EPA members and strongly recommended for others; guests and spectators must be briefed on safety and stay off the field

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

About this field

Flying field of Electric Powered Aeromodelers (AMA club #4372).

Main club field, just west of Scotia off Route 5. Club flying Sun 10 AM (with flight instruction) and Tue noon. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02937-FRIA 'Hwy 5', Glenville (expires 2027-12-06).

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