Airplane & Heli Field

GVAM Field (Genesee Valley Aero Modelers)

Hemlock, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, 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), 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)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Flying hours 8 AM-9 PM; spotter/observer required, no flying alone; max 3 aircraft aloft; mufflers required on 2-stroke .15+ and 4-stroke above .60; juniors 15 and under accompanied by adult; no smoking in pits; full-scale aircraft have right of way
Guests must be accompanied by a GVAM member (preferably prearranged) and hold AMA; up to three visits per season, then must join

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

About this field

Flying field of Genesee Valley Aero Modelers (AMA club #446).

Open daylight hours year round, weather permitting, except several weeks during hunting season. FAA FRIA 2022-CBO-00209-FRIA (5632 Middle Rd, Hemlock; expires 2027-07-13).

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