Airplane & Heli Field

Redwing Field (MHRCS)

Albany, 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), 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
HoursMon-Sat 8 AM to dark, all models (40 size and below); Sunday: before 10 AM really quiet electrics only, 10 AM-noon electrics (40 size and below), noon to dark all models (40 size and below)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Effective silencer mandatory; guideline max 90 dB at full throttle at 3 m. Models 40 size and below only at Redwing. No ground RC vehicles; no alcohol; fixed wing/helicopter 15-min alternating slots; flights limited to 15 min or one tank; fly from marked stations, no flying behind flight line or over pits/spectators; observe no-fly zones.
Guests must be current AMA members accompanied by a member who vouches for them; limited to three visits (more by member vote). Probationary members cannot bring flying guests.

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

About this field

Flying field of Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society (MHRCS) (AMA club #703).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03087-FRIA (Mid Hudson RC Society #703 - NY 82). AMA listing coordinates are in Dutchess County near NY-82, but its street address (190 Shaker Road, Albany) appears wrong.

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