Airplane & Heli Field

Marine Park Model Airplane Field (RCSMP)

Brooklyn, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size400 x 60 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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
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
Hours10 AM–8 PM (electrics from 8:30 AM)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)400 x 60 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Mufflers on engines over .10 cu in (96 dB); max 5 aircraft aloft; 400 ft ceiling; fly from 5 designated stations; no flying over pits, spectators, parking, ball field; FPV requires spotter; two people must be present to fly; no alcohol; operates under NYC Parks permit
Non-members may not fly before 3 PM on weekends/holidays unless invited and accompanied by a member (max 3 times/yr); guests checked for qualification by field controller; AMA card must be visible; driveway gate locked except to members

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

About this field

Flying field of Radio Control Society of Marine Park (RCSMP) (AMA club #466).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01427-FRIA (Radio Control Society of Marine Park #466, exp 2027-09-01)

Camping & RV