Airplane & Heli Field

Beattie Field (RI Aeromodelers)

West Greenwich, RI

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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, Turbine
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

Gas/glow models must read below 98 dB at full throttle from 6 ft; turbines over 80N thrust prohibited; max 5 models in the air; no flying over/beyond Route 95 or within 250 ft of it; FPV requires a spotter; no model rockets, firearms or fireworks; pets leashed; drone basin limited to 30 ft AGL with separate rules; FAA registration number on models; pilot rating stickers on AMA card.
Guests must be current AMA members (card displayed), FAA-registered with TRUST certificate, sponsored by a member in good standing who stays with them, and observed on their first flight by a club instructor/safety coordinator/board member; max 3 guest visits per year; novice guests fly only with a club instructor.

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

About this field

Flying field of Rhode Island Aeromodelers Club (AMA club #582).

Two elevated grass runways, helicopter practice area, drone racing basin, powered workbenches, workshop with charging, safety shelter, picnic tables, fire pit/grill. Club notes its relationship with the Rhode Island Water Resources Board (landowner). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00030-FRIA (expires 2027-12-05). Website GPS 41.653575, -71.563035.

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