Airplane & Heli Field

Crane Wildlife Reservation Field (OMAC)

East Falmouth, MA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
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
HoursSee club calendar; flying times/days change seasonally. IC engines not before 8:00 AM and must stop at sundown.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Max 400 ft; call Joint Base Cape Cod (Otis tower) to begin and end flying and raise/lower the taxi-pole flag; no flying over pits, parking or past Rte 151; max 6 aircraft (4 powered + 2 sailplanes); turbines subject to approval of members present; FPV per AMA Doc 550; gas engines need kill switch and fire extinguisher; no night flying; no alcohol, firearms, rockets or fireworks; pets restrained.
OMAC membership or guest of a member required; AMA membership required.

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

About this field

Flying field of Otis Model Aero Club (OMAC) (AMA club #1170).

Club is a tenant of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife; a few no-fly days are coordinated with DFW (see club calendar). Shared wildlife area with walkers, dogs, horses and state vehicles. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01120-FRIA 'Otis Model Aero Club #1170 - Crane Wildlife Reservation', valid to 2027-09-13. AMA lists: Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Handicap Accessible, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Covered Shelter, Helicopter Pad, Porta-Pots, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Workbenches.

Camping & RV