Airplane & Heli Field

Flying Gators RC Airport (Archer)

Archer, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size350 x 40 ft asphalt; about 450-500 ft grass
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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
HoursDaylight to 30 min before dusk; no gas or glow before 8am
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)350 x 40 ft asphalt; about 450-500 ft grass
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No turbines. No gas or glow engines before 8am; fly until 30 minutes before dusk. Members only; AMA required. Turbines not allowed (fire risk). Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 1,200 ft (no LAANC needed).

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

About this field

Private field of the Flying Gators (AMA club 202), also called the Flying Gators RC Airport at Rice Farm; older directories call it the Ray Helpling Model Airdrome off Archer Rd. Asphalt and grass runways, clubhouse, restrooms and camping. Hosts Florida Soaring Society F5J contests.

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