Airplane & Heli Field

Thompson Raceway Park field (Thompson Prop Busters)

Thompson, OH

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No aircraft west of the boundary pole 150 ft west of the runway's west end (house and barn); use the south gate on non-race days and the north gate on race days, closing it behind you; no drugs/alcohol.
Visitors may arrange a field visit and an introductory lesson without being members (youth and adults); AMA required to fly (AMA listing).

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

About this field

Flying field of Thompson Prop Busters (AMA club #4109).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01957-FRIA ('Thompson Prop Busters #4109 - Thompson Raceway Park', 8233 Sidley Rd, valid to Sep 13, 2027). AMA lists the site as Kuhnle Motorsports Park. Lake for float flying.

Camping & RV