Airplane & Heli Field

Franklin Learning Center field (Chambersburg ModelAirs)

Chambersburg, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway sizeapprox. 60 x 600 ft (north/south)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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 only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursNo flying during school hours (7 AM-3 PM weekdays); other restricted days announced
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)approx. 60 x 600 ft (north/south)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Max aircraft weight 35 lb; stay east of flight line, no flying over pits or school buildings; helicopters hover only in designated area; new/repaired aircraft inspected; gas engines need fire extinguisher in pits; non-soloed pilots need instructor; no 2.4 GHz video up/down-link cameras
Everyone flying must have current AMA, FAA registration and a club membership form on file; members are responsible for invited guests

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

About this field

Flying field of Chambersburg ModelAirs (C-Burg ModelAirs) (AMA club #2813).

FAA FRIA 'C-Burg Model Airs #2813 - Loop Rd' (2023-CBO-00712-FRIA, 2397 Loop Rd; expires 2027-08-18). Power lines to the east; porta-potty in summer.

Camping & RV