Airplane & Heli Field

Elwyn Field (Propstoppers RC Model Airplane Club)

Media, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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, 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
HoursSaturday – Sunday 9 a.m. to sunset. Exception – fueled planes Sunday 12 noon to sunset.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Experienced flyers only due to complex surroundings (US-1 and PA-352 on either side, Elwyn campus behind); park in paved spaces by the treeline; Remote ID must be used if aircraft has it as standard equipment
Club members and their guests only; AMA membership and FAA registration required; new members/guests must pass a check-out flight under a current member before flying unsupervised

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

About this field

Flying field of Propstoppers RC Model Airplane Club (AMA club #1042).

Club states the field is covered by an FAA FRIA; FAA list: 'Propstoppers Model Airplane Club #1042 - Elwyn Rd', 111 Elwyn Rd, Media, exp. 2027-08-18. Fuel and electric flying.

Camping & RV