Airplane & Heli Field

Essex Skypark model field (Chesapeake Bay Miniature Aircraft Association)

Essex, MD

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, 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
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
HoursDawn until dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Active airport: spotter and radio monitor required; ALL DOWN when full-scale traffic is in the area; No Drugs/Alcohol; Model Inspection
AMA listing: guest pilots welcome; 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 Chesapeake Bay Miniature Aircraft Association (AMA club #4017).

AMA amenities: grass runway and pits, clubhouse, control line circles, covered shelter, float flying area, indoor restrooms, safety fences, setup tables, spectator area, windsocks. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00875-FRIA (CBMAA #4017, Evergreen Rd at Essex Skypark).

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