Airplane & Heli Field

TRCC Field (Valencia Rd) (Tucson Radio Control Club)

Tucson, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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
HoursGas, glow and turbine (and electric equiv. to 85cc+) 7 AM-7 PM; night flying to 10 PM only for approved special events
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA noise guideline 98 dB at 20 ft, silencers required above set engine sizes; no flying south of double-yellow safety line; spotter required when >1 aircraft flying; FPV only with TRCC Level 1+ pilot in control; park flyers/multirotors from concrete pad below pole height
Visitors place AMA card in 2.4 GHz slots; current AMA required; members must wear TRCC badge

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

About this field

Flying field of Tucson Radio Control Club (AMA club #112).

Club homepage displays FRIA banner. Mailing: P.O. Box 18995, Tucson, AZ 85731.

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