Boat Pond

Smith Tract (Cincinnati Model Boat Club)

Cleves, OH

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterLake
Size (acres)
BoatsPower - electric, Power - nitro, Power - gas, Scale
Fuel boatsNitro and gas allowed
CoursesOval 1/3 mile, Oval 1/4 mile
Course notesHeat-race course for club races; the ovals are used for IMPBA record trials
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
Season
SessionsRace days, fun runs and record trials; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for dates
Pond rulesLake reserved for club use; open to racers at club and IMPBA events. Contact the club before visiting.
Permit
EntranceLake entrance: 6465 Dry Fork Road, Cleves, OH 45002. Venue address on IMPBA notices: 6040 Kilby Road, Harrison, OH 45030
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
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 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Smith Tract is the racing lake of Cincinnati Model Boat Club, west of Cincinnati near Cleves, Ohio. The lake is reserved for club use and hosts club race days, fun runs and IMPBA events.

Courses include 1/3-mile and 1/4-mile ovals used for IMPBA oval record trials, and a heat-race course for club races. Nitro, gas and fast electric boats run here.

The lake entrance is at 6465 Dry Fork Road, Cleves. Contact the club before visiting; it is open to racers during club and IMPBA events.

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