Airplane & Heli Field

Bob Swenson Memorial Field (OCMA)

Silverado, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursSunrise to sunset. The field can close during fire weather or events at the neighboring venue; check flyocma.com/notices.
At the field
FacilitiesParking
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Flying requires an OCMA badge with the current rules sticker (members of OCMA participating clubs), full AMA membership, FAA registration card on you and FAA number on the aircraft, and a Class A fire extinguisher at the field. No turbines. No drugs, alcohol or smoking. Stay inside the posted airspace (tree lines east and west, the oak tree to the north, no flying over the river). Surrounding habitat is protected; follow the retrieval procedure. FPV uses the frequency board at the multirotor site.
Flying requires an OCMA badge; visiting pilots should contact OCMA first.

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

About this field

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