Boat Pond

Downtown Park pond (Northwest R/C Ship Modelers)

Bellevue, WA

At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterReflecting pool
Size (acres)
BoatsPower - electric, Scale, Steam, Submarine
Fuel boatsElectric only
CoursesOpen water (no course)
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonApril-October (club fun floats)
SessionsNWRCSM Fun Float about once a month, Apr-Oct, Saturday 9 AM (Saturday after the 1st-Thursday meeting); occasional twilight floats at sunset.
Pond rulesClub runs electric scale boats; no gas boats. Only boats with lights run after dark (twilight floats).
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
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

City of Bellevue's Downtown Park, with a reflecting pond/canal and a waterfall around the central lawn. NW R/C Ship Modelers hold fun floats and twilight floats here.

Camping & RV