Boat Pond

Bay Sands Quarry (Old Dominion Model Boat Association)

Smithfield, VA

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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
Fuel boatsNitro and gas allowed
CoursesOpen water (no course)
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonSpring-Fall
Sessions
Pond rulesIMPBA membership required to run at sanctioned races; club-run racing venue.
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAIMPBA membership required
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

Quarry lake in Smithfield used by ODMBA for IMPBA races; free on-site camping (no hookups) during events.

Camping & RV