Boat Pond

Thread Lake (F.A.S.T.)

Flint, MI

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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 boatsNot sure
CoursesOval 1/3 mile, SAW / straightaway
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonMay - October
Sessions
Pond rulesRecord-trial venue (1/16-mile SAW and 1/3-mile oval during sanctioned events).
Permit
EntranceExact launch point not published.
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAIMPBA membership required
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
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

City lake in Flint used by F.A.S.T. for IMPBA 'Need For Speed' record trials.

Camping & RV