Airplane & Heli Field

Pony Express Model Airpark (High Sierra RC Club)

Carson City, NV

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest feefree
When to fly
HoursMust have AMA insurance or equivalent
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Carson City park: no alcohol. Mufflers required on all engines. No kerosene/turbine jets (EDF allowed). No fixed-wing flying south of runway; passes north of runway centerline. Helicopters/drones only in designated areas/helipad. 15-min flight courtesy limit when others waiting. Spotters required if more than 4 planes airborne. Aircraft must carry name/address/AMA#/FAA# label.
Visitors with a valid AMA card may fly at no charge as long as an HSRCC member is present; must show AMA card and follow AMA Safety Code and club rules.

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

About this field

Flying field of High Sierra RC Club (High Sierra Radio Control Club, HSRCC) (AMA club #1362).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02676-FRIA (High Sierra RC Club #1362), expires 2027-11-06. Field has a weather station and a car track per website.

Camping & RV