Airplane & Heli Field

Popp's Field (Bend Aero Modelers)

Bend, OR

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size550 x 30 ft paved + 150 ft geotextile overrun (~700-750 ft total)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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 fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)550 x 30 ft paved + 150 ft geotextile overrun (~700-750 ft total)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code and BAM Field Safety Guidelines; airspace segregated by category (fixed-wing, turbine, rotary); FPV only under set conditions; gas turbines per AMA Gas Turbine program; gated (combination lock)
Visiting pilots must be current AMA members and accompanied by a BAM member; visiting pilots receive a safety orientation before first flight; contact club a few days ahead

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

About this field

Flying field of Bend Aero Modelers.

Clubhouse, safety fence, setup tables, run-up stands, heli/drone pad, porta-potties. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01337-FRIA (expires 2027-08-30). Leased from BLM.

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