Airplane & Heli Field

Dave Shrum Field (Umpqua Valley Modelers)

Oakland, OR

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen every day 9 a.m. to dusk; club flies Wednesday mornings
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No flying over trees, ranch and buildings along the creek north of the field; no flying over the berm and trees toward the quarry at the east end; close and re-latch the gate (livestock).

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

About this field

Flying field of Umpqua Valley Modelers (AMA club #1560).

Smaller site with closely mowed grass runway for micro to medium aircraft; renamed from Wilbur Field. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03014-FRIA, valid to 2027-12-05.

Camping & RV