Airplane & Heli Field

Denver Bates Field (Fallbrook RC Flyers)

Valley Center, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceDirt / Desert Floor (Hardpan)
Runway size550 x 60 ft
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - contact the club for access
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursElectric 6 AM - dusk; gas and glow from 8 AM
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter, Pit Tables, Drinking Water, Portable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Dirt / Desert Floor (Hardpan)550 x 60 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Airplanes and helicopters. No turbines.
Visitors may test fly with a club member present.

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

About this field

Denver Bates Field is Fallbrook RC Flyers' field on N. Calac Road in Valley Center, on Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians land about a mile from Harrah's Rincon. It has a 550 x 60 ft compacted decomposed-granite runway, three shade structures, tables, running water, a porta-potty and a safety fence.

The site is an FAA-recognized FRIA. The entrance is gated, so contact the club before visiting.

Camping & RV