Airplane & Heli Field

Mead Flying Site (Western R/C Flyers)

Mead, NE

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, 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, 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 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Fly east of pit-area safety fence; FPV needs spotter with line of sight; no takeoff/landing when someone is on the field; announce entering/clearing field and takeoffs/landings; fly the pattern when multiple aircraft are up; no pets (AMA listing)
All members/guests need current AMA and FAA registration

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

About this field

Flying field of Western R/C Flyers (AMA club #857).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02510-FRIA 'Western R/C Flyers #857 - 9th street', valid 2023-12-15 to 2027-12-15; club site confirms Mead FRIA. Privately owned (AMA listing).

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