Airplane Field

TJ Moran Memorial Field (VC Comets)

Ventura, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise98 dB at 3 m
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessGated - members have the code
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursNo engine starts before 8 am (7:30 when Campground O is closed); electrics after sunrise; no flying after sunset
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter, Pit Tables, Parking, Portable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Mufflers required. No turbines, jets or rockets (electric ducted fans OK). Drone pilots need a Lake Casitas Permit to Fly. AMA required for everyone.
Guests welcome; AMA required (Lake Casitas rule).

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

About this field

TJ Moran Memorial Field is the VC Comets field inside the Lake Casitas Recreation Area on Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, with parking inside the recreation area. It has an asphalt runway and pits, porta-pots, a covered shelter, setup tables, safety fences and a float-flying area, and is handicap accessible. Members have the gate combination.

No engine starts before 8 am; electrics may fly after sunrise, and there is no flying after sunset. Glow and gas need mufflers under 98 dB at 3 m, and turbines, jets and rockets are not allowed. Drone pilots need a Lake Casitas permit, and AMA membership is required for everyone.

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