Airplane & Heli Field

Polson Field (Burlington Model Airplane Club)

Sperry, IA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceNot sure
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 hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursFlying ceases at sunset; AMA listing: daytime only for fuel planes, electric at night
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

98 dB at 9 ft; effective muffler; frequency control system; do not fly north of 190th St; pilot log at field; no alcohol; rules dated 6/2008
AMA insurance required except individuals training with an Intro Pilot instructor

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

About this field

Flying field of Burlington Model Airplane Club (AMA club #1011).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00382-FRIA lists 15064 190th, Sperry. Clubhouse, control line circles, covered shelter, electricity per AMA.

Camping & RV