Airplane & Heli Field

RRAMS Flying Field (Rock River Aero Modelers Society)

Beloit, WI

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size400 x 45 ft (textile runway with taxiways)
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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 and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen 24 hours a day; gas engines not before 9 am or after 8 pm; electric with proper illumination may fly before 7 am/after 8 pm
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)400 x 45 ft (textile runway with taxiways)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Mufflers required on engines over 0.049 cu in; no turbines; FPV per AMA guidelines and VLOS; max 6 planes in pattern; pets leashed on spectator side. 6 pilot stations, shade pavilions, charging power, members-only restrooms.
AMA member required; local guests of members get 2 visits, then must join (excludes AMA members from outside WI/IL on extended visit); no child under 10 without adult member

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

About this field

Flying field of Rock River Aero Modelers Society (AMA club #669).

FAA FRIA list has two RRAMS entries: 6806 S County Rd J, Beloit (2022-CBO-00078-FRIA) and 11346 S. Merlet Rd, Beloit (2023-CBO-02924-FRIA); club says its field at 6806 S County Road J is FRIA-approved.

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