Airplane Field

Club flying site (Charlevoix Area RC Buffs)

Charlevoix, MI

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway size30 x 300 ft Geotex planned at new site
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
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
Power
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
HoursGenerally Wed & Sun: electric from 9 AM to dusk, gas and electric from 10 AM to dusk; members may fly any day
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)30 x 300 ft Geotex planned at new site
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol, no pets, no smoking, model inspection (AMA)

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

About this field

Flying field of Charlevoix Area RC Buffs (AMA club #111).

Club site says field sold after 40+ years; new site under development; interim flying at Charlevoix Elementary on Sunday afternoons 12-3 PM. Ellsworth Sports Park (AMA guests only, park flyers) also available per club site.

Camping & RV