Airplane & Heli Field

Don Lowe Field (RCACF)

Apopka, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Drones / FPV
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size700 x 50 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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 accessGated - members have the code
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursGate usually unlocked by a member about 10am-5pm daily
At the field
Facilities
VisitorsSpectator area, Pets allowed (on leash)
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Asphalt (Tarmac)700 x 50 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Gate is opened by a member; members are usually at the field 10am–5pm every day. Flying usually stops when the wind is over 12 mph. Pets on a leash, behind the spectator fence. AMA required. No flying in winds over 12 mph. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed); Orlando Class B starts at 4,000 ft MSL.

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

About this field

Home field of the Remote Control Association of Central Florida (RCACF, AMA club 996) in Apopka. Paved runway about 700 x 50 ft, dedicated heli area and a separate drone area. Clubhouse; night flying. Guest pilots with AMA welcome.

Club meetings: 2nd Saturday, 10am, at the field clubhouse.

Camping & RV