Heli Field

TORCHS West Field (The Orlando RC Helicopter Society)

Ocoee, FL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads1
Stations
Control lineNot allowed
Track surfaceNot applicable
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 - contact the club for access
Guest feeNone listed. Guests fly with a club member as sponsor.
When to fly
HoursMembers may fly any day. Most likely: Thursday mornings and all day Saturday and Sunday.
At the field
FacilitiesShade / Shelter, Portable toilets (porta-potty)
VisitorsSpectator area
Camping
Pit powerGenerators allowed

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Helicopters only. Club sponsor required. Max altitude 400 ft. Airspace is Class G up to 700 ft (no LAANC needed); Orlando Class B starts at 6,000 ft MSL.
Guests must be escorted by a TORCHS member at all times. Current AMA Full membership is verified before flying. Give your sponsor your name, address, phone, emergency contact and AMA number. Contact a member to meet you at the field.

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

About this field

Helicopter-only flying field of The Orlando RC Helicopter Society (TORCHS, AMA club 2410), on Ocoee Apopka Rd (County Road 437) in the Winter Garden / Ocoee area, about half a mile north of West Rd. Grass flying area and pits, heli pads, covered shelter and a gated entrance. Home of the annual Gator's Winter Bash (IRCHA Cup regional) every December.

Directions: From I-4 / Disney, take the 429 north to the West Road exit and turn left. Turn right on Apopka Road (Publix plaza on your right). The field entrance is on the right about 1/2 mile up the road. From Apopka, take Hwy 441 to the 429 south, exit West Road and turn right, then right on Apopka Road.

Flying as a guest: AMA members visiting Orlando are welcome. Contact a club member to meet you at the field. You must be escorted by a member at all times and have current AMA Full membership.

Club: founded in 1988. Meetings are the first Monday of the month at West Oaks Mall (contact a member to confirm place and time). 2027 dues: $175 full member, $87.50 associate (home 50+ miles from the field). Phone 321-377-7676, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Facebook facebook.com/torchsorlando.

Source: torchs.org (Oct 15, 2026).

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