Boat Pond

Melford Pond (Maryland Model Yacht Club)

Bowie, MD

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterPond
Size (acres)
BoatsSail
Fuel boatsElectric only
CoursesSail course (windward-leeward or triangle)
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonMarch-November
Sessions3rd Sat Mar-Nov, 10 AM/12 PM/2 PM by class
Pond rules
Permit
EntrancePark/unload on Curie Dr at NW end of pond
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAAMYA membership required
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Pond in the Melford area of Bowie; club parks and unloads on Curie Drive at the northwest end.

Camping & RV