Airplane & Heli Field

Tom Norman Field (Rich Valley R/C Club)

Hastings, MN

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size600 x 150 ft (NE-SW); 400 x 150 ft (E-W)
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
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 accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours0800 to dusk, 7 days (AMA listing); nitro/gas no flying or starting before 8:00 AM or after dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)600 x 150 ft (NE-SW); 400 x 150 ft (E-W)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

95 dB at 9 ft limit for nitro/gas (mufflers required); max 4 aircraft airborne; 15-minute flights when others present; no pets; no line control or rockets; helicopters/drones allowed with briefing; closed when Bailey Nursery field workers are present.
Visitors stay in spectator area/parking unless escorted by a member; guests must show proof of AMA insurance

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

About this field

Flying field of Rich Valley R/C Club (AMA club #2303).

FAA FRIA 2024-CBO-00338-FRIA "Rich Valley RC Club #2303 - Northfield Blvd". Rules adopted Feb 2021, revised Feb 2026.

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