Airplane & Heli Field

Sam Corley Model Airfield (Congaree Flyers)

Gaston, SC

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway sizefabric section 15 x 300 ft (main runway size not stated)
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineAllowed
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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)fabric section 15 x 300 ft (main runway size not stated)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No drugs/alcohol (AMA). AMA and club rules apply.
Visitors welcome to drop in; contact an officer first to confirm someone will be at the field and the gate unlocked. All solo fliers must be AMA members and follow AMA and club rules.

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

About this field

Flying field of Congaree Flyers (AMA club #1104).

Gated; grass pit area, covered shelter, porta-pots, safety fences, setup tables, startup stands, spectator area (AMA). GPS 33.783026, -81.115820 (club). FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00010-FRIA (expires 2027-07-13); club website confirms FRIA status.

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