Airplane & Heli Field

Clarkstown Model Aerodrome (RCRCC)

West Nyack, NY

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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
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
HoursWeekdays and Saturday 8 AM to dusk; Sundays and holidays 10 AM to dusk (club rules). AMA listing: 9 AM to sunset
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Engines must be muffled, max 100 dB at 3 m; club ID worn at all times; no flying alone unless approved; new members must pass a flight test before solo; max 4 aircraft aloft; 12 MPH speed limit entering site; FPV requires spotter, max 15 lb / 70 mph, stay within field boundaries
Flying guests must be with a club member and sign a waiver; visitors stay behind the pit area. RCRCC membership credentials required for admittance when the transfer station is closed on weekends/holidays.

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

About this field

Flying field of Rockland County Radio Control Club (RCRCC) (AMA club #428).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-00905-FRIA (Rockland County RC Club #428 - Clarkstown Landfill), expires 2027-08-21. Located at the Town of Clarkstown Transfer Station; separate heli side with its own pit area.

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