Airplane & Heli Field

East Cavalry Field (Blue & Gray Miniature Aircraft Squadron)

Gettysburg, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
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
HoursMonday thru Saturday 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

AMA Safety Code; no drugs/alcohol; mufflers required; no high-throttle in pits; pilots stay in pilot box; no flying over/behind flight line, pits or spectators; yield to full-scale; no flying while mowing; 72 MHz frequency pin board
Current AMA membership card must be displayed (no card, no flying); FAA registration required; must demonstrate controlled flight to an officer/instructor before full field rights

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

About this field

Flying field of Blue & Gray Miniature Aircraft Squadron (AMA club #3410).

FAA FRIA 'Blue & Gray Miniature Aircraft Squadron #3410' (2023-CBO-02427-FRIA, 598-300 Confederate Cavalry Ave, Gettysburg; expires 2027-09-15). Club website shows an FRIA graphic.

Camping & RV