Airplane & Heli Field

Poplar Creek Flying Field (Northwest Radio Control Club)

Hoffman Estates, IL

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Control line
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
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
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
HoursDawn to dusk
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Turbines not allowed; AMA/FAA rules
AMA membership required by the Forest Preserve

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

About this field

Flying field of Northwest Radio Control Club (AMA club #261).

Forest Preserve land south of Shoe Factory Rd, one mile east of Bartlett Rd. FAA FRIA list shows this field under 'Tri Village RCERS #277 - Poplar Creek Model Airplane Flying Field' (Hoffman Estates 60010).

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