Field guide
RESOURCES/LINKS
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
FAA Information
> FAA Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations
> FAA DroneZone & Registration
> FAA Remote Identification – What is it?
FAQ’s
How to join Richmond Area Radio Control?
Membership Requirements and Application Form
What are your dues?
Dues are explained in detail on the clubs Membership Application Form.
Are their any flying restrictions at your field?
Between Thanksgiving and February 1st flying is restricted to Sundays only. If you need advice on purchasing a plane, engine or radio, any club member would be glad to help.
How do I learn how to fly radio control planes, helicopter or gliders?
Go to our Training Program Page
I have an AMA Park Pilot Program membership. Can I use that to join Richmond Area Radio Control Club?
Absolutely! And please keep in mind that Park Pilot membership allows you to only fly aircraft that are considered park sized at our field (2 pounds, 60 mph max speed, no internal combustion engine). So once you exceed any Park Pilot limitations (e.g., you want to fly a glow powered aircraft) you must become an AMA Full (Open) Member.
Why do I have to be a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)?
The AMA provides our club members the insurance needed to fly at our field. This insurance protects the club, its members, and most of all you. But it’s just not an insurance policy, it’s an open invitation to events all across the U.S. and to resources the AMA provides its members.
Do I need to be Part 107 Certified to fly a drone at your field?
No. Part 107 Certification applies only if an individual is operating a drone for work or business purposes. Since Richmond Area Radio Control operates as a Charter Club under the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) we fly for hobby or recreational purposes and follow a community-based set of safety guidelines.
Do I need to register with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly at your location?
Yes. Federal law requires all recreational fliers ( i.e., hobbyists) to register with the FAA and get a unique I.D. that they must affix to all of their aircraft. You can learn more about the rules at the FAA’s Recreational Fliers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations webpage.