Published on May 4, 2023
The club reserves time at the multi-use fields on School Street in Acton, a large, flat, and nearly unobstructed area (if a bit windy sometimes). The field is appropriate for aerobatic, precision, and FPV flight with approximately 1600' width and 800' depth (half of this area is mowed and used for soccer).
The field is located on the south-east side of School Street, in Acton MA, just south of Route 2 near the Concord rotary. To access School Street from Route 2 you must be eastbound (i.e. from Acton toward Concord and the rotary). Parking is available adjacent to the field along School Street (off the asphalt, on packed dirt).
Published on May 4, 2023
Located on the grounds of the Charles River Reservation in Medfield, Mass., the Bill Martin Flying Field is shared by CRRC with the Millis Model Aircraft Club. All types of RC aircraft may be flown here, although it is best suited for power models.
Facilities include a well maintained grass runway, transmitter impound, frequency control board, pilot stations protected by side fences, a spacious pit area, and parking.
Published on August 16, 2022
The general CRRC field rules are in place to promote safety and common courtesy.
- All CRRC members must be active AMA members and must be able to show a current membership card when asked.
- All aircraft will be labeled with owner's AMA number, name, address, and telephone number
- Un-sportsmanlike conduct and abusive language will not be allowed.
- Frequency pins must be placed on the frequency board at all times. Those flying on 2.4 GHz are stongly encouraged to help identify who is in the air.
- The use of proper antenna flag for frequency identity is strongly recommended; Red for 72 MHz, Yellow for 27 MHz, and Black for 6M Band.
- Pilots must always check the frequency board before turning on their transmitter to ensure their channel is not in use.
- Any new, crashed, or repaired aircraft must be properly inspected to determine its airworthiness before takeoff.
- Radio range checks and aircraft pre-flight checks are stongly encouraged.
- Pilots must not occupy a frequency for more than fifteen (15) minutes if more than one transmitter is on that given frequency and the other pilot is waiting to fly.
- No model aircraft may be flown in a dangerous or careless manner
- Flying over pits and/or parking areas at low altitudes is prohibited. Gliders at high altitude are excempt.
- All non-flyers must remain behind the pit area.
- When flying on open fields think __"Safety"__ - be aware, notice what others are doing and where they are. When applicable, watch out for the other users of the field such as dog walkers, joggers, etc.
- During flight, proper communication should prevail. Common broadcast notifications should include:
- Is it OK to take off?
- Launching or Taking off
- Landing from left-to-right or right-to-left. On an open field specify the area where you will land.
- Dead-stick or Pop-off
- Low pass left-to-right or right-to-left
- High speed pass from left-to-right or right-to-left
- On the field
- Off the field or Clear
- Any other phrases that identify your intensions
- All powered aircraft, fuel or electric, must be equipped with a spinner or AMA approved prop nut.
- For fuel powered planes:
- All internal combustion engines must be equipped with mufflers that meet the CRRC noise criteria.
- A fuel recovery system should be used when fueling your plane.
- Violation of safety rules, flying codes, etc. should be referred to the Safety Officer and/or the Board of Directors of CRRC. Violation of the CRRC rules can result in loss of the CRRC membership and flying privileges.
Published on August 16, 2022
Davis Field is our primary site for glider and electric flying. It is a large mowed soccer field bordered by hay fields.
Davis Field is located on the south side of Route 117 in Sudbury, MA. Ample parking is available adjacent to the field.
CRRC coordinates permits with Sudbury Parks and Recreation for use of the field. Flying primarily takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM.