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Las Vegas RC Flyers (LVRC) AMA Gold CLub #972 |
Tri-club swap meet - 19 OCT 24 at Willie McCool Field
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Club Meeting Notice- Saturday 24 SEP 24 at 0900 @ Bennett Field.
It's time for the Las Vegas RC Flyers Club September meeting.
Everyone, members and non members are invited to join us this Saturday September 28th at 9:00am at William Bennett RC Field.
There is always something special each month related to our club and our members. This month I have scheduled a guest speaker from the local Drone Racing Group. Once a year this group has a regional gathering that would be something we may like to host at the Bennett RC Field.
Las Vegas Radio Control Flyers Club is available 24-7 via email by logging into the LVRC.club website of course there will be complimentary coffee, cool water and donuts and plenty of camaraderie available.
Please make your plans to join us this coming Saturday Sept 28th at 9:00am Bennett RC Field.
Randy Dorn, President
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Bennett Field is owned and operated by Clark County and is open to all. No fees, free parking, 7am to dusk.
An Adult AMA membership is required and must be available upon request anytime you are flying. FAA requires pilot registration as well. Please visit the lvrc.club website for assistance with these regulations and links.
LVRC is responsible for keeping Bennett Field open as a public county recreational area. No LVRC No Bennett Field.
Everyone, members and non members are invited to join us this Saturday September 28th at 9:00am at William Bennett RC Field.
There is always something special each month related to our club and our members. This month I have scheduled a guest speaker from the local Drone Racing Group. Once a year this group has a regional gathering that would be something we may like to host at the Bennett RC Field.
Las Vegas Radio Control Flyers Club is available 24-7 via email by logging into the LVRC.club website of course there will be complimentary coffee, cool water and donuts and plenty of camaraderie available.
Please make your plans to join us this coming Saturday Sept 28th at 9:00am Bennett RC Field.
Randy Dorn, President
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Bennett Field is owned and operated by Clark County and is open to all. No fees, free parking, 7am to dusk.
An Adult AMA membership is required and must be available upon request anytime you are flying. FAA requires pilot registration as well. Please visit the lvrc.club website for assistance with these regulations and links.
LVRC is responsible for keeping Bennett Field open as a public county recreational area. No LVRC No Bennett Field.
To fly at Bennett Field you need the following:
* FAA TRUST Test card
* FAA Drone (model aircraft) Registration
* Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Membership
* Fly at Bennett Field FAA Registration
You do not have to be a member of LVRC Flyers to fly at Bennett Field, but we would love to have you in the club, join online here.
Please support the club as Clark County will only keep the field open as long as the club exists and continues to provide education and guidance about safe model aircraft operations at Bennett Field
Click on a tab below for faster access to information.
(NOTE: to access the online FAA notification of altitude request click on the "FAA" tab below).
(NOTE: to access the online FAA notification of altitude request click on the "FAA" tab below).
Welcome to the Las Vegas Radio Control Club - an AMA Gold Member Chartered Club #972. We fly out of the William Bennett Radio Control Airfield, original home of the Tournament of Champions, located at 6800 East Russell Road in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nestled between the Sam Boyd Stadium Sports Complex and the Clark County Wetlands Park, Bennett Airfield is managed by the Clark County Parks and Recreation department in conjunction with the LVRC club and is open to all RC pilots that are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). This is a requirement of the Clark County Parks and Recreation and is strictly adhered to. You may be asked to present your Current AMA card at any time while on the field by an LVRC Board Member, AMA Representative or CCPR Representative.
To fly at Bennett field you also need to have completed the FAA TRUST Test, registered with the FAA and registered your FAA# at Register To Fly Bennett Field. See the FAA tab, above, for more information.
Bennet Airfield has a newly paved runway that is approximately 700 feet long and 100 feet wide. Pilot boxes are protected by a chain link safety fence and there is is a large grassy area between the flight line and the pits area with tables and tie-downs for your convenience. This area is fenced off from the parking lot. There are permanently covered picnic tables, open bleachers, county maintained port-a-potty, and ample parking in the paved parking lot.
The Las Vegas Radio Control Club (LVRC) operates Bennett Field pursuant to AMA rules under the direction of Clark County Parks and Recreation. LVRC is authorized to provide direction and rule guidance regarding airfield activities and events.
Pilots are also required, by the FAA, to register their model aircraft (drone). See the FAA tab for more information.
Nestled between the Sam Boyd Stadium Sports Complex and the Clark County Wetlands Park, Bennett Airfield is managed by the Clark County Parks and Recreation department in conjunction with the LVRC club and is open to all RC pilots that are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). This is a requirement of the Clark County Parks and Recreation and is strictly adhered to. You may be asked to present your Current AMA card at any time while on the field by an LVRC Board Member, AMA Representative or CCPR Representative.
To fly at Bennett field you also need to have completed the FAA TRUST Test, registered with the FAA and registered your FAA# at Register To Fly Bennett Field. See the FAA tab, above, for more information.
Bennet Airfield has a newly paved runway that is approximately 700 feet long and 100 feet wide. Pilot boxes are protected by a chain link safety fence and there is is a large grassy area between the flight line and the pits area with tables and tie-downs for your convenience. This area is fenced off from the parking lot. There are permanently covered picnic tables, open bleachers, county maintained port-a-potty, and ample parking in the paved parking lot.
The Las Vegas Radio Control Club (LVRC) operates Bennett Field pursuant to AMA rules under the direction of Clark County Parks and Recreation. LVRC is authorized to provide direction and rule guidance regarding airfield activities and events.
Pilots are also required, by the FAA, to register their model aircraft (drone). See the FAA tab for more information.
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The "box" as outlined in the FAA Letter of Agreement (available on the Documents page (Click on image to enlarge.)
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The FAA requires flyers to complete the FAA TRUST Test.
The FAA requires flyers to register their model aircraft (drone) with the FAA and display their FAA# on each of their model aircraft. To register with the FAA, visit FAA DroneZone. Please complete the FAA TRUST Test first.
The FAA also requires Bennett Filed flyers to register their FAA# at Register To Fly Bennett Field. You need to register with the FAA first.
Bennett Field is a FRIA site and you do not need a Remote ID module in your model aircraft (drone) to fly at this site.
LVRC has established an official Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the FAA. The LOA allows Bennett pilots to fly up to 1000 feet AGL (above ground level) with no changes and up to 2000 AGL (with a few stipulations.)
If you wish to operate aircraft above 1000AGL the FAA must be notified one day in advance
and you must have a spotter.
The FAA requires flyers to register their model aircraft (drone) with the FAA and display their FAA# on each of their model aircraft. To register with the FAA, visit FAA DroneZone. Please complete the FAA TRUST Test first.
The FAA also requires Bennett Filed flyers to register their FAA# at Register To Fly Bennett Field. You need to register with the FAA first.
Bennett Field is a FRIA site and you do not need a Remote ID module in your model aircraft (drone) to fly at this site.
LVRC has established an official Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the FAA. The LOA allows Bennett pilots to fly up to 1000 feet AGL (above ground level) with no changes and up to 2000 AGL (with a few stipulations.)
If you wish to operate aircraft above 1000AGL the FAA must be notified one day in advance
and you must have a spotter.
Click this button to submit notification to the FAA
FAA TRUST Test
During this course, you will learn how to plan your flights and how to fly safely in the National Airspace System (NAS). Completing this course will meet the requirement to pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test required by title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) §44809(a)(7).
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Local Contacts for the AMA
Gil Terzo, District X Associate V.P. Text to: (702) 523-9897
Barry Mattison, District X Associate V.P. Text to: (702) 218-3827
Barry Mattison, District X Associate V.P. Text to: (702) 218-3827
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What is the AMA?
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a nonprofit community of enthusiasts who come together to celebrate model aviation.
We are hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition. We do this because we enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts, we love flight, and we want to see participation in our hobby grow.
Our nationwide network of clubs supports this passion by providing flying fields, mutual learning, and a safe and fun environment for model aviation activities. Our organization advocates every day for the safe enjoyment of model aviation.
Our motto - Your Passion - Your Hobby - One Community
An associate member of the National Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of all aviation activity, as the only organization which may direct U.S. participation in international aeromodeling activities.
We are hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition. We do this because we enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts, we love flight, and we want to see participation in our hobby grow.
Our nationwide network of clubs supports this passion by providing flying fields, mutual learning, and a safe and fun environment for model aviation activities. Our organization advocates every day for the safe enjoyment of model aviation.
Our motto - Your Passion - Your Hobby - One Community
An associate member of the National Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of all aviation activity, as the only organization which may direct U.S. participation in international aeromodeling activities.
AMA VISION
We, the members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, are the pathway to the future of modeling and are committed to making modeling the foremost sport/hobby in the world.
This vision is accomplished through:
This vision is accomplished through:
- Affiliation with its valued associates, the modeling industry and governments.
- A process of continuous improvement.
- A commitment to leadership, quality, education and scientific/technical development.
- A safe, secure, enjoyable modeling environment.
AMA MISSION
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world-class association of modelers organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguarding of modeling activities.
The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education, and scientific/technical development to modelers.
The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education, and scientific/technical development to modelers.
For more information:Academy of Model Aeronautics
Marketing Department
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Telephone 1-765-287-1256
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Club meetings are held every fourth Saturday at the field starting at 0900 or later (members are notified) depending on the weather.
Show and Tell has been revived for the meetings.
Please contact the club President, Randy Dorn to schedule Show 'N Tell.
Note: future meetings already scheduled are monthly tentative dates and times
Show and Tell has been revived for the meetings.
Please contact the club President, Randy Dorn to schedule Show 'N Tell.
Note: future meetings already scheduled are monthly tentative dates and times
Please make your plans to join us this coming Saturday Sept 28th at 9:00am Bennett RC Field.
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Bennett Field is owned and operated by Clark County and is open to all. No fees, free parking, 7am to dusk.
An Adult AMA membership is required and must be available upon request anytime you are flying. FAA requires pilot registration as well. Please visit the lvrc.club website for assistance with these regulations and links.
LVRC is responsible for keeping Bennett Field open as a public county recreational area. No LVRC No Bennett Field.