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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.

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Clark County Parks & Recreation Newsletters

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FAA / AMA
​​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 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.)

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) 416-4636
AMA District I, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
AMA District II, New Jersey, New York, Europe
AMA District III, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
AMA District IV, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
AMA District V, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands
AMA District VI, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri,
AMA District VII, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
AMA District VIII Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
AMA District IX, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
AMA District X, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii
AMA District XI, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
DOCUMENTS
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New for 2025 the club is running a year long membership drive by reserving the William Bennett RC Airpark and holding a Fun Fly every month following the Regular Monthly Meeting. The field will be reserved for members in good standing until 3:00pm for the Fun Fly immediately following the scheduled meeting.
​Members in good standing are automatically welcome to attend the meeting, enjoy free coffee and doughnuts and a BBQ provided by LVRC. Past due and new members can signup and also enjoy all these festivities. We will have folks standing bye to assist you with this sign-up/renew process.
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BENNETT FIELD flying information
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LVRC Flight boundaries are outlined in the adjacent map. Ceiling is limited to  1000ft AGL until and unless the FAA form is submitted at least one (1) day prior to the date of exceeding the ceiling and up to 2000ft AGL>
Required to fly at Bennett Field as required by the Clark County Parks & Recreation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
* FAA Trust Test Card
* FAA Drone (model aircraft) Registration
* Academy of Model aeronautics (AMA) Membership
* Fly at Bennett field FAA Registration
Clark County Parks and Recreation Bennett Field Rules
 
In order to promote safe model aviation recreation at Bennett Field all current Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), Las Vegas Radio Control (LVRC), and Clark County Parks and Recreation park rules must be followed.
 
1.    AMA Membership - All pilots must possess a current AMA membership card . All pilots must produce their AMA card and/or Turbine waiver upon request.
2.    Safe Flying - All flying must operate within the designated Bennett Field Operational Area. Aircraft may not be operated within 25 feet of any individual except for pilot, pilot’s helper and during take-off and landing. 3D flying or hovering must not obstruct other flying traffic over or near the paved runway when other pilots are flying. Park Flyer planes may fly in the designated area on the Southwest side of the field when not being used by control line fliers. The use of a spotter is recommended. Pilots are required
to follow “See and Avoid” procedures.
3.    Established Safe flying Areas - All flying must occur within established safety lines, yellow deadline and fences. Flying behind the yellow deadline is prohibited. Grass areas directly in front of the picnic shelters extending to the Runway, and behind the pilot boxes are no-fly areas.
4.    Children Under 6 Years of Age - Only persons associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed in front of the safety/spectator fence.
5.    Pit Area Usage - Aircraft shall not taxi in pits or access areas. All aircraft assembly, set-up, preparation and maintenance must be
done in designated areas. Refueling or starting aircraft on the picnic tables, at shelters, or in the parking lot is prohibited.
6.     Visual Control of Aircraft - The pilot of an aircraft shall maintain control of the aircraft during the entire flight and maintain visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot. Flying using the assistance of a camera (First-Person-View (FPV)) is prohibited except in accordance with AMA procedures which require a spotter who can operate the aircraft and maintain line of sight (LOS) as outlined in AMA Document #550..  Copies available through the AMA website at www.modelaircraft.org. 
7    Helicopters - Helicopter pilots must fly in the designated helicopter area and remain clear of the runway. Pilots wishing to fly helicopters on any part of the runway must be positioned in a runway pilot box and follow the established traffic pattern. 
8.    Noise - All aircraft must conform to AMA noise standard of 98db. Aircraft not conforming to the noise standard will be grounded 
9.    Removal of Flight Privileges - Clark County will restrict or remove any persons that do not follow posted safety rules or that use
Bennett Field in a dangerous or prohibited manner.   
10.    Field Use and Management – All users of Bennett Field must leave the facility in a clean and orderly condition. Aircraft landing outside the designated airfield area must be retrieved and all associated debris removed.

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.

                                                                 Get familiarized with Nevada Drone Laws
learn to fly
Introduction to Flight Day is held after the monthly club meeting at the field, usually the fourth Saturday of every month.
Check the calendar for meeting dates..

Come out and  learn to fly an RC Airplane !  This is a free community service provided by the LVRC club and everyone is welcome to come out and give it a try.  Things to bring: Water, Sun Glasses, Baseball Cap

There are many great websites out there to introduce you to RC flight. At LVRC, we've developed a comprehensive guide to getting started in RC flight that you can view online, or print out at your leisure.
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