NOTICE: Meeting scheduled for 27 MAY 23 at 0800 at the field.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
due to military activity in the area
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Welcome to the Las Vegas Radio Control Club -an AMA Gold Member Chartered Club #972. We fly out of the William Bennet 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, Bennet 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 registered with 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.
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.
Nestled between the Sam Boyd Stadium Sports Complex and the Clark County Wetlands Park, Bennet 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 registered with 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.
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.
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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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Important announcement.
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.
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 (click)
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).
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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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
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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, Gil Terzo 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, Gil Terzo to schedule Show 'N Tell.
Note: future meetings already scheduled are monthly tentative dates and times
Meeting will be January 28, 2023 at 0900 at Bennett Field.
Meeting scheduled for February 25, 2023 at 0900 at Bennett Field
(has been cancelled due to inclement WX)
(has been cancelled due to inclement WX)
Meeting will be 25 MAR 23 at 0900 at Bennett Field.
Meeting will be April 22,2023 at 0900 at Bennett Field
Meeting for May 27, 2023 @ 0800 at Bennett Field
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
due to military activity inthe area
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
due to military activity inthe area
We are having to cancel our meeting/training/potluck that was scheduled for May 27th. The reason is that the Army is going to be conducting training exercises in the area of Sam Boyd Stadium. They are going to be flying helicopters in and out of the stadium and the parking lots, and will have about 80 ground personnel and some equipment in use there.
They are actually going to be in the area from May the 25th to June 1st., but the heaviest flying days for them will be Saturday and Sunday. This has already been coordinated with Clark County, and the FAA.
Consequently, the county will be closing Bennett Field for the 27th and 28th. There will be no flying allowed on those two days. Other days, the field will be open, but PLEASE be cautious and give way to any full scale aircraft that enter our area.
Our regular meeting along with training day and pot luck will tentatively be rescheduled for sometime in June. I'll let you all know when I have more info on that.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Gil.
They are actually going to be in the area from May the 25th to June 1st., but the heaviest flying days for them will be Saturday and Sunday. This has already been coordinated with Clark County, and the FAA.
Consequently, the county will be closing Bennett Field for the 27th and 28th. There will be no flying allowed on those two days. Other days, the field will be open, but PLEASE be cautious and give way to any full scale aircraft that enter our area.
Our regular meeting along with training day and pot luck will tentatively be rescheduled for sometime in June. I'll let you all know when I have more info on that.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Gil.