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Radio Controlled flight Club of Montgomery County Maryland, serving the entire D.C. region. 600' Runway and Helicopter Flying Field.
Open to DC-RC members and Guests of DC-RC members with AMA credentials.
Operating as usual
01/02/2023
Photos from DCRC Model RC Club's post
10/09/2022
06/01/2022
Note Fee change!
12/05/2021
09/03/2021
07/14/2021
04/02/2021
01/16/2021
As per FAA TFR 1/4508 the field is closed to all flying on January 20th through January 21st for inaugural events.
08/26/2020
Bealeton 2020 is on!
Come on out for a fun weekend of RC Flying, Barnstorming and outdoor fun!
08/26/2020
Join us there!
03/21/2020
This is the club logo originally done in CDR, then to vector and finally hi res PNG.
03/02/2020
New FAA drone rule is a giant middle finger to aviation hobbyists
Have you submitted your comments?
If not what is wrong with you!
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/new-faa-drone-rule-is-a-giant-middle-finger-to-aviation-hobbyists/
Public comments are open until 11:59pm on Monday.
01/06/2020
Template Comment on UAS Remote ID | AMA Government Relations Blog
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
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The largest model aviation association in the world!
Dear Members,
On December 26, 2019, the FAA released a proposed rule for remote identification (Remote ID) of UAS. There are several areas of concern with the proposed rule that AMA will push back against, and we need your help advocating for change.
Although the proposal does include AMA's request to exempt fixed flying sites, the rule should also provide community-based organizations (CBOs), such as AMA, more flexibility to establish and maintain fixed flying sites that satisfy Remote ID compliance.
Second, the rule should create a pathway for Remote ID compliance at AMA events and competitions, which might not take place at fixed flying sites.
Third, the rule should better accommodate operations not at flying sites to include situations where there is no internet connectivity, because many safe places to fly are in rural areas with little or no service.
Finally, the rule should not require modelers to register every aircraft individually.
The FAA is accepting comments on the Remote ID proposal until March 2, 2020. We have requested an extension to the comment period to give everyone more time to weigh in. To help us achieve the best possible outcome on the final rule, it is critically important that all who support the hobby submit a comment.
Please submit a formal comment to the FAA as soon as possible.
To submit a comment, go to the Remote ID proposal page on the federal website here.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/31/2019-28100/remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems#open-comment
You can copy and paste the template below into the comment box, edit it to include your personal experience, or create your own message entirely.
http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2020/01/03/template-comment-on-uas-remote-id/
Click on the "SUBMIT A FORMAL COMMENT" button at the top of the page.
Thank you in advance for your advocacy. Please listen to The AMA Podcast featuring Director of Government Affairs Tyler Dobbs to learn more about the recent regulations. If you are interested in reading a more detailed summary of the FAA's Remote ID proposal, visit our blog here.
https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2020/01/02/summaryremoteidproposal/
Sincerely,
AMA Government Affairs
Template Comment on UAS Remote ID Template Comment on UAS Remote ID I am writing in response to the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking on remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). I am deeply concerned that some elements of the proposal could impose significant costs on the model ...
01/06/2020
Obituary for Andrew Kane | Cole Funeral Services P.A.
Obituary for Andrew Kane | Andrew “Andy” Kane, 62, husband, father, pilot, RC enthusiast, entrepreneur, and life-long Silver Spring resident, died suddenly on December 30, 2019, after suffering a heart attack. Andy was THE family man, our rock, our caretaker, and the glue that held together many...
01/06/2020
DC Radio Control Club
The January news letter is now up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org
You may view the Newsletters by clicking on the left column entry. Note that the newsletter will be opened in your browser. Your browser must support PDF files.
01/06/2020
Please note that the JANUARY club meeting has been cancelled.
10/15/2019
FAA to Impose Restrictions on the Hobby
AMA needs your assistance in an urgent matter.
The FAA unexpectedly informed us that, contrary to earlier commitments to AMA, the agency plans to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions.
We urge you to send a letter to your elected representatives in Congress and ask them to contact the FAA concerning this critical issue.
Please visit http://www.modelaircraft.org/higher-flight to contact your representative.
10/08/2019
Fight for Higher Flight! | Academy of Model Aeronautics
Dear member –
We need your assistance in an urgent matter. Late last week, the FAA unexpectedly informed us that, contrary to earlier commitments to AMA, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace – with no exceptions. Additionally, the FAA is proposing restrictions in uncontrolled airspace to altitudes that could present safety issues as well as limit some model aircraft operations altogether. We were stunned by this proposal and are pushing back, but we need your help.
We urge you to send a letter to your elected representatives in Congress and ask them to contact the FAA on this critical issue. Please visit www.modelaircraft.org/higher-flight to contact your representative.
Because of the negative impact on so many AMA members and clubs, we are going to fight this proposal with every resource at our disposal. You, our members, are our best resource.
To have the maximum impact on this proposed policy as possible, please share this message with your friends, family and fellow club members who love our hobby. To learn more about this policy, please click here. Also monitor your emails for new information as we work to fight this restrictive policy. As always, we are committed to doing everything possible to protect the model aviation hobby. If you have questions, please contact us at (765)287-1256 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
The AMA Government Affairs Team
The October “Build Issue” features aircraft that you can build from free downloadable plans. If you would prefer a different project, the AMA Plans Service is offering 20% off all plans from September 15 through October 31, 2019.
10/02/2019
D.C. Radio Control Club
The October Newsletter is up at the new web site.
Please note the site is undergoing configuration and setup.
Do not attempt to log in nor use on-line membership yet.
A notification will go out to everyone once this is fully functional.
https://www.dc-rc.org
You may view the Newsletters by clicking on the left column entry. Note that the newsletter will be opened in your browser. Your browser must support Adobe Acrobat.
09/05/2019
DC Radio Control Club
The September Newsletter is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
08/04/2019
dc-rc.org
The August Newsletter is up on the web site.
http://dc-rc.org/images/Newsletter0819.jpg
06/04/2019
DCRC Model RC Club's cover photo
06/04/2019
Newsletters
The June Newsletter is up on the web site.
See all recent newsletters at:
http://www.dc-rc.org/index.php/features/newsletters
05/21/2019
Warbirds over Fredericksburg is coming up.
05/06/2019
Model aircraft enthusiasts prove unlikely foe for Amazon
Keep it up AMA!
Tech industry insiders say hobbyists are effective lobbyists against commercial drones
05/02/2019
DC Radio Control Club
The May DC-RC Newsletter is available on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
04/24/2019
Flight Training
The 2019 Flight Training schedule and information is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/index.php/features/flight-training
The common purpose of the DC-RC Radio Control Club is to have fun flying radio controlled aircraft, while advancing the state of the art of Model Aviation!
04/09/2019
Join us this Saturday to officially kick off the 2019 flying season!
03/06/2019
DC Radio Control Club
The March newsletter is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
02/28/2019
FAA Registration, Renewal, and Marking Your Aircraft | AMA Government Relations Blog
FAA Registration, Renewal, and Marking Your Aircraft As of Monday February 25, 2019, the FAA’s Interim Final Rule requires drone pilots and model aircraft pilots to display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside surface of their aircraft. Many of our members have reached out with ques...
02/04/2019
Newsletters
The February Newsletter is out.
http://www.dc-rc.org/index.php/features/newsletters
The common purpose of the DC-RC Radio Control Club is to have fun flying radio controlled aircraft, while advancing the state of the art of Model Aviation!
01/16/2019
DC Radio Control Club
January Newsletter at http://www.dc-rc.org/
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
12/13/2018
DC Radio Control Club
In case you missed the e-mail, the December newsletter is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
11/01/2018
DC Radio Control Club
The November Newsletter is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/
Have fun flying radio controlled aircraft while advancing state of the art model aviation technology
10/15/2018
Fellow DC/RC members and AMA registered pilots,
Please join us on Saturday, October 20, 2018, for the DC-RC Oktoberfest and Final DMV Multi Club Fly-In of 2018 and the final raffle. Flying starting at 10 AM and running until 4 PM.
Due to the outstanding management of the DCRC Club Board of Directors, we are able to provide a special Oktoberfest meal on Saturday, October 20. 2018, for all attendees. This is our way of giving back to the club and our fellow modelers.
This event is open to all DCRC Club Members and all AMA registered flyers from DMV area clubs.
End the flying season with Fun, Flying, and Fellowship by joining us for a day of flying.
10/15/2018
DC Radio Control Club
The October Newsletter is up on the web site.
http://www.dc-rc.org/
09/25/2018
Vote "NO" on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
https://www.oneclickpolitics.com/messages/edit?promo_id=4701
I am a model aviation hobbyist and I am deeply concerned about the impact the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 would have on my community, given the modifications made to the Special Rule for Model ...
09/06/2018
September Newsletter Posted
See: http://www.dc-rc.org/
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Videos
This Rockville Science Day participant is experiencing the joy of flight - look at that happy face!
DCRC with Scouts at KFDK, Frederick Airport in Maryland
Ricks EF Extra 300
Ricks EF Extra 300
Rick's E-Flite Yak 54, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Rick's E-Flite Yak 54, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Rick's EF Extra Deadstick, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Rick's EF Extra Deadstick, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Rick's 90 Fontana, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Rick's 90 Fontana, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Big Mike 3D Heli Flying, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Big Mike 3D Heli Flying, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Andy's Turbine Rough Landing, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Andy's Turbine Rough Landing, 5-1-11, DCRC Germantown
Andy Kane CARF Yak, 5-1-11 DCRC Germantown
Andy Kane CARF Yak, 5-1-11 DCRC Germantown
RSteffey at DCRC Germantown Field on April 2, 2011
RSteffey at DCRC Germantown Field on April 2, 2011 Video by Bilbo
FW-190 40 size with .61 Super Tiger engine
My first plane with retracts.
Extra 260 33% 33%
This video shows me flying for the ground and in the cockpit with alarms going off lol
Mark Dusenbury Yak 3D
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Center Point Way, Gaithersburg
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Ambiance Recording Studios - California Bay A
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Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C.
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The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference,
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Falls Road, Potomac
Comments
Its available to flight?
i have my ama suscription and want to afiliate this week to DC-RC.
i have my ama suscription and want to afiliate this week to DC-RC.
What is the nearest hotel to the Flying Circus Aerodrome?
Hi Guys,
Now endorsed by model flying associations around the world, an updated version of our app aeromura has been released - now with technical data on hundreds of well known kits including CG settings, control throws and more!
Thousands of model aircraft clubs and flying locations and slopes around the world with integrated weather.
Endorsed by flying associations around the world.
Your flying club and this location is also listed within the app.
Maybe try it out?
Android pilots download it for free on the Google Playstore here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainworx.aeromura
Apple iPhone download it for free on the Apple App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526771501
You can read all about the app here : https://www.aeromura.net
Now endorsed by model flying associations around the world, an updated version of our app aeromura has been released - now with technical data on hundreds of well known kits including CG settings, control throws and more!
Thousands of model aircraft clubs and flying locations and slopes around the world with integrated weather.
Endorsed by flying associations around the world.
Your flying club and this location is also listed within the app.
Maybe try it out?
Android pilots download it for free on the Google Playstore here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainworx.aeromura
Apple iPhone download it for free on the Apple App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526771501
You can read all about the app here : https://www.aeromura.net
For sale - Byron’s Original Craft Cuddler - $45
Anyone interested?!?
Anyone interested?!?
If “SOSO” in the newsletters is “same old same old”, then what is “SSDD”?
Going to see how the weather pans out. Love to make a day trip to visit from NJ.
I just posted some RC planes and transmitters. I thought someone here might have an interest. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144381110456513
Hi folks,
Finished building your aircraft yet? Want to know where you could fly it now, besides your local club? ... ;)
This is a courtesy message to let you know that most, if not all of the world's flying locations and R/C clubs have been included in a new R/C app called "aeromura", which brings real-time weather and forecasts, into a bird's eye-view for all locations within your vicinity, not just your local flying club.
Developed over the past two years, by R/C pilots for R/C pilots, the aeromura app has now been launched for the first time in the app stores.
Flying locations and the data is maintained and controlled by the pilot community which uses the app, (not us), and can be added and modified by any pilot, for the benefit of the whole pilot community.
Essential to every pilot, you might like to advertise and give this information to your members for their benefit.
aeromura is freely downloadable from both the Apple and Google app stores.
Take a look at the preview video below to see how your local flying location may be appearing - we hope you will be suitably impressed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucm_QDLtYcs
Android pilots get it for free on the Google Playstore here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainworx.aeromura
Apple iPhone pilots get it for free on the Apple Playstore here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526771501
As an introductory promotion, we are giving away 5 X FREE 1 year ANNUAL subscriptions a day, covering the next year, for the premium version, to the first 5 pilots who PM me with the email address they used to sign up with - take advantage NOW, before this limited offer expires! ;)
*** IMPORTANT NOTE *** If your flying location has security problems due to burglary, or for any other reason, and you would
prefer it NOT to be visible on the app to the general public, please let me know so that
your flying location can be marked as PRIVATE and NOT VISIBLE to the general public - no questions asked ***
Finished building your aircraft yet? Want to know where you could fly it now, besides your local club? ... ;)
This is a courtesy message to let you know that most, if not all of the world's flying locations and R/C clubs have been included in a new R/C app called "aeromura", which brings real-time weather and forecasts, into a bird's eye-view for all locations within your vicinity, not just your local flying club.
Developed over the past two years, by R/C pilots for R/C pilots, the aeromura app has now been launched for the first time in the app stores.
Flying locations and the data is maintained and controlled by the pilot community which uses the app, (not us), and can be added and modified by any pilot, for the benefit of the whole pilot community.
Essential to every pilot, you might like to advertise and give this information to your members for their benefit.
aeromura is freely downloadable from both the Apple and Google app stores.
Take a look at the preview video below to see how your local flying location may be appearing - we hope you will be suitably impressed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucm_QDLtYcs
Android pilots get it for free on the Google Playstore here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainworx.aeromura
Apple iPhone pilots get it for free on the Apple Playstore here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526771501
As an introductory promotion, we are giving away 5 X FREE 1 year ANNUAL subscriptions a day, covering the next year, for the premium version, to the first 5 pilots who PM me with the email address they used to sign up with - take advantage NOW, before this limited offer expires! ;)
*** IMPORTANT NOTE *** If your flying location has security problems due to burglary, or for any other reason, and you would
prefer it NOT to be visible on the app to the general public, please let me know so that
your flying location can be marked as PRIVATE and NOT VISIBLE to the general public - no questions asked ***
There was no mention, in the last newsletter, of Andy Kane Day. What's the story on this event?
Is there going to be anyone at the field Wednesday night 5-7? We sent in our membership forms and payment and are interested in coming out.
Has anyone ever had a birthday party at the model airpark?
Will the May 16th club meeting be held as scheduled? Will the June events be held as scheduled?