Get A Flying Site
For assistance, you may contact us at 1-800-I-FLY-AMA, Ext 253, or FSAC@modelaircraft.org.
Club Stories
We encourage you to read case studies from clubs across the country. Learn from their experiences and successes.
Generating Revenue
Working with Local Governments
Role of Networking to Find a Site
Role of Civic Duty to Find a Site
Role of Education To Find a Site
Neighbors and Zoning Site Concerns
In addition to all the success stories above, you can view the progress of current project.
Current and Pending Success Stories
Suggested Flying Site Locations
Free or Low Cost Sites:
- Superfund Sites
Many clubs have found refuge on Superfund sites. These sites offer lots of open space with long-term leases as the norm. Once a site is located, the FSAC can contact the EPA on your behalf to determine if the site remedy is compatible with model aircraft use. Use the EPA – AMA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assist in opening doors of communication with the site owner. There are two videos listed in the resources below that you will want to view to help you better understand the process and the partnership. Go to www.epa.org to start your search for Superfund sites in your area. - County and State Parks
Park Rangers are eager to find new ways to bring exposure to our great parks. Be prepared to address EPA and environmental concerns. Again a proven track record coupled with testimonials and club success stories should help your case. - Local Parks
Contact your city Parks and Recreation Department to propose dedicating space for model aviation. Demonstrate your clubs' community value and service as well as the ability to promote and drive traffic to your city's parks. Utilize this sites' testimonials and club success stories to address many concerns.
Rental/Lease Property:
- Agricultural Areas
Many AMA clubs enjoy fields located on farm or agricultural land. Large corporations and small family farms alike can make a great flying site. Once you establish trust and rapport, many farmers have made wonderful arrangements with clubs. - Closed Locations
Clubs have found great flying sites on closed military bases, factories, and event hospitals. If your club is willing to relive the owner of the burden of property maintance, this can be a great temporary or permanent home.
Site Documents and Resources
Getting and Keeping Flying Sites
Flying Site Description Form
Suggested RC Flying Site Specifications
AMA Sound Abatement Recommendations
Flying Site Grant Development
Administrative Documents
Site Owner Coverage
Application for Insuring Flying Site Owners or Event Sponsors
Sample Leases
Videos and Presentations
Proposal to the Harriman City Council
Getting and Keeping Flying Sites Powerpoint Presentation
BCMA Presentation.pptx
Clark State.pptx
Clovis RC Club v2.pptx
CMA Presentation TONY.pptx
CRCC PowerPoint.pdf
DeLand Golden Hawks Flying Site Search Presentation.pdf
FG RC Park Presentation Slide Show.pps
Getting and Keeping an AMA Flying Site.ppt
GMARC Deck.pptx
IMPERIAL PRESENTATION CURRENT.pdf
RC Airpark Presentation.pptx
Getting and Keeping Flying Sites Video Presentation:
AMA and EPA Celebrates Five Year Partnership Video Presentation: