AREA 52

Bay City Flyers a Gold Level Leader Club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics

AREA 52

Area 52 Flying Field
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AREA 52

Our "Area 52" Flying Field in Pasco County features two 750 foot runways, oriented North-South and East-West. There are two 100 foot long covered Pilot Shelters, with ceiling fans and electrical power outlets. A large covered Pavillion area with ceiling fans and a cold water fountain is adjacent to our kitchen/pilot room trailer. Our well provides water to our sprinkler system.

Driving Directions : Entrance gate to the field is located at 22500 State Road 52. The gate is on the south side of the highway, about 6.8 miles west of I-75 Exit 285, and 4.1 miles east of US Highway 41. Enter through the gate, and please ensure that the gate is locked behind you. Proceed up the dirt road and turn right on the road into the parking lot behind the Pavillion and Pilot Shelters.

Notes :

When driving in and out of the field, please observe the 15 MPH speed limit - excessive speeds will tear up our road, and we'll have no way into the field during the wet season.

Our flying field is on Southwest Florida Water Management District land, so it is very important that all rules be followed in order that we are able to renew our lease.

When entering or leaving the flying field always close the gate and lock the combination lock. Remember to roll all the lock tumblers.

All members and guests must follow the rules posted at the main gate and at the pavilions. The following is a copy of these rules. Please read and understand them. Obeying these rules will safeguard the privilege of flying at this field.

Main Gate Restriction

Anyone not using a 2.4 GHZ Radio must post their club membership or AMA on their frequency.

No dogs leased or unleased, kept in dog crates or confined to a vehicle are allowed on Connors Preserve at any time. This includes BCF's flying field. This is a SFWMD requirement and cannot be violated.

First Person View (FPV) Operations
1. An FPV-equipped model must be flown by two AMA members utilizing
a buddy-box system. The pilot in command must be on the primary
transmitter, maintain visual contact, and be prepared to assume
control in the event of a problem.
2. The operational range of the model is limited to the pilot in command's
visual line of sight as defined in the Official AMA National Model
Aircraft Safety Code (see Radio Control, item 10).
3. The flight path of model operations shall be limited to the designated
flying site and approved overfly area.
4. The model weight and speed shall be limited to a maximum of 10
pounds and 60 miles per hour
In addition to the AMA rules above for FPV flights at this field, you must have a Club Officer, Director or Flight Instructor as an observer to insure all rules are complied with. It is your responsibility to coordinatd the observer. Their presence is to insure all applicable Club, SWFWMD and AMA rules are followed to the letter. If none of the above listed indivivuals are able to make it to the field, FPV flight is probibited.

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