Airfield Location
The North Coast RC modelers (NCRCM) airfield is located about 7.5 miles south of Tillamook Oregon, on the west side of Highway 101 on the farm at street address 13990 Highway 101. Look for signs telling you which farm driveway to use. Follow the farm driveway around behind the barn. The farm belongs to Norm Bennett who very generously allows the club to fly over his hay field and maintain a runway and parking area. Don’t forget to thank him when you get the chance. GPS coordinates are 45.355342, -123.812206. -map-
Airfield Description
The airfield location and layout makes it a great place for RC flying. It has a grass runway that is about 70 feet wide by about 300 feet long and is adequate for landing anything except maybe larger ducted jets. The over flight area is very large with no trees, fences, buildings or other obstacles to worry about. The landing approaches are clear for a very long way in both directions. There is a stream across the north end of the runway that does not interfere with flights but you want to avoid crashing directly into it. Tall hills west and east of the airfield help block cross winds without getting in the way. Small electrics may need a hand launching during spring season if the Tillamook grass can’t be cut fast enough. Pilots face west which keeps morning sun out of their eyes and allows the sunlit side of the airplane to face the pilot . The field has easy access from Highway 101 and parking is adequate for about a dozen vehicles (more parking is available during special events). There is a portable toilet, setup tables, start-up benches and chairs.There are only a few neighbors living close-by so normal R/C engine noises will not likely cause problems. The airfield does not have electricity, running water, a covered area or overnight space however many nice campgrounds are located nearby.
Are visitors allowed at the airfield?
We welcome visitors every Sat and Sun morning. If you would like to visit the airfield at another time then please contact us so we can make sure someone is there for you.
Who can fly at the North Coast RC Modelers airfield?
The airfield is available to members and visiting AMA guest pilots. Visiting AMA pilots can show up on a Saturday or Sunday morning without prior notice. If you arrive at any other time we request that you let us know in advance by sending a message or calling with your name, arrival date and your AMA number. If you are just starting out in the hobby and do not yet have AMA membership then let us know anyway, we still might be able to help you learn and practice.
When can the airfield be used?
The airfield can be used during daylight hours, all days of the week. Farm operations always have priority over RC activity so if farm machinery is blocking the runway or the driveway please wait until it is moved and everything is safe and convenient for the farm operation before continuing.
When can I find other members at the field?
The best time to find other people at the field is on a weekend morning 8:00 am to noon. Any morning when the weather turns nice after a long wet spell is also a popular time to find people flying.
Airfield Rules:
- Read and follow AMA safety rules.
- Don’t fly over buildings, vehicles, people, or the highway.
- Use frequency pins for 72 mhz radios (long antenna) if others are present. (2.4 ghz radios are exempt)
- Clean up wreckage and retrieve lost parts.
- Do safety inspections of new aircraft and after crashes or repairs.
- Greet and welcome guests and visitors and watch out for their safety.
- Supervise children and pets, keep them away from the runway and the pit area for their safety.
- Give farm operations priority.
- Drive slowly, don’t block driveways or farm equipment.
- Don’t travel out of the mowed airfield area except to retrieve a downed plane on foot.
- Don’t operate super loud and high pitched engines for more than a few minutes at a time.
- Fly during daylight hours only, no overnight camping.
Additional club rules can be found in the constitution and the bylaws