Palomar RC Flyers Airfield: Home of Palomar RC Flyers
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Overview
Palomar RC Flyers operates a well‑maintained RC airfield in the Fallbrook area of North San Diego County. The site features a large paved runway, ample pit space, and wide unobstructed flying zones suitable for everything from trainers to giant‑scale aircraft.
The club hosts regular events, fun‑flies, IMAC competitions, and community outreach activities. The field’s open layout and consistent coastal‑influenced weather make it a reliable flying location year‑round.
Visitors are welcome during club events, and membership provides daily access, structured training opportunities, and participation in Palomar’s active RC community.
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- Coords (DD): 33.340436,-117.155409
- Coords (DM): 33°20'25.6"N,117°09'19.5"W
- Location: North San Diego County · Fallbrook · Near Highway 76
- Hours: Flying permitted during daylight hours. Visitors welcome during scheduled events.
- Access: Open daily to club members; access controlled by Palomar RC Flyers.
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Fallbrook, CA
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General Rules & Flying Site Procedures
- Membership & Access: Gated facility. Open to full AMA members (AMA Park Flyer memberships are not accepted). Members receive a gate key/card upon completing an orientation and check-flight with a club instructor.
- FAA & Regulatory Compliance: All pilots must maintain FAA TRUST certification, complete FAA recreational registration, and display their FAA registration/aircraft ID labels on the exterior of all aircraft.
- New Member Check-Flight: All new members must undergo a flight/site procedures review with a designated club instructor, officer, or board member before solo flying. Student pilots must fly on a trainer buddy-box system.
- Gate & Security Protocols: The main entrance gate must remain locked on weekdays (member key access). On weekends, holidays, and scheduled events, the gate is open to the public from approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Guest Pilots: Visitors and guests must possess a valid full AMA card, be escorted by a club member, or hold an approved PRCF Visitor Pass.
- Flight Line Safety: Pilots must operate from designated flight stations, observe wind direction for takeoffs/landings, and announce all intentions (takeoffs, landings, low passes, emergencies) to the flight line. Flying behind the flight line or over pit/spectator areas is strictly prohibited.
- Noise & Equipment: Gas/glow engines require mufflers complying with club dB limits. Observe designated quiet hours before 9:00 AM.
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