Q: Is there a membership wait list?
A: We are a private club and reserve the right to restrict membership numbers. Each calendar year is different and our membership numbers vary from year to year. As of fall 2025, we are accepting new member applications.
Q: Do you have discounted memberships if I join late in the year?
A: If you join the club after September 1 of any given year, you will be given a card for the following year. This will allow you to fly the remainder of the current year and all of the next year. This coincides with MAAC’s membership renewal ‘rollover’ date, also on September 1.
Q: Can more than one pilot fly at the same time?
A: We have four pilot stations and our default flight mode allows up to four pilots flying simultaneously in the same pattern. We do not operate on a single-pilot priority or turn based system. Some members may prefer to fly by themselves, such as using the whole airspace to practice aerobatics or want to focus while flying a new model. Communication and courtesy is key and to date we’ve not had any issues with organizing flights.
Q: Is there a size limit for aircraft at Renegade Flyers?
A: All aircraft up to 25kg are permitted to fly at our field, but we reserve the right to ensure that pilots flying larger aircraft have the skill and experience to do so safely.
Larger aircraft have more power, carry larger batteries or fuel and come with an expectation that the pilots flying them have built up the experience and knowledge to do so in a safe and responsible manner. If we feel that members are flying outside of their skill level, we may ask them wait and build up some more experience before flying larger aircraft at our location.
Some of our members often use the buddy box/co-pilot features of modern radio systems to allow them to gain experience and flying time with a new or challenging model by flying with a more experienced member who can take over instantly if needed.
Q: Can I use my 72Mhz or 50Mhz transmitter at the field?
A: We allow digital spread-spectrum transmitters only. (433mHz / 2.4Ghz / 5.8Ghz).
For new members joining after a long hiatus who only have older gear, we can assist them with the transition to modern radio equipment.
We require that all transmitters (and/or transmitter modules) have a valid IC/FCC number. This is typically not a problem for any mainstream branded transmitters such as Spektrum, Futaba, Hitec, FrSky, Radolink, Radiomaster, DJI, etc, but may not be present on cheap direct imports.
Q: Are gas/glow powered planes allowed?
A: Yes. Internal combustion powered aircraft are permitted but noise levels are strictly enforced.
All engines must not exceed a noise level of 92 dB. The noise level is defined as the average of four readings (front, rear, left and right) measured with “A” weighting, 3 ft. (1 m) above the ground and a distance of 10 ft. (3 m) from the model. Jet turbine powered models are prohibited.
Q: Can I fly my helicopter or multirotor at the club field?
A: Members who demonstrate a primary interest in fixed-wing models and have been checked off as a certified fixed-wing pilot may fly multirotors. We do not permit helicopters at this time.
Renegade Flyers should not be considered by those who want to fly drones or helicopters as their primary activity.
Q: Does the club allow 3D flying?
A: Yes. 3D flyers are expected to fly within the pattern when flying with others but may fly anywhere within the permitted airspace when flying alone.
Q: Is there an altitude limit?
A: Yes. 400 feet is our maximum altitude for all flying.
As RC pilots, we’re at the bottom of the food chain. We all have a duty to sense and avoid any and all full-scale aircraft.
Q: Do you allow FPV (First-Person-View) flying?
A: Yes, with conditions. Any pilot using goggles or a headset that blocks peripheral view MUST have a spotter standing or sitting with them. The spotter must not be using any FPV equipment. Any pilot using a monitor or screen for FPV that does not block the pilot’s peripheral vision (monitor; phone or tablet with a drone controller; etc) does not require a spotter. Any pilot flying FPV while other aircraft are in the air MUST fly in the existing pattern.
All airborne video transmitters (onboard the aircraft) capable of operating on the 2.4Ghz ISM band MUST have a valid FCC/IC number affixed or printed on them or available in the official documentation kept with the aircraft.
Still Have Questions?
If you would like clarification for any of these questions or if you would like to suggest another question, contact us.