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Flying at our field

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Last Updated on Friday, 05 May 2023 10:02

As of 4/25/23 all pilots must have (and be able to show) a 2023 PARCS membership card with them at the PARCS field in order to fly before 4pm on any day.

Non-members who have a current AMA card with them may fly after 4pm, as long as the field is open (by a PARCS member). These non-member pilots must sign in as "Guest". There is no flying at the field if it is not opened by a current PARCS member.

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2023 Donations

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Last Updated on Monday, 02 January 2023 15:13

2023 Donations

Junior Members (Under 18) - $62.5
Open Members - $125
Donations are to be paid in full by March 31, 2023. After that date, you must add a $25 late fee to your membership contribution. Memberships will not be accepted/renewed if the late contribution is not included.

Please send in your check along with a copy of your current 2023 AMA card, e-mail address, contact number and a self addressed envelope to the club treasurer:

PARCS
C/O Len McIntosh
51 Jesse Street
Freeport, NY 11520
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AMA Communique (2)

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 October 2019 15:28

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS

The largest model aviation association in the world!

Dear member –

We need your assistance in an urgent matter. Late last week, the FAA unexpectedly informed us that, contrary to earlier commitments to AMA, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace – with no exceptions. Additionally, the FAA is proposing restrictions in uncontrolled airspace to altitudes that could present safety issues as well as limit some model aircraft operations altogether. We were stunned by this proposal and are pushing back, but we need your help.

We urge you to send a letter to your elected representatives in Congress and ask them to contact the FAA on this critical issue. Please visit www.modelaircraft.org/higher-flight to contact your representative.

Congress specifically granted the FAA the flexibility to allow operations over 400 feet if safety would not be affected. The FAA has not provided AMA with any data that proves that our operations are a safety risk. As you know, our model aircraft operations do not pose any safety or security risk to local airports or aircraft. The FAA needs to honor the Congressional directive to work with AMA on these issues.

Because of the negative impact on so many AMA members and clubs, we are going to fight this proposal with every resource at our disposal. You, our members, are our best resource.

To have the maximum impact on this proposed policy as possible, please share this message with your friends, family and fellow club members who love our hobby. To learn more about this policy, please click here. Also monitor your emails for new information as we work to fight this restrictive policy. As always, we are committed to doing everything possible to protect the model aviation hobby. If you have questions, please contact us at (765)287-1256 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Sincerely,

The AMA Government Affairs Team

 

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