Operational Guidelines

Operational Guidelines

Apollo XI Field Flying Regulations

This facility is designed to accommodate five general types of remotely controlled powered aircraft in 4 separate areas of the park

  • Radio controlled fixed wing, heavier than one pound on the main runway.
  • Radio controlled fixed wing, one pound or less & R/C gliders North of the pit area.
  • Radio controlled helicopters and drones, South of the pit area
  • Control line flight in the designated U-Control circles

Radio Control Flight Rules

  • Non FRIA site, Must have Remote ID installed on all UAVs.
  • RIDE (Remote ID Exception) site, Club Members and Sanctioned Event participants can fly without Remote ID.
  • All pilots must fly from one of the designated pilot stands.
  • When Van Nuys Airport runway 34 is in use during North Wind conditions flying is allowed to only a maximum of 100ft
  • Open flying is restricted during scheduled events.
  • No take offs and landings from the pit area, taxiways, or grass.
  • 250 feet maximum flying altitude.
  • Take-off and landings to be in the same direction according to the wind.
  • Down-wind passes over the runway are prohibited when other aircraft are flying.
  • Some sort of fuel recovery system must be used when fueling planes to avoid spillage.
  • All pilots will follow taxiways directions as posted.
  • Pilots will call out their intentions (landing, take-off, etc) and clear the runway quickly.
  • There shall be no flying during facility mowing operations
  • Flying over the Golf course, access roads or public roads is prohibited.
  • Each type of aircraft must fly and pit within the area designated on the map for that type of vehicle. Fixed wing aircraft will have a standard left or right pattern depending on the wind.
  • Starting aircraft (Jets or Propeller driven) in the pit area is strictly forbiden.
  • Spotters are required for:
    • All turbine jets
    • All prop planes over 90 size
    • Large DEF's over 60 inches

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a citation, loss of flying privilege or both.


**Pilots please note, the Field is closed to open flying during all Valley Flyers Events. Pilots must check-in to participate in Valley Flyers Events. A valid VF Club membership and/or AMA membership is required. Become a member, visit www.Valleyflyers.com for more information.