Membership
In order to become a member of the Fluvanna County Radio Control Flying Club, you must also become a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics [AMA]. To join AMA, you can either apply online through their online application form or download the form and mail it to them.
To join our club you will need to fill out an FCRCFC Membership Application Form. Once you've filled out the form, bring it with you to our next club meeting and we'll get you started. Please familiarize yourself with our club constitution and by laws.
You may also contact one of our members who will gladly answer any of your questions. A list of our contacts can be found at our contacts page.
Meetings
Our club meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every month at the Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad building. Here's a map of the facility. Please note that sometimes during the summer our meetings will be held at our flying field. Just give us a call before heading out to verify where the meeting will be held.
Club Field
The public is always welcome to join us at our flying field for yearly events or as a guest of a club member. Our field is located right next to the Fluvanna County Landfill off of Route 6. Click here for directions to our field and map.
History
The first official meeting of the Fluvanna County Radio Control Flying Club was held at the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Building on January 30, 2000. Two weeks later, February 17, 2000, the Academy of Model Aeronautics officially issued Club Charter #4113, AMA District IV, to FCRCFC. The Club's purpose and objectives shall be to promote Fluvanna County, Virginia, Radio control Aircraft Modelers in radio control model flying and construction, the advancement of model aviation, support the programs and activities of AMA and to generate good will through our actions within the community. Here is our in depth history.
Club Constitution and By Laws
FCRCFC Constitution and By Laws
Additional AMA Documents
AMA Flying Site Safety and Operational Rules
Becoming a Qualified Pilot
AMA New Pilot Flight Proficiency Form