Model Airplane Fly Field
Kieselburg Forest Preserve Radio Controlled Flying Field
Rules & Regulations
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Hours of use are from 8:00 am until sunset. Winter flying will be permitted subject to clear safe ground conditions.
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All flyers must have in their possession a current AMA card (or proof of insurance with a minimum of $100,000 liability coverage) and a Forest Preserves of Winnebago County registration card which must be presented on demand. Registration cards are valid for the calendar year.
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All flyers must obey the safety rules published in the current AMA model aircraft regulations.
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All flyers are required to use the established pit area. No taxying planes in pit area (see map).
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All flyers must fly from the designated pilot area(s).
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Break-in or run-in of new engines must be done in a pilot area not in use.
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When returning to the pit area after a flight, no pilot shall taxi beyond the ready area (see map).
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Spectators must remain in spectator area (see map).
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Under no condition shall a transmitter be turned on before a check of the frequency board has been made or a physical check has been made with all other flyers on the same frequency.
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A muffler is required on all engines, 19 and over, after break-in.
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A student pilot must be assisted by an instructor until successfully completing 2 solo flights.
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A dead stick approach has priority over all other aircraft.
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A downed aircraft is to be retrieved only after notifying all other pilots still in the air and receiving their permission.
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Flying is not permitted in the following areas:
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Over pit area
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Over residential areas
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Over Swanson Road
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Over shelter, picnic, or recreation areas of the preserve
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No rockets or remote controlled/engine powered models or toys on flying field other than model aircraft.
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All flyers are subject to provisions of the Forest Preserve District General Use Regulations.
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A violation of any of the above rules shall result in the revocation of flying privileges and/or fines under provisions of the General Use Ordinance
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All flyers are subject to all local, state, and federal mandates.
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Non-refundable
Fees
Resident Non-Resident
Yearly photo ID pass
1-day pass
$35.00 $45.00
$10.00 $15.00
A credit card convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all transactions