An AMA Gold Leader Club
Next Club Meeting: For the May meeting we are trying something different. The meeting will be held on Thursday May 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. All club members should receive instructions from Marcy Driscoll about how to join the Zoom meeting. If you are someone who is interested in joining the club, then please contact our President, Jay Wiggins, for instructions on how to join. His email is listed on the Contacts page.
Flying Site: Special access to the new flying site for groups of 9 or fewer has been arranged. Special access instructions have been distributed via email by President Jay Wiggins.
Special Notice - Effective March 2, 2020 the current SRCC flying site has been permanently closed due to construction. A new site is under construction elsewhere on the closed portion of the landfill. A design for the new facilities has been created, but construction has not yet been started. This announcement will be updated when new information is available.
Introduction
The Seminole Radio Control Club (SRCC) is a non-profit, open membership, AMA chartered club (#216) located in Tallahassee, Florida. The airfield is located 4.1 miles east of Tallahassee on US 27 South, next to the Leon County landfill. The entrance to the field has been relocated. Heading north on Highway 27 there is an entrance on your right just past the main entrance to the landfill and just before you reach the church. Turn there and follow the road straight back through the trees and you will come to our field. Alternatively, if you are headed south on US 27, turn left just past the church. There is a cut-through in the median so that a left turn can be made. Here is a detailed map showing the general location of the field. Also, here is a picture of the field and the surrounding area from Google Earth. The field is leased from Leon County, which is paid for by club dues. Dues also pay for its maintenance, club social activities, and the club newsletter. Facilities at the field include a pavilion with several picnic tables, and a portable rest room for all day enjoyment.
Memberships Offered
General Membership: Adult membership includes all flying, social, and voting privileges. Dues are $60.00 annually.
Family Membership: Extends full flying privileges to immediate family residing at same household. Family members are welcome to attend events and club meetings, however only the primary member may vote. Dues are $75.00 annually.Club Meeting Location and TimeJunior Membership: Eligible to persons up to 16 years old (on or before July 1st of current year). Member receives the club’s monthly newsletter, has full flying privileges, and is welcome to attend club events and meetings, but does not include voting privileges. Dues are $20.00 annually.
Associate Membership: Open to any remote control aircraft enthusiast who does not hold Academy of Model Aeronautics membership. Associate members shall have limited rights and privileges. Associate members shall not vote, hold office or operate remotely controlled aircraft.
See the "Bylaws" link at the left for more information about membership.
You can download a membership form here which contains full information concerning Club membership.
The regular club meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Chuy's Restaurant, 904 E. Lafayette Street in Tallahassee. Come early and enjoy a meal before the meeting!
How to join AMA
The most important eligibility requirement that the club strictly
enforces
is that each member must maintain a current individual AMA
insurance policy.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a national organization
that
exists to further the hobby. Membership provides more than a
million dollars
of liability insurance, plus includes a subscription to a monthly
magazine
that is quite informative. AMA is also our primary insurance
carrier.
See the AMA worldwide web page at
www.modelaircraft.org
How to join SRCC
Feel free to visit the field, attend a club meeting, or contact
one
of the club officers. The field is open to public
spectators, whenever
club members are present. Due to noise restrictions, gas/glow fuel
engines
are not allowed before 10:00 AM, however the field is open from dawn
to dusk,
to gliders and electric powered aircraft that meet minimum noise
requirements.
Currently there are three sets of bleachers that provide a great
view of
the activity's...so bring the whole family. If you're new to
R/C,
we have an active instructor program and even a club trainer to
use!
If you interested in attending a club meeting see the current
events section
for more information, or the contacts section to get in touch with
a club
member.
If you are ready to join, you can download a Membership Application here.