Flagler County Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft (RAMS)
About Flagler RAMS
Our Mission
At Flagler RAMS, our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for members to meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships. We strive to foster an environment where people from all walks of life can come to learn, grow, and enjoy all aspects of model aviation
Membership Benefits
As a member of Flagler RAMS, you'll have access to exclusive events, airshows, community events and fundraisers, computer based training software, licensed radio controlled model instructors, training aircraft, as well as daily use of our 500+ft prepared runway.
Joining the Club
Becoming a Member
Your membership will grant you the access to fly Radio-Controlled hobby aircraft using the Club runway. Additionally you will also have access to all Club facilities including the Simulator Building.
The RAMS application requires an active AMA Insurance number , FAA Registration number, and TRUST test certificate.
All ages are welcome!
Membership is not required to visit, spectate, or enjoy special events anytime the access gate is open.
Membership Options
Annual: $100.00
Limited Membership (3 Months) $40.00
Under 19: Children must be accompanied by a sponsor. A sponsor must be a parent or legal guardian, who will sign for them and bear the burden of legal responsibility of the minor, and be present while the Jr. member is flying, unless supervised by a club instructor. A Jr. member will automatically become a Sr. member upon their 19th birthday.
Observer: Free!
Club Application
The club application can be downloaded from the section below. Printed and completed application forms can be either mailed to the address on the form along with the fee or brought to the club when club officers are present. You can meet our RAMS officers at our monthly meetings. Please check our events section for more details.
We will also keep applications on hand available at the field.
Academy of Model Aeronautics Insurance
Click the AMA icon to open their website, click on YES I'M IN and complete the process on-line. ($75 annually)
FAA Registration
Navigate to the FAA website, click on REGISTER YOUR DRONE and complete the process on-line. ($5 every 3 years).
TRUST Certificate
As part of the FAA process, you will need to take an on-line TRUST quiz to receive your certificate.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/knowledge_test_updates
Learn to Fly!
Orientation
Once your application and fee have been submitted you can begin by reading our Flagler Rams Instruction PDF. Next, you will meet with a club Instructor who will guide you through basic concepts such as: remote transmitter controls, aircraft's control surfaces, flying techniques, and general airmanship.
Note: Limited Introductory lessons can be arranged on an ad-hoc basis prior to application and fee submission.
Simulator Training
Try flying a life-like computerized airplane on the Club's simulator.
First Flight with an Instructor
Using the Club's Buddy Box system, a Club Instructor will be your co-pilot as
you experience actual in-the-air flight control with a Club trainer airplane.
First Solo Flight
After becoming proficient on the Club's Trainer Aircraft, the Club instructor will disconnect the Buddy Box from your controller and let you perform a solo flight.
Graduation Event
During your Graduation Event, you will be prepared to preform the following skills on your own:
- Taxi the airplane
- Successfully take-off
- Fly in the indicated pattern
- Prepare to land the aircraft while following set standards
- Successfully touching-down and rolling to a stop
- Taxi back to your starting position
- Perform all above skills while adhering to club bylaws
Congratulations!
You earned your wings and are now an R/C Pilot.
Flagler RAMS Club Rules
Club Bylaws
- Spectators may visit anytime the gate is open.
- Only current members may use the field facilities.
- Only current members may fly aircraft.
- For insurance purposes, AMA membership is required for Flagler RAMS membership.
- Inexperienced pilots must fly under the supervision of a certified club instructor.
- Following appropriate training and verification of skill with a certified club instructor, an individual may fly without instructor supervision.
- ALL pilots, regardless of level of experience, are required to have a spotter for every flight without exception. Flying alone without a spotter is strictly prohibited.
- Fueled turbine-engine aircraft are not permitted to fly.
- Smoking is prohibited except in the lower parking lot.
- Adhere to the strict 200ft flight ceiling
Flagler RAMS Bylaws
Please download and read the full list of bylaws prior to flying.
Executive Board 2024-2025
From Left to Right
Dennis Seiferheld, TREASURER
Robert Thierwechter, PRESIDENT
Dave Baylor, VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis Wilson, SECRETARY
Patrick Lenahan, WEBMASTER
Our Club History
In the mid-1980s, a few people with a common interest in radio-controlled model aircraft came together and embarked on a search for a space that give them the ability to take their hobby to the next level. At the time, the nearest flying fields were in Deland and Daytona Beach, a long drive from the Palm Coast area. They approached George Dance, the owner of a large piece of land on Old Dixie Highway in Flagler County. Mr. Dance agreed to allow the use of a portion of his land for flying small radio controlled aircraft. This was the beginning of our club allowing people from all walks of life the liberty to enjoy this hobby. A few years later, Mr. Dance had an opportunity to sell fill dirt from the site for the building of the new Flagler Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. It was an offer he couldn’t refuse. So the Flying club would need to find a new location. Fortunately, the County landfill on Old Kings Road was being closed-down, which presented a fantastic opportunity for flyers to pursue the idea of using it as a flying field. Negotiations with the County were successful, and on September 16, 1995, the Flagler RAMS held their official dedication ceremony on their new field. In the years to follow, facilities were, built, the runway was established, and the club that we all know and love today came into fruition. To this day, the relationship with the County remains strong, allowing for the home of our hobby to continue to flourish and grow with the needs of the ever growing community. At the time, the nearest flying fields were in Deland and Daytona Beach...a long drive from Palm Coast.
They approached George Dance, the owner of a large piece of land on Old Dixie Highway in Flagler County.
Mr. Dance agreed to allow the use of a portion of his land for the flying of their aircraft. for people from all walks of life to come together and have fun.
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