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Welcome to the Racine R/C Club Web Page. This page has been put together for the benefit of club members as well as visitors who are interested in radio controlled aircraft. We have many types of aircraft, in a variety of sizes, that fly at our field including airplanes, sailplanes, and combat planes just to mention a few.

The field is completely taken care of by the membership of the club. This includes grass cutting, and grounds up keep in general.

The property is owned by the Village of Mount Pleasant. The Village of Mt. Pleasant is kind enough to let us use this land in exchange for the help of our club members at their compost site, which is open 6 hours each Wednesday of the summer months.  Members are responsible for signing up to cover shifts at the Compost Site. Completing the necessary amount of shifts is a condition of membership – new members are required to sign up for their required shifts at time of sign up (Club Member Application). The number of shifts required varies based on membership size; please see the Club Handbook for specific detail.

If you’re interested in getting into radio controlled aircraft or just want to learn about the hobby itself, swing by and see us! We’re always happy to see visitors. You can also see the following site for more information on getting started in RC:

Hooked On R/C Planes

Flying hours at our field are 9 A.M til sunset. It is best to come out and visit when the weather is nice and not too windy. Most members fly after 4 P.M. but many of our senior members can be found there anytime of the day. We fly all year round. Yes, even in the winter. As long as the road is cleared many members will fly their craft with appropriate ski-landing gear attached.

Club meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 1pm (except November which is the second Sunday). These are held at the field. Come check us out!

The public is always welcome to visit our field and spend some time watching the flying and talking to the pilots. Only members and their invited guests who are members of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) are eligible to fly at the club field, but if you are interested in learning to fly we’re happy to introduce you to the hobby and get you in the air safely.

If you are a newcomer to the hobby, you’ll want to take time to learn what equipment you should have, and where you can acquire it. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of our members – they will be glad to help you get started the right way. Remember, we all started like you. Get involved! Come and talk to the membership, we’ll be happy to help you understand the methods of safe and fun R/C flying, which starts in your workshop.

All new club members, and guest flyers, whatever their experience, need to familiarize themselves with the club field rules and safety policies before flying. New members, and guest flyers, irrespective of their experience, will need to pass a check flight before being permitted to fly alone.

This site has more information on getting started in R/C that we’re sure you will find it very informative: Hooked On R/C Planes

You will also want to visit the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ website for information and to join: Academy of Model Aeronautics

Here are some recommended training aircraft and support equipment that will help with your transition into the exciting hobby of flying model aircraft.

THESE ARE ONLY RECOMENDATIONS

Electric Recommendations

Great Planes Avistar Elite GP/EP ARF 62.5″ (Electric)

Hanger 9 Alpha 40 GP/EP ARF 63.0” (Electric)

REQUIRES:

            Radio: Spectrum DX6e (basic), Spektrum DX6,

                       or Spektrum DX8/DX20(better)  2.4Ghz radios        

           Servos:     3 standard size ball bearing (don’t use flaps)

                            JR sport or Spectrum recommended)

                              (may come with radio)

          12″ (305mm) Extensions: Two for aileron servos

           6″ (152mm) Servo Extension: One for ESC to RX

           Out runner Brushless Electric Motor:   Great Planes RimFire .46 (800Kv)

                                                                                Eflite Power 32 (770Kv)                                                          

           LiPo Battery: 30C 14.8V 4S, at least 3300mAh   (HobbyKing.com)

           ESC: Great Planes Silver Series 60A,

                    Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 75A,

                    eFlite 60A

          Propeller: APC 12x6E thin electric

          Battery charger (LiPo capable)

Online at Towerhobbies.com (airplane and OS motor) and Horizonhobby.com (radio and servos)

Most instructors use the buddy box system for training therefore JR and Spectrum radio is recommended because that’s what is compatible with most instructors’ radios. If you choose another brand, plan one buying 2, 1 for you and 1 for your instructor.

Download Link – Electric recommendation

The club flying field is located on the Mt. Pleasant compost site just North off of Highway 20 and West of Highway H in the Village of Mt. Pleasant.  This is just West of the city of Racine, WI.

Turn North onto the road at the intersection of Highway 20 and West Road, (at the old brown brick school house, the Racine Armed Forces Center), and proceed about a half mile. You’ll see our field on the right.

Use this address to find the Racine Armed Forces Center and proceed from there: 10530 Washington Ave. Sturtevant, WI 53177. The GPS coordinates are: 42.72934,-87.914409

Want to join the club?

After joining the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), please fill out the application found below. You can pay your club dues at the next monthly meeting or mail your dues and application to our club Secretary/Treasurer. Welcome aboard!

Membership Application

charles.roberts1@comcast.net

tractor@racinercclub.com