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Requirements For Membership
AMA Membership
All pilots and students must have membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Sign up for yours here:
PCC is an official AMA club in AMA District 10. There are nearly 5,000 charter clubs throughout the United States, and we are charter number 139!
Fees
- New Member: $250
- Member Renewal: $125
- Juniors: $30
PCC is a FRIA Approved Field!
This means that members are not required to have remote ID modules on their aircrafts while at Richardson Field. You can fly freely under or at 400 Feet Maximum AGL from the Runway within the permitted Field Boundaries airspace as seen below. You can not fly 400 Feet above the East side hill.
Flight Proficiency A-E
The PCC offers a voluntary Flight Proficiency Program which encourages members to improve their overall flying ability.
There are five proficiency levels: A through E. After successful examination at each level, you will receive a certificate and an emblem.
For more information, look at these seven files, then contact a club officer.
Emergency Info
- Call 911 and state your emergency
- Your location is "2475 Cabrillo Highway" (aka Highway 1) or "PCC Radio Control Airplane Flying Field" in Half Moon Bay.
- Stay on the line with the 911 operator and follow their instructions.
- Try to handle the emergency the best that you can until emergency personnel arrive.
- If there are other people present, direct someone to go to the entrance gate to guide emergency responders to our site. There are first aid supplies in the shed or transmitter box.
NON EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Coastside Fire Department: 650-368-1421
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office: 650-363-4911
Coastside Fire Department: 650-368-1421
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office: 650-363-4911
Buddy System
Newcomers are paired up with a qualified instructor who will teach them to fly. This “buddy system” virtually eliminates crashes and speeds up the learning process.
Airspace
Take a look at this aerial view of the field to acquaint yourself with our approved airspace.
Club Rules
Our club rules cover a comprehensive range of topics, including guidelines for emergencies, field rules, insights into the role of the safety committee, designated fly zones, and much more.
For a detailed understanding, refer to our Club Rules here for the complete set of rules.
