FRIA Approved Field

Blue Max R/C Flying Club has a FRIA approved flying field located in the Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, IL. The Forest Preserve Regulations along with a map to the field and weather conditions are provided below.

Visitors and spectators are welcomed.

Deer Grove Flying Field Regulations

• All flyers must have an AMA Membership License in order to fly.
• All flyers must obey the flight restrictions.
• All planes must stay within the arrow boundaries.
• Planes cannot fly east or west of the arrow boundaries.
• Flying before 9:00 am and after dusk. All pilots will use a spotter when flying.
• All pilots must have a current AMA membership or carry a District permit.  Permits are obtained at GHQ (708) 771-1055 with evidence of liability insurance coverage and payment of permit fees.
• All pilots must follow AMA safety code and all FPDCC ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Flying permitted inside flight boundaries only.  Flying over pits, spectators, parking lots, roadways or neighboring homes is prohibited.
• Flying or taxing in or out of the pits is prohibited.  All pilots must fly from designated flight stations.
• All planes must use noise arresting mufflers.  Flow through type mufflers are prohibited.
• All pilots must clearly display frequency ID on transmitter antenna.  AMA site frequency control procedures must be followed.
• All pilots must use appropriate announcement when taking off, landing or in emergency situations.
• All spectators must remain behind the pit area.
• Flying by individuals under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is prohibited.
• Violators will be subject to penalties including but not limited to loss of flying privileges and criminal prosecution.

Please read the complete Blue Max Flying Field Procedures

Our field is located at:

1740 N Hicks Rd

Palatine, IL 60074

Follow the signs to the Flying Field

Here is a link to Google Maps for the field.