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

1740 N Hicks Rd

Palatine, IL 60074

Here is a link to Google Maps for the field.