When we ask for the community's help in the Zevely zone, it's always nice when we can stick the landing.
8/11/25
Watch this YouTube Video!!! The Palomar RC Flyers Club, a popular remote control flying group, has secured a new airstrip in Valley Center after losing its previous location to development. To introduce themselves to their new community, the club is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Aug. 16.
August Transmitter is Live!
7/30/25
President’s Message
At our July general meeting, we honored Varley Longson and
Frank Burke. I was extremely impressed with what these prestigious members have done
for the club. Palomar R/C Flyers offers a unique opportunity to enjoy our passion for
agreat hobby, as well as offer an amazing social structure to relax and enjoy eachday we
participate at the club. I personally want to thank Varley and Frank forsharing their stories
with our group. I found both presentations very beneficial to our members. Next month
we will be highlighting Wayne Bonfietti and Chuck Riely.
Membership
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Join AMA with a Full Membership and abide by all rules.
(Park Flyer membership will not be accepted.) -
Register with FAA under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations and abide by all rules. (“Home built” aircraft satisfies for aircraft type on registration application)
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Take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
(Easy test, Answers are provided. Allow 20 – 30 minutes) -
Fill out New Member application
(If Renewing, PRCF Renewal ) -
PayPal Dues to: Palomarrcf@gmail.com
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PRCF will send you a Welcome Letter and Membership Card + Aircraft Labels to attach to the outside of your airplanes.
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Post the Aircraft ID Label on the outside of all your RC Aircraft.
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Read/abide by the PRCF bylaws and Flying Site rules.
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Meet with a Club Instructor at the field to review of the Field and Flight procedures. He will issue a Gate Key Card.
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FAA Renewal
For those of you who are coming up on their FAA Registration renewal process, the FAA changed things slightly back in 2022 and now want an aircraft of some sort attached to the registration.
The AMA created a great article for the process, and they walk through, step by step, how to sign up and renew your FAA Registration all in one, at: https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2022/08/09/update-to-the-faa-dronezone-and-registration-renewal-process/
Make sure you read through the process completely BEFORE you start, as you may need to skip certain steps if you are RENEWING your registration!!!
Find Us!
Flying Field
We have a 600'x40' asphalt runway, four separate helicopter pads, a pit area with tables and chairs, toilet facilities, plenty of parking, and an RV parking area (no facilities).
Johnson Field is located on about 70 acres on the Northeast corner of the intersection of I-15 and State Highway 76. We are about 16 miles North of Escondido on I-15. From I-15, take Highway 76 East towards Pala less than 1/2 mile and turn North on Pankey Rd. Enter the Palomar Flying site through the green gate. On weekdays, members must have a key to unlock the gate. The gate is open on weekends and holidays from about 8am to 1pm or when events are scheduled. The public is welcome to come and visit us during those hours. If you are interested in joining, come out anytime – mornings are the most active period. We have separate flying sites on the property devoted to RC airplanes and RC helicopters.
Club Meeting Location:
At the field the third Saturday of the month
Events
Come and enjoy our Club Events! We have a varied list of Events throughout the year with great fun to be had by club members, family, visitors and friends. One of the most popular is the Combat Trifecta, combat wings at it's best! We have regular Sail Plane soaring events and other forms of entertainment. If you have a family and would like to spend some time just watching the events please join us to enjoy the beauty of the planes, the carnage of the combat and the occasional walk of shame, Come join us and see!!!
Transmitter
Newsletter
Catch up on all the club news!
Our Newsletters are graciously crafted by none other than our own Mr. Joe 'Buko' with talent beyond our wildest hopes. He has spent countless hours crafting our Club's Newsletters, adding many of his outstanding photos, quips, humor, stories and exceptional homegrown wit... In short we have the best!
See our current Newsletters or travel back in time with us to 2005. If you have copies that we do not have please share them with us and we'll place them online.
Come in and enjoy the humor, the stories, the outstanding photos and take a trip back in time with us!
August
2025
President’s Message
At our July general meeting, we honored Varley Longson and
Frank Burke. I was extremely impressed with what these prestigious members have done for the club. Palomar R/C Flyers offers a unique opportunity to enjoy our passion for agreat hobby, as well as offer an amazing social structure to relax and enjoy eachday we participate at the club. I personally want to thank Varley and Frank forsharing their stories with our group. I found both presentations very beneficial to our members. Next month we will be highlighting Wayne Bonfietti and Chuck Riely.
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