Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
08-28-2006, 11:59 AM
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Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
I will be visiting family in Valrico and Zephyrhills during the 3rd week of October, both very close to Tampa and I was wondering if there are any clubs in the immediate area? I am also seriously considering a relocation to Zephyrhills for the summer of '07. If anyone knows of any clubs, the exact addresses would be greatly appreciated so I can mapquest them for directions. Thanks.
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08-28-2006, 12:04 PM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
the best one is on highway 52 3.5 miles east of us 41. zhills is very close. we are known as bay city flyers. you can get all the info by calling charlies hobbies on waters ave in tampa. this is the nicest field within 100 miles and it is fantastic. 2 runways and mowed twice a week. phil
08-28-2006, 12:43 PM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
Do they allow jets there, it is a grass field and from what I have heard no jets allowed. West Pasco model assoc on sr 54 is paved and they allow jets and in Sarasotta also allows jets and is one of the best clubs in the area
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
As far as I know there are no jet friendly fields in Tampa. TRACS and Triple Creek are on county land and there is a great concern about the danger of fire. Sarasota is the closest one to the south, I don't know about the north except for Ocala. The jet friendly field at Port Manatee was sold and closed. I am thinking about joining at Sarasota or Apopka (near Orlando) just so I can fly my jets other than at meets.
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08-30-2006, 04:53 PM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
Thanks for the info fellas. There's a link to virtually all the fields in the general area within the site mentioned above by Jetguy. I'll try contacting the officers from these clubs via email to find out who allows jets and take it from there. Thanks again....Regards,
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08-30-2006, 06:01 PM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
Try the RCACF field in the Orlando area. It is a jet friendly field. Usually on the weekend (Sunday) you will find BV there. It is not to far from Graves RC. It is worth the visit
08-30-2006, 06:40 PM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
Richie,
If you don't mind the drive, you aught to swing by Markham Park ( Ft Lauderdale ). Sundays you see 15 to 20 jets, looks like a big Jet meet, guys flying all day. Wednesdays are usually very busy Jet days. I go out on Sundays when my schedule allows me to and its very fun.
If you don't mind the drive, you aught to swing by Markham Park ( Ft Lauderdale ). Sundays you see 15 to 20 jets, looks like a big Jet meet, guys flying all day. Wednesdays are usually very busy Jet days. I go out on Sundays when my schedule allows me to and its very fun.
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
The Sarasota RC Squadron on Bee Ridge in Sarasota is real nice (check the web site) Jet frendly depending on the fire danger index. 50' x500' paved runway and a grass runway.It's on top of an old landfill but really niceand "wide" open.
11-29-2008, 07:38 AM
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RE: Any flying fields in the Tampa, Fl. area?
Ocala has a nice field (600' paved), but there are speed restrictions in place. It's actually in Belleview, which is a little closer than Ocala. Contact Frank Tiano for more in the Tampa/Lakeland area. BHB3 has a winter home in Zephyrhills, and is a regular posting member here. You can send him a pm, I'm sure that he would like to hear from you.
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