FLYING SITE
Radio controlled model airplanes and helicopters may be flown at the Aerodrome located at Cedar Creek Park
in Seaford, New York. The entrance is on the South side of Merrick
Road, approximately four (4) blocks East of the Wantagh Parkway.Cedar Creek Park
PERMITS REQUIRED
A Nassau County Novice Permit (Yellow Card) is required for beginners wishing
to fly at the Cedar Creek Park Aerodrome. For Nassau County
residents or for non-residents. A Senior Permit (Blue Card) holder
must assist a Novice Permit holder at all times.
To obtain a Novice Permit from the Nassau County Cedar Creek Park Administration Building you need:
An Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA Membership)
membership card and license number. Applications can be completed on
the AMA web site. Membership provides required insurance protection.
A Nassau County leisure pass (only for Nassau County residents) which can be obtained at Wantagh Park, Eisenhower Park, or other Nassau County parks. Leisure Pass
The Cedar Creek administration building hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
The following equipment is recommended for Novice flyers:
- A high wing, trainer type model plane with controls for engine, aileron, elevator, and rudder. A wing span between 55 and 65 inches. Large enough for a .40 to 60 size engine.
- Accessories to complete the plane such as wheels, covering material, fuel tank, fuel tubing, control linkages, etc.
- A radio control system with a minimum of four channels. (Six channels is recommended.)
- A .40 to.60 displacement engine.
- Fuel, electric or manual fuel pump, starter battery, glow plug connector, electric engine starter, spare propellers, spare glow plugs, assorted tools, etc.
The approximate total cost of the above items IF BOUGHT NEW is $500-$800.
However, there are a lot of deals to be found on used flight equipment.
Check local swap meets, ask around at the Cedar Creek Aerodrome, and
of course, at the Meroke RC Club meetings.
WHERE TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE
Information and assistance on getting started and flying may be obtained
from flyers at the field, magazines and books, local hobby shops, and local
radio control flying clubs such as the MEROKE RADIO CONTROL CLUB.
WHY JOIN A LOCAL R/C CLUB
To protect your $$$ investment, it is strongly recommended that you work
with a qualified builder and flyer who can teach you to build and fly model
planes. Don't try to proceed on your own.
As a member of the Meroke Radio Control Club you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Guidance with choosing and building/ assembling your first plane.
- Assistance
with learning to fly safely and competently from a club recommended
instructor assigned to work with you and using a club approved training
program.
- Participation in club activities such as fun fly's, picnics, awards dinners, scale fly-in's, pre-meeting lectures, etc.
- Demonstrations, films, advice, etc. regarding various aspects of building and flying are presented at meetings.
- An opportunity to meet and talk with fellow flyers.
- Coffee and cake served at each meeting.
THE MEROKE RADIO CONTROL CLUB
Meeting Place: Clubhouse at Merrick Golf Club
2550 Clubhouse Road
Merrick, NY 11566
Meeting Days: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Meeting Time:
8 - 10 PM
Initiation Fees: New Adult Members - $50; New Junior Members - none
Annual Dues: Adult Members - $60
Junior Members - $24
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