CLUB INFORMATION
FAQ
What Is The Minium Age To Fly At WCRC?
The minium age depends on each individuals abilities and parental participation. We’ve had children training as young as six years old.
Does WCRC Provide Flight And Pilot Training?
Yes, we provide training “Free of Charge”. Our free training is available in the Spring, Summer and Fall. WCRC’s normal “Free Training” is available March through October on Tuesday evenings weather permitting.
Is It Mandatory To Go Through WCRC's Training Program?
The Answer is Yes and No. If you are a beginner and have little to no training, then “Yes” you must go through our training program for many reasons, safety being the priority. However, if you are new to the area or have prior R/C flight experience then the answer is “No”, but you will need to be signed off in order to fly at WCRC. This involves showing your ability to” Take-off and Land safely”. This ability must be approved by one of our Flight Instructors before you are allowed to fly at WCRC, per WCRC and AMA rules for safety and insurance purposes.
Can I Fly At WCRC Without Being A WCRC Club Member?
The short answer is “Yes”. You can fly at WCRC when we have a Fly-In for a small Landing Fee. This fee is charged at the Fly-In for all R/C Pilots flying, including WCRC Members. Non Fly-Ins at WCRC you must be an AMA member and be a guest of one of our current WCRC members, you are alotted six free seperate visits to decide if this is the club for you.
Note: An active AMA membership is required for everyone including club members to fly at WCRC.
What Is The AMA?
Academy of Model Aeronautics is the world’s largest non-profit model aviation organization. AMA provides insurance to all it’s members and chartered clubs and provides a host of other benefits. An active AMA membership is required for everyone flying at WCRC including club members.
Is WCRC Reconized By The FAA?
WCRC is approved as a FAA -Reconized Identification Area, (FRIA). This means that you as a member of WCRC’s Flying Club can fly your plane, drone or helicopter at WCRC’s Flying Field without needing a Remote Identification module in your plane, drone or helicopter.
Note: The FAA refers to all aircraft as Unmanned Aircraft. You need not apply we have been approved by the FAA. Want to know more about FRIA click the HERE,
When Are Club Membership Dues Paid And Are They Prorated?
WCRC club dues are due on June 1st. and are good through May 31st. of the following year, 12 months in total. “Yes”, Our club dues are prorated and we have a spreadsheet on our website that allows you to fill in your current information and it will give you the prorated amount due to become a club member.
Are The Club Dues The Same Price For All Seeking WCRC Membership?
The short answer is “NO”. Our membership is mainly based on the age of the person seeking membership and is catergorized as such. Family Membership, Adult Membership, Senior Membership, Documented Disabled Membership, Youth Membership and Auxiliary Non-Flying Membership. With the above categories the price ranges from $15.00 to $150.00 a year. The indepth information can be found on our website under the Application Tab.
Is There An Initiation Fee Added To A Membership?
The answer is “YES” and “NO”. For a person who is not renewing their membership the answer is “YES”, a one time initiation fee of $25.00 is added to the Membership dues. For a current member renewing their membership the answer is “NO”.
In short, for current Members Renewing their Membership, Youth Membership and Auxiliary Non-Flying Membership there is “NO” initiation fee.
The indepth information can be found on our website under the Application Tab.
What Are WCRC Hours Of Operation?
WCRC Members have access to the clubs facilities 24/7 and can enjoy its benefits 365 days a year.
Visitors and Spectators are welcome anytime the gates are open and a current member is present.
Does WCRC Have Regular Scheduled Business Meetings and Events?
Yes, we hold a business meeting every third Monday of each month. This meeting is held at Carolina Fine Food in Simpsonville, SC.
We do hold an average of two special Fly-In events a year usually one in the Spring and one in the Fall.
I'm Ready To Join What Do I need To Do?
First, you will need to join AMA this is a requirment to become a member of WCRC. You will not be able to complete the Application without it. See AMA’s Website Click Here.
Second, fill out WCRC’s Application, located on our website under the Application Tab.
Third, pay your WCRC Membership Dues via Check or by our Donate Button (PayPal) and in the PayPal comment section type in Club Dues.
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