History of the Richmond Model Flying Club of Staten Island, NY
From 1936 to the present
Compiled by Frank J. Pisano member AMA 4730

The club was formed as an National Aeronautic Association group
prior to being sancioned as an Academy of Model Aeronautics
(hereinafter known as the AMA) chartered club member #467 in
1936. The Richmond Model Flying Club is believed to be the
oldest continuous model flying club in the A.M.A.

The first meetings were held at the home of William R. Mott,
one of the original organizers at 26 Bond Street, in Port Richmond,
Staten Island, NY. It was brought to my attention that prior to my
becoming a member of the Club produced and marketed a Class "B" Free
Flight Kit in the early 40's called "The Modernair" which included
preformed pylon covering under the guidance of Bill Mott and the help
of members at that time.

The Club has sponsored many AMA sanctioned contest events through
the years since it's beginning with Free Flight to the present Radio
Control. The Club presents an Annual Air Show every year at our flying
facility, Al Lobaito Field Located at Gateway National Recreational Area
on Staten Island, New York, for the benefit of the local Community
and to advance interest not only for Gateway National Recreational Area
but our hobby as well.

At the present time the club has 113 members ranging in age from 14
years of age to 80 years of age. Some of our members have served as
pilots in World War II!



The Richmond Model Flying club is a chartered club (467)of the
Academy of Model Aeronautics and is located in Staten Island, NY.

Our flying field is located in Gateway National Recreation area. Which is
located at the intersection of Buffalo ST and Hyland Blvd.



Above are satellite pictures of our field and Gateway National Park


Monthly Meetings

 Our monthly club meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month
Meeting start time 8:00pm



Club Meeting location

 ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2329 VICTORY BLVD
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 698-1338
(At the corner of Woolley Avenue)




TO FLY:

1. You Need to have an up to date A.M.A. card, showing you are insured!

2. You have to be a Member in good standing of the R.M.F.C. having your
Flying Permit and you must be signed off with the appropriate signatures!

3. You have to be a Guest having your A.M.A. and have been invited to fly
by a Member who is in good standing in the R.M.F.C. who has the
appropriate Flying Permit!

4. NO ONE CAN FLY BY THEMSELVES under any circumstances!



FLYING STARTING TIMES

Monday thru Friday, Starting time 8:00 A.M. til dusk
(FLY WITH COMMON SENSE, NOT WITH A NOISY ENGINE)

Saturday 9:00 A.M. til dusk
(FLY WITH COMMON SENSE, NOT WITH A NOISY ENGINE)

Sunday 10:00 A.M. til dusk

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