Welcome
The Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society is an active radio control aeronautical club with members of all skill levels, from novice to expert. If you are new to flying, be sure to check out our free "Learn to Fly!" offer in the featured section at right.
We meet at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at
Marlin Little Field
during the summer, or at the
Sunnyslope Improvement Association
during the winter.
For more information on how to join or to get involved, contact us.
Upcoming Events
March 2024
1 | Indoor Flying - Marcus Whitman Middle School, 6-9:00 pm |
8 | Indoor Flying - Marcus Whitman Middle School, 6-9:00 pm |
12 | Regular Meeting -
Sunnyslope Improvement Association, 5830 SW Old Clifton Road, Port Orchard, 7:00 pm |
15 | Indoor Flying - Marcus Whitman Middle School, 6-9:00 pm |
22 | Indoor Flying - Marcus Whitman Middle School, 6-9:00 pm |
29 | Last Indoor Flying - Marcus Whitman Middle School, 6-9:00 pm |
30 | Racing and Combat! Competition Clinic - Little Field, ~10:00 am |
30 | Spring Opener - Little Field, all day |
Club News
President's Messages
March 22nd, 2024
Everyone, this was just release by the AMA Weekly Newsleter:
FAA Finalizes Process to Expand Remote ID Authorizations for Clubs Near Airports in Uncontrolled Airspace
FAA
FRIA
Remote ID
March 14, 2024 Holly Silvers
On March 8, 2024, AMA and the FAA finalized procedures to expand Remote ID Authorization exemptions to include clubs on or near sensitive locations in uncontrolled airspace. Previously, only AMA clubs in controlled airspace with letters of agreement with air traffic control were eligible for this type of authorization; however, after months of AMA/FAA collaboration, the FAA will now begin granting Remote ID Authorizations that exempt AMA club sites in Class G airspace from Remote ID for a period of four years. This authorization will essentially provide the same type of Remote ID relief as a FRIA, but without the official FRIA designation.
This new process is great news for previously denied club sites, and for future sites that might be located on or near Class G public airports and other sensitive locations. AMA is confident that this new process will provide relief to most of the clubs that were previously denied FRIA status at their flying site within uncontrolled airspace to be able to fly without having to meet Remote ID requirements.
In 2024, AMA has already been successful in obtaining a process to fly up to 1,200 feet in Class G airspace for sanctioned events, finalizing a process to exempt non-FRIA sanctioned events from broadcasting Remote ID information, and securing this new FAA Authorization process for denied FRIA sites in uncontrolled airspace. Rest assured that AMA will continue to work with Congress and the FAA to continue to reduce the burdens facing our hobby. For FAQs regarding AMA sanctioned event altitude waivers and Remote ID exemptions, please click here.
To remain current with the most recent government-related news, regularly visit the AMA Government Affairs blog. If you have any further questions or concerns, contact the Government Affairs department at (765) 287-1256 or amagov@modelaircraft.org.
KC
For previous messages, see the President's Messages Page
Sunnyslope Road Closure Update (photo) (map)
Kitsap County Public Works has announced a long term closure of Sunnyslope Road. A pipe south of the airfield washed out on December 5th requiring them to close the road at Cynthia and at Lake Flora. Due to potential environmental impacts, the original estimate of early January for repair has been moved out until the 'end of summer'. You cannot access the field approaching from the South on Sunnyslope Road. Please use the Northern section of Sunnyslope Road until further notice.
T-28 FPV Videos
Check out KC's T-28 FPV Videos . They're really cool!
Evening Indoor Flying
Evening Flying is now available most Fridays at Marcus Whitman Middle School from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.
Be sure to check KARCS's Upcoming Events & Calendar and the Marcus Whitman School Calendar for possible cancellations.
Membership Renewals
Membership renewal forms for 2024 are now available here. For more information, see the Membership Page.
Remote ID Status
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates.
See AMA update video here.
FRIA Status
For the latest status of our FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) submission, please see the November 9th President's Message.
About the AMA
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a nonprofit community of hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition.
AMA District XI
includes the states
of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
and Washington.