saramos

It is also more amazing when you realize that virtually all the improvements are done by the Valley Flyers including all the pit tables, park flyer area, electric stations, shade structures and maintenance of the runway, the taxi ways and the pits while charging only $35 annually for membership. Plus all the facilities are enjoyed by the general public. The club is now working on getting the site registered as a FRIA, but the initial request was rejected by the FAA because of our proximity to the Van Nuys airport.

The Snake

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saramos

The wrong address is given on the AMA website for the event. The correct address is 6201 Woodley Ave. Lake Balboa, CA 91406.

saramos

The FRIA committee of the San Fernando Valley Flyers met with a representative of the Van Nuys Airport Control Tower and with the AMA District X Vice President at the Apollo XI Model Airfield this morning. It was a very positive introductory meeting where we gave a tour of the airfield and it's different operational areas. We also spoke of our desire to seek support from the VNY ATC for the airfield being accepted as a FRIA in the form of an endorsement letter. The committee will also be drafting a revised LOA (Letter of Agreement) for submission that seeks to increase the approved flying space to beyond the north end as defined in the current LOA signed in June of 2022.

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Late to the comment,, but Buddy,
I was born and raised in So Cal, I first flew at the Basin in 1975 when the control line circles were close to Burbank Blvd. Got into power RC in the mid 80's, I flew there as my primary field until 2005 when we moved out of CA,

I think I have a lot more knowledge of the history of the facility than "someone from out of town"

I have a trip planned for Nov. will be a basin bum again at least for a day or two

As the saying goes,, it's better to be a has been, than a never was,,

saramos

Great to see ex pat basin bums coming back for visits! Lots of ups and downs at the field lately. PortaPottys were set on fire 3 weeks ago and there was significant damage to the training center. Recs and Parks only handle emptying the trash, servicing the bathrooms (still without doors), and providing the PortaPottys by the containers. All mowing is being done by the SFVF now. SFVF is going to start performing crack repairs soon, and will be able to do this in the future with the purchase of crack repair equipment. The field manager with volunteer help has replaced/repaired all the pit tables and has had folks out to help with grounds cleaning and maintenance. SFVF will be meeting with the Van Nuys Tower on Monday in pursuit of an endorsement of FRIA and to improve the LOA that was signed in 2022 which has significant restrictions.