We are the Black Hawk R/C Pilots
- The Black Hawk Radio Control Pilots promote the building and flying of all types of radio control aircraft in Waterloo / Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.
- The club is open to all people who have an interest in the construction and flying of radio control model aircraft regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, identity or ability.
- The Black Hawk Radio Control Pilots are part of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and follow the regulations of that organization.
Flying Field Information & Directions
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Our 2026 RC Events
Bob Nelson Fly-In – JULY 18, 2026
Bob Nelson Fly-In – JULY 18, 2026
10AM to 4PM - AMA required to fly. Fly something that Bob flew - SIG model, scale model, or something else.
Warbirds Fly-In – Aug 16, 2026
Bob Nelson Fly-In – JULY 18, 2026
10AM to 4PM - any size or type of military or classic era aircraft welcome at this event.
R/C Swap Meet – Sept 19, 2026
R/C Swap Meet – Sept 19, 2026
10AM to 4PM - Bring R/C stuff to sell and buy some good stuff to take home.
Join the RC Community
AMA Membership required to fly at our Flying Field
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world-class association of modelers organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguarding of modeling activities. The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education, and scientific/technical development to modelers.
RC Flying Safety Tips
Fly Safe: Follow AMA Guidelines
AS AN AMA MEMBER I AGREE:
- I will not fly a model aircraft in a careless or reckless manner.
- I will not interfere with and will yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft using AMA’s See and Avoid Guidance and a spotter when appropriate.
- I will not operate any model aircraft while I am under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could adversely affect my ability to safely control the model.
- I will avoid flying directly over unprotected people, moving vehicles, and occupied structures.
- I will maintain visual contact of an RC model aircraft without enhancement other than corrective lenses prescribed to me. When using an advanced flight system, such as an autopilot, or flying First-Person View (FPV), I will comply with AMA’s Advanced Flight System programming.
- I will only fly models weighing more than 55 pounds, including fuel, if certified through AMA’s Large Model Airplane Program.
- I will only fly a turbine-powered model aircraft in compliance with AMA’s Gas Turbine Program.
- I will not fly a powered model outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for myself or my helper(s) located at the flightline, unless I am taking off and landing, or as otherwise provided in AMA’s Competition Regulation.
- I will use an established safety line to separate all model aircraft operations from spectators and bystanders.