A map of Indiana, highlighting the city of Bloomington within Monroe County.

The MCRCC is an AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered club, flying out of Bloomington, Indiana.

The main purpose of our club is to propagate the wonderful sport of model aviation, and to provide our members with the opportunity to learn and enjoy radio controlled flight. We also host various club functions, fly-ins, contests, etc.

Our club accommodates a diverse group of flyers and an assortment of aircraft types, including:

  • Fun-flyers
  • Ducted fans
  • Helicopters
  • Pattern flyers
  • Pylon racers
  • Scale flyers
  • Sport and/or recreational flyers
  • Trainers
  • Turbines

To learn more about our club, and the sport of model aviation, make a selection from the navigation bar, located on the right.

Bloomington Site - FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) 2023-CBO-01543-FRIA

Martinsville Nebo Memorial Park Site - FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) 2023-CBO-03211-FRIA

FAA Recognized Identification Areas (FRIA) Location Map

FRIA Map Sites


Announcements

The April newsletter is now available. Enjoy

Next club meeting: WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 meeting at 7:00 PM

January through November club meeting locations:

Meetings are held the 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month at 7:00 PM. Club meetings June through September are held at the flying field and meetings October through May are held at the Clariti Advanced Vision, 481 S. Landmark Ave., Bloomington, Indiana. The public is welcome to attend.

Become a member of the monroe county rc club and learn to fly rc aircraft

Introduction, Membership, and Training

Academy of Model Aeronautics Membership Renewal and Enrollment Center

GO TO AMA ENNROLLEMNT CENTER

First time RC flyer? Are you interested in learning to fly RC airplanes, helicopters, or drones?

KNOW BEFORE YOU FLY is an education campaign to educate prospective users about the safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft systems. Know Before You Fly

FAA Registration and Testing: Unmanned Aircraft registration for all unmanned aircraft is required and The Recreational USA Safety Test is also now required.

To register or renew: GO TO FAA UNMANNED AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION Most of you will register or renew under Section 336. For video instructions to register with the FAA Click Here. To take the TRUST test Click Here

Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Program Handbook

AMA SAFETY HANDBOOK

Check out the Photo Gallery - Updated April 2024

Club Photos

Check out the NATS Pylon Racing Video

YouTube Video