Current News:

• Dec 2023:  The Honokohau Harbor Flying Field has been granted FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Area) status.  Recreational flyers at the field do not need to have RemoteID devices on their UAVs.
  
  
  
  
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• A new section "Flying Legal" has been added to the web site.  This addresses recent changes to the UAV flying rules that impacts club member and areas we fly around Kona.

• Jan 10, 2020:  Honokohau Harbor field is now operational!  A big thank you to Ken and Terry for leading the flying field's revival.

• Jan 1, 2020: KRCF has obtained a permit for the use of the Honokohau Harbor field for flying RC model aircraft!  The field is in disrepair so club members are working to get it back into flying condition.  Please contact club officers if you are available to assist with this work.

• We are no longer flying on Thursdays and Saturdays at Old A Park.  We have not renewed our permit.  

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• Interim Final Rule released for FAA-issued registration
  
  The FAA issued an Interim Final Rule that will require drone pilots and model aircraft pilots to display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside surface of their aircraft. The rule will take effect on Monday, February 25, 2019, which means the markings must be in place for any outdoor flight beginning on that date.
  
  "AMA clubs and member benefits are not contingent on UAS registration. AMA encourages all members to follow Federal regulations, but are not policing registration)".
  

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