Flying News!
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THE GATE CODE AND MEMBERS ONLY WEBSITE CODE ARE ON YOUR RED 2026 BADGE
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OFMC does NOT have a daily altitude waiver for any RC aircraft to fly above 700'. Update for 2025: AMA is working with Congress to include a process to fly at higher altitudes in Class G airspace for day-to-day operations... read the full article here.
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AMA 2023 Recap and 2024 Safety Check for FAA compliance - click here
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Effective Immediately: Pilots exceeding the field boundaries or 700' altitude limit will receive a 30 day suspension. No more verbal warnings will be issued. The FAA regulations put the club in the situation where a single violator can jeopardize the FRIA status of the entire club. IMPORTANT: Law Enforcement is instructed by the FAA to contact them whenever they are called to an incident - read here.
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Important Notes
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2025 CLUB MEMBERSHIP ENDS DECEMBER 31,2025
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IF YOU HAVE NOT RENEWED BEFOR THE DEADLINE YOU WILL HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN AND PAY THE INITIATION FEE, $225.
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Badges - OFMC members must wear their RED 2026 badges in plain view at all times while at the flying field.
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FAA registration renewal notices:
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Avoid scams, use this official link: FAA Registration Renewal - click here
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Upcoming Events
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Next Member Meeting - January 10,2026 - 10:00 am (2nd Saturday each month)
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Ocala Flying Model Club Upcoming Events
​ Blue Max - January 29-31, 2026 World War 1 Flying Event
Swap and Fly February 21, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm $10.00 sellers fee. Buyers are always FREE.
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Please lock the gate properly - see photo below.
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