Flying Field and Assessment Information
Check here for updates on the progress of our new flying field.
5/5/2008
We have grass about 3" high. The entry lane is laid out and waiting gravel.
11/1/2007
The new field has marker stakes in place. It's almost grass planting time.
11/11/2007
Location: From the
intersection of Old Galena Road and Cedar Hills Drive, go one mile north to the
power lines and turn left on the dirt lane. The actual address is 14501 N. Old
Galena Rd. The flying area will be between the third and fourth high line towers
to your right (north).
The field is on Peoria Park District property. The PPD does not charge rent. The club pays for all improvements to the site and the expense related to the access road. The access road is on Caterpillar property. We are working on the right to use the lane and are awaiting the final paperwork.
How are we paying for the field and improvements?: Our dues of $100 per year will remain unchanged. Members will be assessed $400 payable athe rate of $100 per year in years 2008-2011. If the member elects to pay the assessment up front, the one time payment will be $375. The assessment is based upon the estimated expense for the planting grass, upgrading the access road, a shelter, rest room and other improvements. Should the cost of the improvements come in lower than anticipated it is possible that dues could be reduced in later years. Membership is on a calendar year basis. Dues and assessments are due January 1 of each year. Please note that our club brochure is not current with respect to assessments.
What is the timetable for the use of the field?: Grass will be planted in November or December 2007. If all goes well, we will be flying in the spring of 2008. As of this writing (11/11/2007) the owner of our current field would lease the old site to us on a partial year basis. The agreement has not been finalized.
How big is the field?: Our club area is 500' x 212" with a 12' allowance made to create an entry lane on the north side of the power poles if ever necessary. The actual runway is 500' x 100'. It is an east/west runway (9/27 for big airplane pilots).
Is there a name for the field?: Not at this time. The late Bill Rutherford was instrumental in finding the site for us. The land was originally donated to the Peoria Park District by the Forest Park Foundation.
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