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Dallas RC Club
We are an AMA Chartered Remote Control Airplane Club
Dallas RC Club is a progressive group of devoted radio-controlled model airplane and helicopter enthusiasts based in Seagoville, Texas. We are a Chartered Club (No. 609) of the Academy of Model Aeronautics – our hobby’s sanctioning body; for more information about the Academy of Model Aeronautics, visit www.modelaircraft.org
Our History
The Dallas R/C Club was founded on August 23, 1957. The original group flew at locations in Arlington and Caddo Mills. Later, after much effort and negotiations with the City of Dallas, the club established a flying site at the locations we know as Samuels Park East. We flew there for many years until, around 1979, it was decided that this property was going to be put to use as an equestrian facility in conjunction with the rest of the Samuels Farm on the Southside of the highway.
The Parks Department offered the club a choice of two replacement sites. One was a spot in the Trinity River bottoms between the levies. Imagining the constant flooding of a site at this location, the club elected to move to location number two, our current location in Seagoville. Members soon discovered that we had found a diamond in the rough. What was needed was time, effort, and finances to begin developing the site.
The members who made the move to Simonds Lake Park agreed to an assessment to finance the first section of the runway. As time and funds were made available, there were additional sections of runway added until we now have a first-class 500-foot runway.
The 40-foot cargo container that we refer to as The Building was purchased and transported to the field on a flatbed truck. The frequency control box was designed, constructed, and installed. Workgroups were organized to build shade structures, pour concrete, keep the field mowed and keep the place painted as needed.
As of today
Currently, we have taxiways, startup pads, assembly tables, and shade structures with picnic tables for our comfort while at the field. There are also two large pavilions adjacent to parking lots so that pilots can unload their equipment and use the shade to assemble and work on their airplanes. Ample parking is provided at the North and South ends of the building area as well as an additional overflow area.
The Dallas R/C Club enjoys the use of one of the best and well-maintained model-flying sites that could be found anywhere. As we look back at 60 plus years of club history, there are many thanks to those who helped to make this dream come true and to those who continue to keep it alive. It is up to the current and future members of our club to continue supporting the site so that we all can enjoy our sport at this field for many years to come.
Please come by to visit with us and consider joining this fantastic group of people and wonderful flying site.