The Flying Tigers Radio Control Model Aircraft Club is an AMA Chartered Club. AMA Number 1082
Located in the
Westwinds Metropark
What You Need BEFORE you Fly at the Field
Park Permit
The Toledo Area Metroparks unmanned aircraft permit application can be downloaded from their website at this link: Park Permit
FAA UAS Registration
The Metropark requires the FAA unmanned aircraft systems registration to be completed. You can get it at this link: FAA UAS Registration
If you are already registered Log in here
AMA Membership
AMA membership is required to fly at the field. It provides the liability insurance coverage if something goes wrong. You can apply at this link: Join AMA
TFTRC Field Rules
You are required to read and understand the field rules before you can fly at the Westwinds field. You can find them at this link: Field Rules
Call TOL Tower Before Flying
You MUST call the Toledo Express Tower before and after flying at the Westwinds Field. Call 419-865-6901 or 419-865-6686 to request “Active” status. Then the last flyer calls to change to “Not active” status.
Why Join the Flying Tigers?
Some of the many benefits the Toledo Flying Tigers provide are training, public demostrations, picnics, float flys, night flys, fun flys, etc. The lawn maintenance at Westwinds Metroparks is paid for by the Flying Tigers membership dues. Our meetings are held in the Reception Hall of the Bunker Grill at 1950 South Eber Road, at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month. Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend. All current members are encouraged to attend. These are held so that the members can stay informed about what’s happening in the club. They’re also a forum to ask questions and express opinions. Application: Flying Tigers App Contact Us: Email
Our Mission Statement
To encourage interest in radio control modeling.
To provide instruction for the novice.
To promote the good name of radio control modeling to the community.
To foster the exchange of ideas on radio control modeling.
To educate and promote safety in accordance with official FAA, AMA and Club rules and guidelines.