🛩️ Membership at PVMAC

Becoming a member of the Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club connects you with a welcoming community of RC pilots, access to a premier flying site at Prado Airpark, and opportunities to learn, fly, and grow in the hobby. Whether you’re brand new to RC aviation or a long‑time flyer, you’ll find a supportive group of people who share your passion for flight.

Why Join?

  • Access to Prado Airpark, one of the best RC flying fields in Southern California
  • A friendly, knowledgeable community of pilots
  • Training and mentoring for new flyers
  • Club events, fun‑flies, and social gatherings
  • A safe, well‑maintained flying environment
  • Opportunities to improve your skills and share the hobby with others

Flying is better when it’s shared — and PVMAC is built around that idea.

✈️ New to RC Flying?

Everyone starts somewhere!

If you’ve always wanted to learn to fly, you’re in the right place. PVMAC offers free flight instruction from experienced club members using proven buddy-box training.

👉 Learn About Free Flight Training

💵 Membership Dues

Adult Membership

  • Jan 1 – Jun 30: $210
  • Jul 1 – Oct 15: $130
  • Oct 16 – Dec 31: $210 new / $160 renewing (covers you through Dec 31 of the following year)

Youth (under 18) & Spouse Membership
Flat $20 year-round — no seasonal pricing, no initiation fee.

* Members who don’t renew by December 31 are treated as new members and pay the new-member rate.

Dues help maintain Prado Airpark, support club activities, and keep the field safe and enjoyable for everyone.

👥 Membership Requirements

To join the club, you’ll need:

  • A current AMA membership (Park Pilot membership program does not qualify)
  • A current FAA Registration
  • A completed PVMAC membership application
  • Payment of annual dues
  • Agreement to follow all club and field rules

🚀 Ready to Join?

🟦 Membership Applications Are Now Online!

We’ve retired our paper application process. All new memberships and renewals are now completed online for a faster, simpler experience. We no longer accept mailed applications or mailed payments.

We’re excited to welcome you to PVMAC!

Joining takes just a few minutes using our secure online application.

Apply For Membership

❓Questions?

We’re always happy to help!

If you have questions about membership, AMA requirements, our flying site, or the application process, please visit our Contact Us page.