Franklin County Aircraft Modelers - Whispering Pines | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Anson, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station KWVL, 22.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 2 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KWVL, 22.1 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
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Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Patchy Fog | 66° / 56° | S 5 mph | 86% |
| Mon | Mostly Sunny | 67° / 41° | W 15 mph | 13% |
| Tue | Sunny | 70° / 44° | SW 5 mph | 0% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- 120 Embden Pond Road, Anson, ME, 04958
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Float/Sea Planes, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, First Aid Kit, Float Flying Area, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Safety Fences, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Workbenches
- Club website
- rcflyer.org ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around Franklin County Aircraft Modelers - Whispering Pines. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
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No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KWVL, 22.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KWVL 130956Z AUTO 20004KT 8SM OVC002 14/14 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB04E49 SLP158 P0000 T01440144
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 3942
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Anson
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04958
- Coordinates
- 44.8613, -69.9111
- Nearest weather station
- KWVL · 22.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- KOWK · 9 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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