Drone Rules for ARCA-Clube de Aeromodelismo
Fly Status: Managed Private Facility. The ARCA (Associação Regional de Aeromodelismo) is an exclusive aviation hub. Access is strictly for registered members and authorized guests. Per 2026 ICA 100-40 regulations, all flight activities require active SARPAS NG flight plans and valid ANAC SISANT registration to ensure l
Explanation ARCA is a specialized aviation environment. Unlike public parks, it is governed by COBRA safety norms designed to manage risk for both the pilots and the infrastructure. It is a technical facility; flying without membership or prior board approval is considered an intrusion and a significant safety violation.
Core Requirements for 2026:
Mandatory Authorization: The ICA 100-40 mandates a SARPAS NG flight plan for every individual flight operation.
ANAC Compliance: Aircraft over 250g must be registered in the SISANT system. You are required to have this documentation accessible at all times while at the field.
Operational Integrity: The club maintains strictly enforced "flight lines" and "pit zones." Deviating from these safety buffers is a direct violation of both club bylaws and federal aviation safety standards.
How to be "Socially Accepted":
Request Access: Never arrive unannounced. Contact the club's board to understand the specific visitor policies and requirements for guest flight privileges.
Safety First: Always use the "Pista!" call-out procedure clearly before entering the runway or landing area.
Coordination: Verify your transmitter frequency with other pilots on the flight line before powering on to prevent signal interference.