Drone Rules for Club de Aeromodelismo de Linares
Fly Status: Managed Private/Permit-Based Facility. The Club de Aeromodelismo de Linares (based at the Aeródromo "César Portillo/La Garza", Jaén) is a private, member-only aviation site. It is not a public recreation area. Per 2026 EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and AESA.
Explanation Linares operates under strict European aviation standards. This club serves as a professional-grade facility designed to keep RC flight away from urban centers, such as the plaza you mentioned. Flying in public urban spaces (like city plazas or parks) in Spain is strictly prohibited under the Aviation Safety Act (Ley 21/2003) and carries heavy financial penalties.
Core Requirements for 2026 (Spain/EU):
Operator Registration: You must register as an UAS Operator via the AESA Sede Electrónica if your aircraft is >250g or has a camera. Your operator ID must be displayed on the drone.
Pilot Training: You are required to complete the A1/A3 training and examination (provided free by AESA).
Airspace Authorization (ENAIRE): You must verify your flight zone using the ENAIRE Drones Map before takeoff. Many areas in Linares are near restricted controlled airspace (CTR).
Safety Buffer: The club enforces strict separation between the "pit" (startup) area, the spectator zone, and the flight line to ensure total safety for crewed and unmanned aviation.
How to be "Socially Accepted":
Request Membership: Never show up to the airfield unannounced. Contact the Federación Andaluza de los Deportes Aéreos (FEADA) to apply for membership, which provides the necessary liability insurance and field access.
Frequency Management: Upon joining, you will be trained on the club's frequency management procedures. Powering on an RC transmitter without verifying that your channel/protocol is clear is considered a major safety violation.
Respect the "No-Urban-Flight" Rule: Do not attempt to fly in urban plazas or residential areas. The local community and police are highly vigilant regarding drone activity due to strict privacy and safety laws.