Tinley Creek RC Club · Matteson, IL
WE FLY
IT ALL.
Airplanes, jets, helicopters, drones — off Cicero Ave in Matteson. All skill levels welcome.
WHY PILOTS
FLY HERE
Here's what makes TCRC worth the trip from anywhere in the south suburbs.
AMA Chartered Club
Insurance coverage when you fly, organized events, and a club that's been doing this a long time.
No Remote ID Required
FRIA designated field. No Remote ID module required within field boundaries.
Open 365 Days
Sunrise to sunset, year-round. No reservation needed — just show up and fly.
Active Community
Weekend mornings you'll find pilots out flying. Experienced members who genuinely help newer pilots.
LEARN TO
FLY RC
TCRC's designated AMA Intro Pilot Mentor schedules dual-control training sessions for new pilots. No AMA membership or aircraft of your own needed.
Visit and Watch
Spectators always welcome on weekends. No appointment, no AMA, no plane required.
Practice on a Simulator
Build muscle memory at home without the repair bills. See our sim guide →
Request a Training Session
Schedule dual-control training with our AMA Intro Pilot Mentor. No AMA card needed yet — you're insured under the AMA Introductory Pilot Program for up to 90 days while you decide if the hobby is for you. Request a session →
Solo and Join
Flying on your own? Join the club for full access to events and a great group of people.
PLANES, HELIS,
JETS, AND DRONES.
Every type of RC pilot has a home here.
FIXED-WING
AIRPLANES
300' east-west asphalt runway handles everything from wobbly trainers to fast pattern aircraft, warbirds, and large-scale planes.
- 300' east-west asphalt runway with pilot stations
- Trainers, sport, aerobatic, warbirds & scale
- Electric and gas/glow both welcome
RC
HELICOPTERS
Dedicated grass area separated from fixed-wing traffic. Focus on your hover without distractions.
- Dedicated grass area, no fixed-wing traffic
- Scale, sport helis, and full 3D
- Electric and nitro/gas welcome
JETS &
HIGH-SPEED
The sound, the speed, the scale detail. It turns heads every single time.
- EDF and turbine jets in the fixed-wing zone
- High-speed, highly detailed scale aircraft
- Club members happy to mentor new jet pilots
DRONES,
FPV & MULTI-ROTOR
FRIA designated — Remote ID not required within field boundaries. The legit spot for FPV around here.
- Dedicated multi-rotor zone
- FRIA designated — Remote ID not required
- DJI, freestyle FPV, racing — all welcome
THE PEOPLE
MAKE THE FIELD
Experienced pilots help beginners, someone always has a spare prop, and the pits smell like nitro on a good summer afternoon.
EVENTS
AND FLY-INS
Fun flies, swap meets, and fly-ins from spring through fall. Most events are open to non-members.
See Upcoming EventsOUR SPONSORS
These businesses support TCRC. Shopping for gear? Give them a look first.
COME FLY WITH US
The field is free and open to everyone. Show up any weekend and introduce yourself.