8. There is a model airplane field in Gerritsen Beach
Gerritsen Beach is home to a somewhat dilapidated but still functioning model airplane field. The field is located right off Gerritsen Avenue between Seba and Lois Avenues, demarcated by a sign stating that it was adopted by the Radio Control Society of Marine Park and established in 1969. RCSMP is a charter club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics that strives to help radio control pilots become better pilots. The club originally launched and landed gas-powered aircraft on a dirt runway, though NYC Parks later paved a runway to prevent damaging aircraft. The club has previously put on high-flying model plane stunt shows to support the local community.
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