Welcome to BAM

The Bend Aero Modelers ("BAM") is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(7), with the mission to promote model aviation and the joy of radio controlled (R/C) flying. We are affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and as such are an AMA-chartered club (AMA charter # 2311).

Our club includes diverse members with different backgrounds, ages, and interests. We welcome all model aviation enthusiasts, regardless of your experience level and specific areas of interest within this fascinating hobby. Furthermore, we support all compliant types and sizes of R/C airplanes, including helicopters and jets.

If you are new to R/C flying and would like to learn more about it, please refer to the information provided on this website. Either way, whether you are just starting out or have been flying for a long time, we would love to hear from you and tell you more about the Bend Aero Modelers.

Our flying site (Popp's Field) is located about 18 miles east of Bend, Oregon (Deschutes County) going towards Burns, just off Highway 20 near Horse Ridge and the Oregon Badlands.

Club Events

• Club Event Calendar

  Click here for a list of club events and dates

Flying Site

• Weather Near Flying Field

  Click here for weather details

• Flying Site Overview

  Click here for flying site details or view below video clip:

• Additional Information

  Driving Directions (PDF)
  Field Safety Guidelines (PDF)
  Fly-Zone Map (PDF)
  Club Meetings

Club Activities

As for many clubs, our club activities are often driven by the interests of our members.

As a result, participation and initiative are usually the deciding factors that enable a specific club activity or event. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions to make our club more exciting and fun.

Currently, we promote the following regular club activities:

• Flight training
• Club events
• Pylon racing
• Park flying
• Night flying