Balsa Bandits R/C Club — Sunnybrook State Park Field

Place Category: RC Flying Field
Operating Status: Open

Quick Facts

Indoor / Outdoor:
  • Outdoor
Practice Available: Yes
Racing Available: Unknown
Public Access: Unknown
Membership Required: Unknown

Verification

Verification Status: Verified
Last Verified: August 29, 2026
Verification Sources:

Current AMA Club Finder-derived field record: https://atisalerts.com/rc/the-balsa-bandits-sunybrook-state-park-torrington-ct
AMA/FAA National Class G authorization list: https://amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/National-Class-G-Authorization-List-PDF-Form-1.pdf
Connecticut DEEP state parks listing: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Locate-Park-Forest/Other-State-Parks-and-Forests
Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/balsabandits/

Hours

Hours / Access Notes: Active AMA/FRIA grass field inside Sunnybrook State Park. Current flying hours and guest-pilot rules are not published; use the Newfield Road entrance and confirm club access before visiting.
 

Activities & Facility Details

RC Activities:
  • RC Flying

Services

Rentals Available: Unknown
Hobby Shop: Unknown
Repairs / Service: Unknown
Website

Location

1141 Newfield Road, Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Balsa Bandits R/C Club operates an outdoor radio-controlled model-aircraft field in Sunnybrook State Park in Torrington, Connecticut. The established grass facility supports fixed-wing aircraft, electric and fuel models, helicopters, giant-scale aircraft, soaring and other model-aviation activity.

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