Airplane Field

South County Trail turf farm (The Rhode Island Soaring Club)

Richmond, RI

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Soaring / glider
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterNot sure
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boatsNot sure
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk. Contact club officer to verify which field is currently being used. Our fields are privately owned.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Sailplanes/gliders and electric; no internal-combustion-powered aircraft; AMA members only; launch area 100+ ft from highway/buildings/parked vehicles; don't fly low over highway/private property (300 ft recommended min); never park/drive on turf; no alcohol; buddy box for novices
AMA members may fly with a club member; contact a club officer to arrange a visit. New members/visitors must demonstrate safe control and allow safety check.

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Flying field of The Rhode Island Soaring Club (AMA club #1478).

Privately owned turf farm near Richmond airport; contact club officer to verify which field is in use. Nearest FAA FRIA is RISC "#1478 - Orchard Rd" (2023-CBO-02577-FRIA) within ~1 mile; not confirmed to cover this address.

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