Airplane Field

Carpenter Field (LASS)

Manheim, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery)
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursNo flying while mowing is in progress or during a soccer tournament (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Gliders and electric only - no internal combustion engines except the yearly tow event with landlord permission; full-size aircraft have right of way; no driving on sod; stay off frosted grass; avoid low flight over residences; keep children away from winch/retriever; frequency-sharing agreement with nearby Manheim Flying Tigers
LASS membership required except at monthly contests where only AMA is needed; AMA number displayed on right wing

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

About this field

Flying field of Lancaster Area Soaring Society (LASS) (AMA club #1178).

Private farm/sod field with winches and line retrievers; park along the driveway (private residence). FAA FRIA 'Lancaster Area Soaring Society, Inc. #1178 - Graystone Rd', expires 2027-11-15.

Camping & RV