Airplane & Heli Field

Felix Ranch Field (Sun Lakes RCC)

Florence, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale, Control line
Runway surfaceGeotextile Fabric (Petromat)
Runway sizeapprox. 450 x 60 ft
Heli padsDedicated heli pads
Stations
Control lineAllowed
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest feeFree first visit
When to fly
Hours24/7 including night flights; most popular Tue/Thu/Sat mornings
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Geotextile Fabric (Petromat)approx. 450 x 60 ft
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No nitro/gas engines over 1.8 cu in / 30 cc (waived at AMA-sanctioned IMAC/NSRCA events); no turbines (fabric runway); throttle cut required; red safety fence demarcation, fly north of it; new members must be checked out by CFI
Guests/visitors with current AMA may fly free on their first visit; subsequent flying requires joining

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

About this field

Flying field of Sun Lakes Radio Control Club (SLMAC) (AMA club #1601).

Privately owned (Felix family ranch). Website states the field is an approved FRIA. Also has FPV drone courses and dirt car race track.

Camping & RV