Airplane & Heli Field

Peterson Field (Rye) (Rim Country Flyers)

Payson, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Giant scale
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas
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
HoursOpen to members 24/7; group flying Tue & Fri mornings (retirees) and weekend mornings, ~7 AM summer / ~9 AM winter. AMA: closed when the Forest Service is using its helicopter pad.
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

AMA listing: no drugs/alcohol, model inspection
AMA lists guest pilots welcome; AMA required

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

About this field

Flying field of Rim Country Flyers (AMA club #3100).

Club website describes the field as in Rye, AZ. Shares area with a Forest Service helicopter pad.

Camping & RV