Airplane Field

Watermelon Site (Phoenix Model Glider Club)

Gila Bend, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Soaring / glider
Runway surfaceNot sure
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 hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

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

About this field

Flying field of Phoenix Model Glider Club (AMA club #5592).

AMA lists soaring, privately owned, fire extinguisher, first aid kit. Not mentioned on club website.

Camping & RV