Airplane & Heli Field

Fear Farm Field (AZ Model Cropdusters)

Phoenix, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
Water
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boats
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver stand
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
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 fee
When to fly
HoursDawn to dusk Monday through Friday (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

All engines .15 and larger must have a muffler; max 400 ft AGL; fly north of the water ditch and west of the white tank; max 5 aircraft airborne; helicopters fly 15 min of each hour with no airplanes; FPV only with two AMA members on buddy box; two adults required present to fly; nitro/gas engines started with an assistant; flight instructor checkout of new/used aircraft before first flight; no drugs/alcohol; field 4.1 miles from Glendale airport.
Guests must be AMA members (card in possession); sponsoring club member must be present for a guest to fly; contact an officer before visiting.

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

About this field

Flying field of Arizona Model Cropdusters (AMA club #3416).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01945-FRIA. Club maps page lists the field as Fear Farm, 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix 85037; directions: from Loop 101 exit Thomas Rd west to 99th Ave, then south 3/4 mile to Fear Farm entrance. Flying stops when the owner schedules events on the soccer field area. Amenities (AMA): covered shelter, porta-pots, gated entrance, fences, tables, workbenches.

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