Airplane Field

LIFT Flying Field

Maple City, MI

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size40-acre field
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
Power
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
HoursMembers unlimited access except Nov 15-30 (deer firearm season); thermals typically April-November
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure40-acre field
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

No gas or EDF; frequency pins when more than two pilots; high-speed passes 150 ft from launch area; no alcohol; last member out locks gate
Prospective members may fly three times with a LIFT member, then must join AMA and LIFT

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

About this field

Flying field of Little Finger Thermaleers (LIFT) (AMA club #1844).

FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-01702-FRIA (LIFT #1884 - S. Maple City Rd). Privately leased, gated.

Camping & RV