Airplane & Heli Field

Sod Farm Field (Pikes Peak Soaring Society)

Calhan, CO

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Soaring / glider
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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
PowerElectric (battery)
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereNot sure
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursEvery day; avoid interfering with sod farm operations
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No internal combustion motors; no driving on turf; no use if frost/ice/snow; tag all launch equipment; keep gates closed.
Non-members must be accompanied by a member.

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

About this field

Flying field of Pikes Peak Soaring Society (AMA club #1657).

Premier site east of Falcon; entrance via McClelland Rd, 9 miles east on Judge Orr. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-02260-FRIA valid to 2027-10-16. Club contest page says use south site as primary.

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