Airplane Field

Carpenter Field (LASS)

Manheim, PA

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Jets: EDF
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
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)
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursNo flying while mowing is in progress or during a soccer tournament (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Gliders and electric only - no internal combustion engines except the yearly tow event with landlord permission; full-size aircraft have right of way; no driving on sod; stay off frosted grass; avoid low flight over residences; keep children away from winch/retriever; frequency-sharing agreement with nearby Manheim Flying Tigers
LASS membership required except at monthly contests where only AMA is needed; AMA number displayed on right wing

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

About this field

Flying field of Lancaster Area Soaring Society (LASS) (AMA club #1178).

Private farm/sod field with winches and line retrievers; park along the driveway (private residence). FAA FRIA 'Lancaster Area Soaring Society, Inc. #1178 - Graystone Rd', expires 2027-11-15.

Camping & RV