Airplane Field

Silent Wings Ranch (Southwest Soaring Society)

Maricopa, AZ

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
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$10/day
When to fly
Hours24 hours (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

Dedicated to RC soaring; FAA-approved altitude to 1,200 ft; drive about 20 mph on gravel access road to limit dust.
Members may invite guests with limitations (see club bylaws); ranch may be opened to non-members the day before contests for practice by contacting the event CD.

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

About this field

Flying field of Southwest Soaring Society (AMA club #5480).

GPS 33.056328,-112.207861. Seasonal grass; permanent shade structure with AC power, toilets incl. ADA, Wi-Fi, live weather station, member RV parking (no hookups). FRIA granted Aug 2023.

Camping & RV