Airplane Field

Washoe Valley field (Sierra Silent Soarers)

New Washoe City, NV

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery)
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
HoursMonthly club contest only (AMA listing)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Soaring and electric only (AMA listing)
AMA membership required; guest pilots welcome (AMA listing)

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

About this field

Flying field of Sierra Silent Soarers (AMA club #1439).

FAA FRIA ref 2023-CBO-00995-FRIA ('Sierra Silent Soarers #1439 - US 395'), valid to 2027-08-21.

Camping & RV