Airplane & Heli Field

Douglas County Model Airplane Complex (Sierra Sagebrush Flyers)

Gardnerville, NV

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftHelicopters, Fixed wing, Jets: EDF, Jets: Turbine, Giant scale
Runway surfaceAsphalt (Tarmac)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
Flying rules
PowerElectric (battery), Glow / Nitro, Gas, Turbine
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
Hours
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No flying south of the yellow line / within 6 ft north of the safety fence; no aerobatics below 20 ft toward flight line or spectators; clockwise pattern (takeoffs west, landings from east); avoid flying over Pine Nut #2 road; no taxiing in pits; engine runs in pit area only, not in shelter.
Unlocked pedestrian gate; locked vehicle gate (combination given to dues-current members). Visitors welcome; AMA required per 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 Sagebrush Flyers (AMA club #2649).

FAA FRIA 2024-CBO-00032-FRIA, expires 2028-02-26 (club site also calls it an FAA-designated FRIA field). Runway asphalt overlay done Sept 14-16, 2026. Next to Douglas Disposal transfer station. Facilities: porta-potty, shaded workbenches, start benches, safety fences, windsock.

Camping & RV