Airplane & Heli Field

Addison Oaks sailplane field (GDSHS)

Leonard, MI

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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 hereMembers and their guests
Field accessNot sure
Guest feeClub site says Oakland County Parks removed vehicle entry fees/permits for 2026 (day-use entry free)
When to fly
HoursDaylight hours; Oakland County park rules apply. Thursdays mid-day onward is the regular informal flying day (May-Sept, weather permitting)
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

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

Rules for visitors

No flying below 100 m altitude over pit/parking area (beginner guidelines); enter via convention center gate; park speed limit 15 mph. High-start only shortened setup at this field.
Aspiring pilots may receive up to 3 hours free instruction without joining; continued instruction requires AMA + GDSHS membership

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

About this field

Flying field of Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society (GDSHS) (AMA club #357).

FAA FRIA listed as 'Great Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society' 2023-CBO-01254-FRIA, Leonard MI. AMA finder says county park pass required; club site says free entry in 2026.

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