Club Purpose:

To provide the building and flying of radio controlled model airplanes in a safe and responsible manner.

The AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the governing body of model aviation.

It supports and promotes our hobby through contest, demonstration flying, education, adopt-a-school programs, and provides liability insurance for the RC pilot.

All members flying at the Mile Hi RC Club field must be AMA members.

How to Get Started in RC:

Now that you have decided to get involved in RC Flying, come to the club field for a hands-on experience. During the weekend several instructors are available to answer any questions you might have. You may even be able to fly one of our trainers with the help of an instructor to get the experience of a lifetime. Getting involved in this exiting hobby comes with a lot of technical questions that need be answered. If you are planning to buy radio control equipment, stop by the field for some valuable information from experienced pilots.

We will gladly advise you of the right equipment to purchase so your introduction to RC flight will be a pleasant one. After you have purchased your equipment we will assist you in the building and proper set up and maintenance of your airplane, engine and radio. RC instructors will guide you from take off to landing to solo flight. After you have mastered solo flight, several pilots will be more than willing to help you through the more advanced aerobatic maneuvers. You might even want to start competing in Radio Control Flying.

Mile Hi RC has been at the Quincy Avenue location for over 18 years. When Mile Hi RC first leased the 40 acres of unobstructed land from the State of Colorado it was nothing more than prairie and tumbleweeds. Since then the club-members have invested over $45,000 in making the field what it is today.

The field is surrounded by a fence and has a security gate with a combination lock. Two asphalt-paved runways are available; the North-South runway is 350 feet long and 30 feet wide. The East-West runway is 450 feet long and 40 feet wide. A covered transmitter impound board is available for safe keeping of radios. The sheltered pilot area provides protection from the sun in summer and snow and rain in the winter. For safety reasons a designated engine start up area has been provided right at the entrance of the two runways. A separate paved pit area with wooden workbenches are available to make setting up your airplane as easy as possible.