| CLUB FLYING FIELD AMENITIES: |
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| 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. |
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| A covered barbecue facility is on location for family picnics and special club
flying events. Designated parking and camping space surrounds the flying site.
A portable toilet is also located at the field. |
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| Prizes and Participation Rules: |
| Fly-In awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd,and 3rd place Pilots Choice awards and
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Spectators Choice. In order to participate the rules are
simple! Just bring any legal airplane to the FLY -IN and have it displayed
throughout the day on the flight line for pilots to see and fly it whenever you feel like
it. Participating paying pilots will receive one ticket to vote during registration
and are encouraged to take the time and wait for all participants to register. Once
the pilots briefing has been finalized, pilots can cast their vote any time of the day.
The spectators choice will be done during the whole day of flying, spectators can
see all planes on the flight line and will be contacted by Mile Hi RC representatives and
presented a ticket for one vote. The spectators will be allowed to see the
participating airplanes on the flight line during the lunch hour from approximately
12:00pm to 12:30pm, when flying will be suspended and the pilots are encouraged to
display their airplane on the runway. This is also and excellent opportunity to take
some great static photographs. This FLY -IN has generated numerous participants from
clubs around the region and we encourage everyone to come out and show off their
airplanes. The rules have been kept simple and everyone is encouraged to come and
enjoy our excellent flying facility. You might even run into one of your old
friends. during the day, additional door prizes and raffles will be in abundance
similar to last year. |
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| Flying Field Directions: CLICK HERE FOR MAP TO FIELD |
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| The flying site is located in the City of Aurora CO on Quincy Avenue
approximately 1.5 miles east of Aurora Reservoir Recreational facility. From I-225
take parker Road Exit, go south to Quincy Avenue, go east for 4 miles. Go past the
E-470 underpass and Gun Club Road for 3.5 miles. Field is located on left-hand side
of the road. E-470 opened to Traffic on May 3, 1999 and may represent a quicker or
easier route to Mile Hi RC Flying Field. Get off at the Quincy exit and proceed
approximately 3.5 mile east. |
