Flying Field

Pikes Peak Soaring Society Operating Rules

1. General

Pikes Peak Soaring Society (PPSS) operates on some open land at the end of Irma Lane. PPSS organizes a contest on the Sunday after the third Tuesday of each month except December; typical attendance is 5-8 flyers. Practice flying may take place at any time though it typically takes place on weekends.

2. Insurance

PPSS will pay for Flying Site Owners Insurance offered through the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).

3. Flying Site Rules

Click for PDF: PPSS Flying Field Rules (01/2023)

4. Directions to the Sod Farm Field

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5. Directions to the Irma Lane Field

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From the Springs take US 24 east to Elbert Rd. then north 4 miles. Turn right on Murphy Road and go 1 mile to Tiboria Loop. Turn left and continue north for 1 mile to Irma Lane. Turn right and continue to the end of the lane.

6. Club Equipment

Currently the club has three winches and two retrievers. These are being stored and maintained by club members. Contact one of them to arrange picking up a winch, or them bringing a winch out to the field.

Contact to arrange getting a winch to the field.