SMAC Field granted higher altitude limits
AMA recently announced that effective April 11, 2025 it has been granted a National Authorization from the FAA for increased altitude limits for club fields in Class G airspace. Based on our field's location, the new limit is 1,200' AGL (above ground level). Full details can be found here: Microsoft Word - FAA Form 7711-1 2018-P107-CSA-10003 ZDV (CDR) There are some limitations. We are still limited to 400' for night flying. Flight above 400' also requires 3 miles visibility and a 3000' minimum cloud ceiling. Current aviation weather observations (use KFFO for Wright-Patterson AFB) can be found here: Aviation Weather Center The FAA also requires that all AMA rules and applicable safety guidelines to be used by all participants, and club officers are expected to enforce them. Most importantly, flight up to 1200' increases the chance of encountering full-scale aircraft. While a dedicated spotter is not required, exercise caution and he...
