Lake Sawyer Hawks Lake Sawyer Hawks
Marlow Anderson Field • Hobart, WA

Lake Sawyer Hawks

A welcoming community of RC pilots with a great field and a strong safety culture. New to the hobby? We’ll help you get comfortable and get in the air.

👥 About Our RC Club

Lake Sawyer Hawks

Thank you for taking time to learn more about the Lake Sawyer Hawks RC Club. We’re a friendly, growing community of pilots flying at the Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield in Hobart / Maple Valley, WA.

Founded
2000
Formed when the Boeing Hawks lost their airfield.
Members
~85–87
Active and growing club membership.
AMA Club #
4204
View AMA listing →

Our Story & Field

We are a club of about 85 members and growing. The Lake Sawyer Hawks began in the year 2000 when the Boeing Hawks lost their airfield. A few members branched out to start a new club and find a place to fly.

After searching around, we discovered the old Hobart Landfill. On December 4, 2001, the Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield was officially opened. Since that day, the flying and good times have continued without pause.

Who We Are

  • AMA Club Number: 4204 (AMA listing)
  • Location: 24041 SE 276th Street, Hobart / Maple Valley, WA 98038
  • Contact: lakesawyerhawkspresident@gmail.com
  • Membership: Approximately 87 members
  • Affiliated with: Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

What Makes Our Club Special

Lake Sawyer Hawks is built on three pillars: Community & Training, Innovation & Safety, and Volunteering & Leadership.

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Community & Training

Our members volunteer their time to assist new members in learning to fly.

  • Flight instruction and buddy-box training.
  • Help selecting and setting up your first models.
  • Friendly, family-oriented flying environment.
  • Many of our instructors started as beginners here — they remember what it’s like.
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    Innovation & Safety

    The Lake Sawyer Hawks place strong emphasis on safety, education, and innovation.

  • Ongoing noise management in line with site agreements.
  • Cooperation with King County and King County Parks to keep our field open and safe.
  • Support for new technologies, FPV, telemetry, and modern RC systems.
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    Volunteering & Leadership

    Members are encouraged to serve as club officers, volunteer for appointed positions, or simply join activities they enjoy.

  • Fresh ideas and energy help us meet today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.
  • Our club is run entirely by volunteers.
  • Leadership opportunities for members.
  • A strong sense of ownership and pride in the field.
    • Club Leadership
    President: Randy Ling
    Vice President: Jon Zimmerman

    Want to be part of the Lake Sawyer Hawks story?

    Visit the field, meet the members, and see if our club feels like home.

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