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.

Field Rules & Safety Regulations

Operating guidelines for Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield (Lake Sawyer Hawks).

Safety & Field Operations

Fly Safe. Fly Predictably. Respect the Flightline.

These rules protect pilots, spectators, the field, and our long-term ability to keep flying here. If you’re new, ask for help — we’re happy to walk you through best practices and procedures.

Field Type
Electric Only
No combustion engines at this site.
Aircraft Limit
20 lb Max
Maximum model weight at the field.
Sound Limit
79 dB @ 25 ft
Keep noise levels within limits.

Quick Checklist Before You Fly

These cover the most common issues that create unsafe moments on the flightline.

1
Pre-flight check

Verify control direction, linkages, prop security, battery, and range.

2
Call your moves

Announce takeoffs, landings, and dead-stick so others can react.

3
Fly the pattern

Stay in front of the pits, within the fence line, and predictable to others.

Field Rules (Full List)

These rules are enforced for the safety of all pilots and guests.

Safety & Conduct

  1. Safety is the first priority. Do not fly recklessly.
  2. No smoking or fires within the fenced area.
  3. No alcohol or intoxicants on the premises.
  4. Maximum model weight: 20 lbs.
  5. Clean up your area and pack out trash.
  6. No overnight camping.

Flightline Procedures

  1. All flights must remain within the fenced area.
  2. Intentional flying behind pits is prohibited.
  3. Maximum of four aircraft in the air at once.
  4. One pilot per station; spotters encouraged.
  5. Announce takeoffs, landings, and dead-stick.
  6. Yield to full-scale aircraft at all times.
  7. No taxiing into pits.

Membership & IDs

  1. All pilots must hold current AMA membership.
  2. Only Hawks members may fly unless a guest.
  3. New members must demonstrate proficiency.
  4. Aircraft must display FAA & AMA identification.
  5. Members must lock the gate upon arrival/leaving.

Equipment Limits

  1. Electric aircraft only — no combustion engines.
  2. Sound limit: 79 dB at 25 ft.
  3. Spectators and pets remain west of pits.
  4. Stay aware: winds can differ at pits vs runway.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

New to the field?

Start with club requirements, then come fly with us — we’ll help you get comfortable.

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