Arvin Airfield: Home of Bear Mountain Flyers RC
Field
Overview
Arvin Airfield is a privately owned model aviation site operated by the Bear Mountain Flyers RC (AMA Club #4563). Located in Arvin, CA, the field is easily accessible once you cross over the "Grapevine" by taking Wheeler Ridge Road.
This location features a north-facing pilot orientation and accommodates helicopters, airplanes, multirotors, and park flyers. It is an incredibly well-equipped, rustic oasis for RC pilots, offering overnight camping, a covered shelter, on-site electricity/power hookups, and dedicated setup tables.
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- Coords (DD): 35.1941227,-118.9099097
- Coords (DM): 35°11'42.7"N 118°54'35.7"W
- Location: 8712 Sycamore Rd, Arvin, CA 93203
- Hours: 24 hrs
- Access: Gated access is subject to Bear Mountain Flyers RC club rules. Camping is permitted on site.
Weather
Station
Real-time weather parameters at the field are tracked directly via Precision Conditions. Be sure to check live local conditions for wind trends before making the drive out over the pass.
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Emergency
Contacts:
Primary Club Contacts
- James Robison (Club Contact): 661-319-5217 | robiakitas@yahoo.com
- Gregg Jacobson (Event Contact): 661-437-0007 | gjacob.rc@gmail.com
- General Club Email: bearmtnrc@gmail.com
Rules
& Regulations:
General Rules & Field Regulations
- Membership & Affiliation: You must maintain a current membership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to fly at the facility.
- Guest Pilots: Guest pilots are welcome but typically require a club sponsor or prior arrangement with club leadership.
- Field Hours: The field is generally open from sun up to sun down.
- Access: The facility features a gated entrance; access is restricted to members and authorized visitors following club security protocols.
- Permitted Activities: Supports fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, drones/multirotors, park flyers, pattern planes, 3-D, ducted fans, gas/fuel, and electric models.
- Turbine Operations: The site accommodates turbine-powered aircraft with proper AMA registered turbine waivers.
- On-Site Amenities: The facility includes a grass pit area, setup tables, covered shelter, electrical power hookups, a windsock, and a designated spectator area.
- Camping: Overnight camping is permitted on-site for members and event participants.
- Safety Rules: Standard AMA safety codes apply, including maintaining pilot lines, proper frequency/channel management (or 2.4 GHz protocols), and keeping aircraft clear of the pit and spectator areas.
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