Robins Field: Home of Our Model Aviation Club
Overview
Nestled right against the rugged foothills of the San Fernando Valley at the Lopez Canyon Flood Basin (12800 Maclay St), Robin’s Field (operated by OUR Model Aviation Club, AMA #5450) is one of Southern California's premier hidden gems for radio-controlled aviation.
If you are visiting for the first time, prepare to be impressed: the site features a pristine paved runway framed by wide-open skies, dramatic backdrop mountains, and a welcoming community of pilots flying everything from high-speed electric ducted fan (EDF) jets and motor gliders to precision 3D helicopters and FPV drones.
Because it's a private, gated facility managed exclusively for club members, the flight line remains well-organized, uncrowded, and hyper-focused on safety and great flying camaraderie. Shaded benches and picnic tables offer a perfect vantage point to watch the action, making it an incredible destination for anyone passionate about the art and science of model aviation.
Presentation
Access
- Coords (DD): 34.30849284408333, -118.41114550983797
- Coords (DM): 34° 18' 30.5742", -118° 24' 40.122"
- Location: 12800 Maclay St (Lopez Canyon Flood Basin), Sylmar, CA 91342
- Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sundown (or 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM via club schedules)
- Access: Gate is locked – Member Access Only! Requirements: Membership is required to use the runway and gated/club facilities through OUR Model Aviation Club.
Station
Robin’s Field tracks hyper-local wind speed, direction, temperature, and elevation metrics via station KCACALIF53 (Sylmar Mountains, Elev 1378 ft). Located in the canyon gap, this station provides real-time conditions critical for evaluating wind shear and mountain thermals before heading out to the flight line.
Contacts:
JASON SHUMWAY
- Phone: (818) 652-8658
- Phone2: (818) 570-1787
- Phone 3: (818) 619-3847
- info@ourmodelaviation.club
& Regulations:
General Rules & Field Regulations
- Membership & Access: Gated facility — Member Access Only! All pilots must hold active membership with OUR Model Aviation Club and maintain current Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) coverage.
- Safety & Flight Compliance: All members and guests agree to abide by club bylaws, standard AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Codes, FAA Part 107/TRUST rules, and Lopez Canyon basin regulations.
- Permitted Aircraft: Open to fixed-wing airplanes, electric ducted fan (EDF) jets, motor gliders, 3D/aerobatic models, helicopters, and FPV drones.
- Flight Line Protocol: All flight operations must originate from designated pilot stations along the paved runway. Pilots must announce intentions (takeoff, landing, low pass, emergency) clearly to the flight line.
- Altitude & Airspace: Standard 400 ft AGL altitude ceiling applies. Pilots must keep aircraft within visual line of sight and remain clear of surrounding non-flying areas.
- Lopez Canyon Basin Integrity: Keep the flight line and staging areas clean. No littering or dumping; trash must be packed out to support site maintenance.
- Conduct & Revocation: Pilots must maintain high standards of flight safety, courtesy, and sportsmanship. Membership is subject to immediate revocation for unsafe operations or non-compliance with club rules.
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