The development of FPV, or First-Person View, during the past few years has drawn many new people into model aeronautics, including me. This surge of interest and enthusiasm has brought a new vitality to the hobby—new ideas and a new sense of mission that will ultimately transform RC flying and society. Of course, enthusiasm is no substitute for technical skill and many newcomers don’t know the difference between an ESC and an EC-5 connector.

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Contreras Field, Home of the Yuma AeroModelers

If you are interested in learning to fly models airplanes and/or helicopters, just contact our club.  Get in touch with us, if you have any questions about our club activities or to offer comments. Our Charter Our club is chartered under AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). Club charter #320 AMA Gold Leader Club. Our club's purpose is to promote model aircraft activities; building, flying, teaching others to fly. History of Our Club Our club was started over 30 yrs ago and has had various flying sites over the years. We have had the current field since 1996 and have been working on improving it a little at a time. By far the biggest improvement was when we put in the paved runway. The club membership includes local flyers plus many winter visitors who enjoy the usually great year-round flying weather. Our Club is now re-named to: Contreras Field, home of the Yuma Aeromodelers.

Our field has a paved runway approx 600 X 60. Shaded pits for morning and afternoon flying. Hyw 95 and Rifle Range Road.  Located at N32d 42' 27.59" by W114d 25' 27.59" Map It Here All AMA and MAAC members are welcome to fly. Non club members need a club member as a sponsor.