Welcome
to OCMA
Updated November 10, 2025
Field is OPEN!
Hey everyone!
2026 renewals are now being accepted!
Current form is here http://www.flyocma.com/home/2026OCMAapplication.pdf
There are also 2026 application forms in the field box.
Please be aware OCMA has a NEW PO BOX!
OCMA
P.O. Box 17235
Anaheim, CA 92817
Hi Gang!
Here’s what’s happening at the field this week, all weather permitting of course!
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
OC Parks/Irvine Conservancy guided hike
“Early Morning Distance Hike into Red Rock Wilderness”
This hike will start at 7:00AM father up the canyon. They will be crossing
the airfield mid-morning from the east gate to the Red Rock trailhead by the
Heli Pad.
The field will be open, please keep an eye and ear peeled for them so they
can safely cross the field.
Thursday Nov 13, 2025 7:30AM
OC Parks/Irvine Conservancy guided hike
“Thursday Morning Trek in the Red Rock Wilderness”
They will gather at the Red Rock Trailhead . They will not be crossing the
airfield and should not interrupt flying.
Saturday Nov 15, 2925 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Bubble Run at Oak Canyon
The field will be Open for normal operations. Please be aware of the additional
traffic on Haul Rd.
Event parking will overflow to the Flats if necessary.
Please mind the Western flight Boundary to not overfly them.
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Scale Squadron’s monthly club gathering – open flying, no agenda other than
fun, flying and lunch!
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Thank you!
OCMA BoD
Saturday, December 6
OCMA Annual
Toy Drive!
Bring an unwrapped toy $10 or greater in value. Your donation is you ticket
for lunch!
We will also be accepting hand delivered renewals and membership applications
(must have all requirements included to be received)
OCMA BoD
A message to the membership of OCMA from your Safety Officer.
As most of you may already know, I was voted on and confirmed as the newest safety officer for OCMA. As you’ll hear me say repeatedly, the 3 most important aspects of membership are having a safe and fun flying environment, following, and adhering to the rules set forth by OCMA and the County Parks administrators, and keeping the field open to our club by not making any egregious mistakes that would invite negative scrutiny by the parks commission.
Bearing this in mind, OCMA has a set of rules which members have signed a waiver confirming their having read and understanding of the rules. The rules can be informative, such as where to find certain pieces of information, or flight boundaries, onerous, such as having proper identification on your flying device, or even rules for disciplinary action. But the rules are written and are updated as necessary in response to both external and internal events.
Keeping that in mind, it is anticipated that all members will fly in a safe
and friendly manner that allows both themselves and fellow pilots to enjoy
flying at our site. The job, duty, responsibility (you pick) of the Field
Marshalls is ensure that the rules are followed, point out when rules are
broken, suggest corrective action, and discuss the event with the person flying
at the time.
When approached by a field Marshall who has input into a particular event
they witnessed, the Marshall should inform you of what they saw, investigate
why it happened and then anticipate that the event will not be repeated intentionally.
You should anticipate a friendly demeanor from the Field Marshall. We anticipate
a friendly demeanor from you as well. A response such as ‘You’re wrong’ or
‘It wasn’t me’ is not appropriate. We anticipate a simple, ‘thanks, I’ll improve
on that’ is all it takes. Marshals are volunteers trying to keep the flying
environment safe and fun. If you see a Marshall videotaping you, it may simply
be a case where they are trying to show you what they and others are seeing.
Don’t jump to conclusion that you are in trouble and being picked on. And
you are always welcome to come to a board meeting to complain about the behavior
of any field Marshall. That is your right.
With all of this in mind, let’s all have safe and fun flying together. See you at the field!!
Thank you
Dave Kadonoff
OCMA Safety Officer
kadonoffd@gmail.com
Follow the link below. For current weather at the field select Haul Rd station.
What is required to fly at OCMA 2021 and beyond:
- FAA Registration Card on your person
- FAA Number displayed on your aircraft which you intend to fly
- Wearing your OCMA Membership Badge
Safety Officers, Field Marshals and BoD Officers have the authority to verify. Aircraft not displaying the proper FAA number will not be allowed to fly until they do. We are assuming you all have your AMA information inside your aircraft which has always been required by AMA.
Air space boundaries!
It is extremely important that we all fly within our defined airspace AT ALL TIMES. There have been a number of occasions recently that our aircraft have been observed well outside our boundaries. By that I mean over the river to the north and up the valley well past our eastern boundary. If you have difficulty judging this, please use a spotter. Fly within the tree line to the west and east, use the oak tree across the field as your northern boundary. Using this as your guide, you will be flying inside our agreed airspace. A map of our airspace ison the bulletin board at the field and at the link below.
Bob Swenson Memorial Field
5305
Santiago Canyon Road
Follow Blue Diamond / Haul Road to the end.
Field GPS Coordinates: 33deg 46'18.07 N, 117 deg 41'52.79 W