Airfield Standard Operating Procedures
Our ASOPs have been developed to help provide a safe, efficient, and friendly environment for glider pilots, students, and ride customers.
ALL PILOTS ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THESE ASOPS, AIRPORT RULES, AND THE FARS.
SCSA will refuse to provide services to pilots who do not follow these procedures. Pilots are expected to sign "in the office" and abide by the SOPs for the current year.
Flying In
CRYSTALAIRE IS A PRIVATE AIRPORT. Before flying in, you must provide proof of insurance and obtain permission.
Email a copy of your insurance to: Karon at: karonblalock@aol.com. Please include your N number, full name, and cell phone number in the email. Call 661-944-1231 and ask for Karon with any questions you may have regarding e-mailing your aircraft insurance.
Use these links to get more information about Crystalaire Airport, airport identifier: 46CN
See Airport Standard Operating Procedures above.
AirNav.com - this link should take you directly to the 46CN, Crystalaire Airport information, called Crystal Airport on the AirNav website.
SkyVector.com - Once on the SkyVector page, type 46CN in the "Location Lookup" box.
The airport is located on the Los Angeles sectional at 34° 29' N, 117° 49' W. We are 43.5 nautical miles out on the 27° radial from LAX.
Crystal has a 2,600' paved runway, with approximately 1,000' of extra usable dirt runway at each end.
The runway is oriented approximately East-West (7 and 25), and is at an elevation of 3420' above sea level. Be aware that there are power lines along 165th St., at the West end of the runway.
The power traffic patterns are to the South of the runways, with a right pattern for runway 7, and a left pattern for runway 25. Gliders fly their patterns to the North, with a left pattern for 7 and a right pattern for 25.
Pilots are requested to announce their position on the airport frequency of 123.00 when arriving within three miles of the airport, when entering the pattern, and when turning downwind and base.
GLIDERS AND GLIDERS ON TOW HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
Rental*
If you are a rated glider pilot and would like to get checked out to rent, please email julie@soaringacademy.org
* Cancellation Policy
All reservations canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled time may result in a cancellation fee of up to one hour for both Glider and Instructor.
