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Viehe RC Fliers - N 1000 E | RC Flying Field Weather

Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Sheridan, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station KTYQ, 4.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.

The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.

GOOD

Good flying weather

A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.

🌙 It's dark at the field right now. Sunrise 7:25 AM EDT.

Why Good: low visibility.

Based on KTYQ, 4.1 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.

⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.

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Extended forecast

The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.

DayConditionsHi / Lo °FWindRain
TodayPatchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 54°N 12 mph17%
MonSunny75° / 61°E 10 mph0%
TueSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 67°S 13 mph15%

Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.

Field information

As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.

Address
3881 N 1000 E, Sheridan, IN, 46069
Field hours
Restricted electric flying 7 - 8 am electric only 4 cell limit. Gas, glow, all electric 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Activities permitted
3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
Field features
Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Handicap Accessible, Night Flying, Porta-Pots, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
Restrictions
Turbines not allowed

Full-scale airports within 30 nm

Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.

These airports operate around Viehe RC Fliers - N 1000 E. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.

  • 02II King Ultralightport · 4 nm SE
  • KTYQ Indianapolis Executive Airport · 4 nm S
  • I72 Westfield Airport · 6 nm SE
  • IN51 Windy Knoll Airport · 6 nm NE
  • K5I4 Sheridan Airport · 6 nm NE
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LIFR
Observed 1035Z (6:35 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KTYQ, 4.1 nm away.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
0.5 sm
Ceiling
500 ft
Altimeter
29.97"
Temp / Dew
63°F / 17°C
dew 62°F / 17°C

Wind calm, visibility 1/2 statute mile, sky obscured at 500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 500 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KTYQ 131035Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG VV005 17/17 A2997 RMK AO2 T01700166

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Field aerial

2600 ft across · north up

Aerial photo of Viehe RC Fliers - N 1000 E, an RC flying field in Sheridan
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Forecasts are for this field; live conditions come from KTYQ, the nearest reporting station.

Field facts

From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.

AMA charter
1833
AMA district
District 6
FRIA
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
City
Sheridan
State
Indiana
ZIP
46069
Coordinates
40.0971, -86.2750
Nearest weather station
KTYQ · 4.1 nm
Nearest airport
02II · 3.6 nm
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Runway data
Requires aerial-imagery review

The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.

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