Welcome to the Denver R/C Eagles Flying Club
The Denver R/C Eagles was founded in 1960. Since its inception, the club has grown from a small group of RC enthusiasts to a group of over 100 members. Our club is chartered by the
Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national organization dedicated to R/C flight.
The Eagles flying site (Suhaka Field) is located at Cherry Creek State Park, approximately 9 miles southeast downtown Denver. There are two paved runways (450' & 275'), paved taxiways, and a pit area. We also have a separate flying field dedicated to rotorcraft. The elevation at Suhaka Field is 5,700 feet.
Our Club activities cover nearly every phase of R/C aircraft building, flying, and Fun-Fly events. Club members have diverse interests in scale war birds, aerobatics, helicopters, ducted fan jets, electrics, and turbine powered aircraft. Beginners are always welcome. and instructor pilots are available for flight training.
The runway facility was built, and has been maintained by the membership of the Denver
R/C Eagles Club, at a cost of over $90,000. Your membership is encouraged to help support these facilities.
A Colorado State Park pass
is required for access to Suhaka Field. The State Park Annual Pass is the most cost effective way to gain regular access.
The Denver R/C Eagles is a 501 C (3) organization,
all donations are tax deductible.
Suhaka Field is lucky to be a FRIA site
All MEMBERS are required to have BOTH an AMA and FAA number. Please do your part keeping Suhaka Field a FRIA authorized site for your fellow members.
It’s the law and it’s not that hard.
Get yours here
MembershipWorks Sign Up and Login
For the current weather directly from the Suhaka field weather station in real time, download
the Davis Instruments
Weatherlink app.
Members can get connected to the Ring cameras, download the Ring app and set up an account.
Contact
Bob Hehemann with the email you used to set up your Ring account along with your AMA and FAA numbers
Help Restore
Suhaka Field Runway
Denver RC Eagles has been a fixture at Suhaka Field in Cherry Creek State Park for over 60 years, welcoming anyone interested in radio-controlled flight. Our club holds a unique place in the community, offering free flying lessons, providing all necessary equipment, and hosting monthly events that are always open to the public at no charge. With a 10-year lease from the state, we are responsible for maintaining the airfield, while the state manages the bathrooms and parking area. This partnership allows us to keep the field open and accessible to everyone, from seasoned pilots to curious newcomers and families who simply want to watch the action.
Unfortunately, the runway at Suhaka Field was originally built on a very limited budget and has suffered from years of patchwork repairs. It is now full of wide cracks and uneven surfaces, making it increasingly difficult and unsafe for flying activities. Despite our best efforts to maintain it, the time has come for a full replacement. Upgrading the runway will not only make flying safer and more enjoyable for everyone, but it will also allow us to bring the field up to ADA standards, ensuring accessibility for all members of the community. Lower maintenance costs will free up resources to further improve the field and expand our outreach.
By supporting this project, you are helping preserve a valuable community resource and ensuring that Suhaka Field remains a welcoming place for learning, fun, and connection for years to come. Every contribution brings us closer to a safer, more inclusive, and vibrant airfield for all.
Engraved Brick Fundraiser
This paver project’s purpose is to raise funds to do a major runway improvement (asphalt overlay) in the near future. While giving our members a place to post a lasting tribute or statement and at the same time improving the overall look of Sahuka Field.
To order online and for more clip art choices, please visit:
www.polarengraving.com/denverrceagles
and fill out the form and select the Pay by Credit Card/PayPal option.
If you have any questions about your order, please contact: Joe Apice at
rcflyer58.ja@gmail.com
