General Aviation
General Aviation
Welcome to Sweetwater Aviation. With 135,000 sq. ft. of space, Sweetwater Aviation provides community and private hangars for all types of customers. We have a 24,000 square foot (150’x160’) heated Community Hangar for transient flights. It’s can serve multiple G550/G650/Global-sized aircraft, as well as private Corporate Hangars and T-Hangars.
General Aviation
Pilot Information
General Aviation
UAS/Drones
What you need to know. This is not the pioneer days of drone operations. Alas, we enjoyed it in our own way too. But flying drones near airports is dangerous. Anyone operating a drone must avoid manned aircraft and, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, will be held responsible for any accidents or hazards that result from drone operations near an airport.
For more information, visit FAA.gov. In the meantime, consider these sections which we have excerpted from the FAA. Go to this link for more information.
Airports in Controlled Airspace
For flight near airports in controlled airspace, drone operators must receive an airspace authorization prior to operation. Airspace authorizations come with altitude limitations and may include other operational provisions. Controlled airspace and other flying restrictions can be found on our B4UFLY app.
Automated Authorizations Through LAANC
Part 107 remote pilots and recreational flyers can get an airspace authorization for altitudes below the posted UAS Facility Map grid altitudes automatically from a LAANC service supplier.
Authorizations through DroneZone
You should use the DroneZone to request an airspace authorization if any of the following apply:
- You want to fly in areas that are in controlled airspace and are not serviced by LAANC (the red grids on the UAS Facility Maps)
- You are flying under Part 107 and want to fly in a "zero" grid area or above a UAS Facility Map grid value
- You have a waiver under Part 107 and want to fly in controlled airspace using the waiver