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Lake Sawyer Hawks About Our Club

A friendly, growing community of RC pilots flying at the Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield in Hobart / Maple Valley, WA.

Club at a glance

Founded
2000
Formed when the Boeing Hawks lost their airfield.
Members
~85–100
Active and growing club membership.
AMA Club #
4204
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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Lake Sawyer Hawks RC Club. We're a friendly, growing community of pilots flying at the Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield in Hobart / Maple Valley, WA.

Our Story & Field

We are a club of about 85 members and growing . The Lake Sawyer Hawks began in the year 2000 when the Boeing Hawks lost their airfield. A few members branched out to start a new club and find a place to fly.

After searching around, we discovered the old Hobart Landfill. On December 4, 2001 , the Marlow Anderson R/C Airfield was officially opened. Since that day, the flying and good times have continued without pause.

Who We Are

What Makes Our Club Special

Lake Sawyer Hawks is built on three pillars: Community & Training , Innovation & Safety , and Volunteering & Leadership .

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Community & Training

Our members volunteer their time to assist new members in learning to fly.

  • Flight instruction and buddy-box training.
  • Help selecting and setting up your first models.
  • Friendly, family-oriented flying environment.
  • Many of our instructors started as beginners here — they remember what it's like.
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Innovation & Safety

The Lake Sawyer Hawks place strong emphasis on safety, education, and innovation.

  • Ongoing noise management in line with site agreements.
  • Cooperation with King County Parks to keep our field open and safe.
  • Support for new technologies — FPV, telemetry, and modern RC systems.
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Volunteering & Leadership

Members are encouraged to serve as officers, volunteer, or simply join activities they enjoy.

  • Our club is run entirely by volunteers.
  • Leadership opportunities for all members.
  • Fresh ideas and energy help us prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.
  • A strong sense of ownership and pride in the field.
Club Leadership
President: Randy Ling
Vice President: Jon Zimmerman

Want to be part of the Lake Sawyer Hawks story?

Visit the field, meet the members, and see if our club feels like home.

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