been flying various models for 50+ years it’s my hobby. Every thing is getting too complicated and costly.

It matters to me because it is a great hobby to share with my family. I’m close to quitting the hobby due to the potential added complexity.

Regulations should only apply to RTF Quadcopters with GPS, such as those so called pilots that head to Best Buy and buys a DJI or similar without any education or flight experience. These are the pilots that are destroying the hobby by flying over highways or in restricted airspace. Those of us that spend time

Flying matters to me because I get to take my innovative mind airborne that creates pleasure, challenge, accomplishment and relaxation that I cannot get in any other form of a hobby. I apply physics, put it into motion and enjoy safely finding the performance limitations of whatever aircraft I fly without danger to aircraft, myself

it is my way to relax and enjoy the hobby.

My father taught my brother and I to fly planes from free flight to RC. Now my brother and I still fly and socialize. I have a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a masters degree in industrial engineering, however; my practical understanding of physical and mathematical principles came from my aeromodeling work.

I started model making with my father in 1946 at the age of seven and this led me into engineering as a career. I became a chartered engineer with a large oil company and earned a good living. I passed it on to my son who became a pilot in the RAF and a chartered

I would not be exaggerating by saying that a day of flying model airplanes can be personally rewarding. Same as a golfer hitting a hole in one. Since I was 4 years old Model Aviation has been a large part of my life. For more than 50 years I have safely flown model airplanes in

I fly with several friends from my church. I also fly with several teenagers that I have helped learn to fly, scratch build planes, design new parts, and other activities related to model aircraft. This has provided great educational opportunities for both these kids and myself, as well a built a community of local fliers