I have always been inspired by flying, since I was a kid, but it is a complicated hobby to get into, especially because of the price and the time it consumes. Because of that, I think that these regulations would only make things worse and more complicated, thus stopping potential newcomers from trying out the

Added regulation increases costs and complexities. Added costs presents a barrier for younger impressionable minds. Younger people would be less interested in model aviation as a result. There will be a stifling effect on people of all ages regarding model aviation, and by extension, aerospace. American aerospace ingenuity and activity will reduce, resulting in a

It is something I can do with my grandkids and allows me to enjoy flying again. I am disabled and can no longer fly real planes. I think the dangers to manned aviation is over-hyped and minimal. Model flying is a way to pass the time and to teach kids about the world.

Increasing the regulations is not going to have a large effect on the fliers that cause most of the problems. This is because the fliers that fallow the rules are not the ones that cause the problems. It is like the old saying: locks were invented to keep honest people honest and will not stop

I don’t see any evidence of increased risk that is driving these regulations. That is, has there been an increase in accidents, injury, property damage, etc., that is driving the need for these regulations? It appears that the regulations are simply a matter of increased surveillance of a hobby activity, for the sake of surveillance.

The freedom to go and fly far above any government, job, stress… To be able to pass on the love of flight to a new generation without government interference. I realize that our hobby may be taken over by terrorists but the local clubs know all its members and we are brothers and sisters who

I flew model aircraft as a teenager in 1990s and recently started back in the hobby with my 6 and 8 year old boys. I live in a rural area with almost no cellular coverage and these proposed regulations would make it very difficult if not impossible to comply. The cost alone would make it

How can we grow businesses and pass on the hobby if it is so complex that nobody wants to do it?

Great hobby does not need to be regulated by the gov. Just like I don’t want them regulating my golf game.

R/C flying is my #1 hobby outside the home. These regulation will take away my flying fields and will not improve safety. Those individuals who are looking to harm others or municipalities will not adhere to these regs and will not be impacted. The only impact will be hobbyists and the education of new fliers.

What has happen to the RC hobby? Keep adding all the rules and regulations and you will kill the hobby.

It’s a hobby!