I love flying R/C planes, started when I was 15, now I am 71. I love building them and then watching them fly. I have been an instructor in the past, teenagers love to learn to fly R/C planes. I have always been a member of AMA and support the safety guidelines they provide our
Ken Conner (cloc*@*er1.com) Read More »
Building and flying model airplanes keeps me active in many different disciplines Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical, Wood working, Electronics, Aerodynamics and programming. Flying model aircraft gets me out of the house and out into the fresh air I travel to events and places that I might not have ever thought of going to, It helped me
Rodney Steward (rods*@*ail.com) Read More »
I’ve been flying models since ten years old, I’m seventy four now. It shaped most of my life, education, military choices, career and friendships.
i started flying u-control when i was 9 years old. now i am 80 and still flying rc. i hope these new rules will not spoil our hobby.
donald casey (case*@*ail.com) Read More »
My wife has stage 4 breast cancer and will undergo Chemo for the rest of her life. I use the hobby as a distraction. It keeps me home, close to her, when I’m building planes and she enjoys getting out and watching me fly. I had hoped to someday take flying lessons and get an
Eric (epre*@*ast.net) Read More »
Flying model aircraft (I fly only fixed-wing) has been my preferred hobby since I was eight years old -I am now 63. I did not pursue a career in aviation but have learnt an awful deal of mechanics, aerodynamics, electronics, computer programming, woodwork, plastics, metals, creativity, patience, and -believe it or not- concentration -try flying
Enrique Kramer (ekra*@*ail.com) Read More »
I have been flying drones professionally and recreationally since before the initial 333 requirement came about. I have followed along with the growth of the business and hobby side of the UAS industry. I worked for a local retailer selling drones and even ran classes helping to educate the public on the safety and use
Rob (mccl*@*ail.com) Read More »
I always wanted to fly RC aircraft but couldn’t afford it when I was younger. Now, due to the ability to build aircraft out of foam board that costs a couple of dollars, I am able to fulfill that dream. However, more importantly to me, I am able to teach my children how to fly.
Steve (unir*@*ail.com) Read More »
I fly very small micro class multi-rotors, almost exclusively in FPV. Here in the UK we have a registration system the requires an identifiable serial number be present on UAVs over 250g and I believe this is reasonable due to the potential for property damage that such craft can entail. Such a system is non-intrusive,
Seth W (seth*@*ail.com) Read More »
I recently got into shooting videos for fun with flying around my side by side (UTV) and shooting a lot of scenic videos. It will basically hamper putting the creativity factor into creating and shooting. I live in a very low populated area and the territory we have around us would hamper from exposing that
Marc Olson (marc*@*ail.com) Read More »
I live in a remote desert area near White Sands Missle Range, the home of America’s space program. This area is IDEAL for aviation, both manned and RC. I fly in a variety of locations, some of which do not have cell phone coverage. I do NOT own a cell phone. Remote location flying is
John Brody (sowt*@*hoo.com) Read More »