I stated flying RC foam airplanes when I stated college as a way to relax and keep my self-occupied. I currently own five fixed wing airplanes and two multi-rotor. Three out of the five are Flite Test designs and the other are person scratch builds. I love flying my RC airplanes as it is a
I stated flying RC foam airplanes when I stated college as a way to relax and keep my self-occupied. I currently own five fixed wing airplanes and two multi-rotor. Three out of the five are Flite Test designs and the other are person scratch builds. I love flying my RC airplanes as it is a
I got into RC flight just a few years ago. To me, it’s an amazing shared experience and a fantastic opportunity for education. Regarding the experience — as a hobby, it’s fun to constantly build new models and take them out to fly with others. The experience of defeating gravity with simple supplies is a
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I don’t think placing restrictions on this segment of the flight hobby will add any guarantee of safety. The majority of those in the hobby, already act as safe as their wallets can allow them to be. No one wants to lose their toys for any reason. I have been interested in the hobby since
I don’t think placing restrictions on this segment of the flight hobby will add any guarantee of safety. The majority of those in the hobby, already act as safe as their wallets can allow them to be. No one wants to lose their toys for any reason. I have been interested in the hobby since
I have been a private pilot since 1980. When I was younger, my son and I would go for a short flight and then go out to the park (Mammoth Park, Mt Pleasant, PA) to watch the “old guys” fly. Close to my retirement I decided to join the old guys at the field. I
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The advent of multi-rotor aircraft is the main cause of all this attention. They fly where they should not fly. Most have no idea of any rules or safety concerns. Most do not join a flying club nor do they even realize the AMA exist. We AMA members are not the problem and do not
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The advent of multi-rotor aircraft is the main cause of all this attention. They fly where they should not fly. Most have no idea of any rules or safety concerns. Most do not join a flying club nor do they even realize the AMA exist. We AMA members are not the problem and do not
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I have been involved in RC hobbies since I was a kid. At 9 years old I was learning how to build and fly my first balsa wood model. What does that mean? It means at 9 years old I was learning how airfoils work, design, geometry, blueprint reading, fine woodworking skills, electronics, internal combustion
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Hello, my name is Lee Souter. I am a RC model enthusiast and have been a member of the AMA for the last 10 years. I am also a member of Sonoran Desert Flyers which is an AMA club here in Oro Valley, AZ. I fly line of sight as well as FPV with airplanes
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RC Aircraft have been relatively trouble free since it’s incarnation. The majority of concerns in recent times come from general consumer ready to fly drones in the hands of uneducated public. Awareness and education of potential consequences need to be highlighted to this group as those who build their own aircraft appear to invest more
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RC Aircraft have been relatively trouble free since it’s incarnation. The majority of concerns in recent times come from general consumer ready to fly drones in the hands of uneducated public. Awareness and education of potential consequences need to be highlighted to this group as those who build their own aircraft appear to invest more
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