I have always been interested in Aviation and Flight. While I am not a commercial pilot I served in the USAF for 24 years in the field of Aircraft Maintenance. Over that time I developed my love of aircraft and remote control aviation interests by flying at RC designated airfield sites located on some of

Because it is a fun thing to do with my dad

As an EAA pilot and a rancher, I sometimes use my aircraft (RC) to check barbed-wire fence lines for myself and sometimes my neighbors. I check my deer herd via the same, find location(s) of VERY DESTRUCTIVE HOGS via RC MODELS although I mainly fly for sport and to keep my 57 year OLD mind

Flying to me is carrying on on long family tradition. My grandpa started as a young man in the early days of free flight. My Father spent many days in his youth flying with his father. Flying creates bonds with friends and family. It teaches critical thinking and building techniques. It unfortunately has been known

I’m 82 years old, been doing this 40+ years…Good for coordination, social connections, keeps your mind and hands busy.

It is a mean to get away with stress and anxiety

I fly acrobatic/racing multirotor aircrafts. For me it is a community that I have built hundreds of friendships through and it is a great way to relieve stress at a relatively cheap cost with no danger to myself or others. My biggest concern is that I no longer will be able to legally fly, because

I have enjoyed learning about electronics, software development, and flight capabilities from this hobby. It is a joy to fly around my property and in community common grounds and view the scenery from above. Learning to control the aircraft in tight proximity is also a great learning experience. Running blackbox on the the craft and

It’s something I like to do outdoors. It gets me out to get some exercise. I also enjoy the fellowship.

I’m a certified commercial pilot who got into aviation initially through model aviation. I’ve flown models ever since I was little, and while I do so primarily for personal enjoyment, I also strongly feel that my experience with remote control aircraft has made me a better and safer pilot in full-size aircraft as well. I

Building, setting up and flying your own fpv drone is a very rewarding experience for anyone. I have great satisfaction in teaching/helping a number of children on building and setting up their drones, it is has lots of educational potential for young children who would otherwise be just be playing on their tablets/games console.