I’m both a full scale private pilot and a radio controlled pilot for both quadcopters and airplanes/gliders. Flying both full scale and models can be relaxing, exhilarating, educational, and can bring families and strangers together.
Martin Pryor (N604*@*ail.com) Read More »
I started building models at 7 years old. Built my first free flight ant 10 years U control by 15. RC by 20. The hobby has allowed/ encouraged me to sucessfully pursue a Doctorate. I have been active in STEM education of girls, teaching about women’s opportunities in aviation. My sons have been active in
Let us do what we want and have fun while we do it. You don’t need to track us and see where we are at. Most of us use apps that make flight plans so they at least know we will Be in the area and that’s all they should need.
John Carey (john*@*hoo.com) Read More »
These requirements will prevent 90% of current flyers as they would not want to spend the time and money to come up to speed. RC as a basic everyday hobby would virtually disappear.
I am 17 years old and enjoy flying drones as a hobby and a way to experiment. I enjoy many STEM related activities and having a hobby that allows me to learn and build things is incredibly valuable. Having drones as a hobby is extremely important to me as someone who enjoys 3D modeling, coding,
Lucas Binder (luca*@*oud.com) Read More »
The educational impact of flying/building model aircraft is huge. Countless aviators, astronauts, designers, engineers all got their start in their youth with model aviation. We should be ENcouraging this hobby, not trying to kill it. Those of us who have been involved for years understand and comply with safety. It’s our motto. The AMA has
James Keough (cool*@*aol.com) Read More »
I fly 5-inch multirotor quads. For me, FVP is a combination of learning about electronics, aviation, software, RC, and so much more. I am a Silicon Valley tech executive. One of the few times I have in my week to relax is when I am both building and flying my 5-inch mini quads. There is
Raymond Kreisel (rayk*@*hoo.com) Read More »
I have finally found a hobby that stimulates the tinkerer in me with all the learning and satisfaction on solving problems and honing flying skills with friends
Flying is one of the few joys I have left in life. My physical condition doesn’t allow me to do the things I used to do. This gets me out of the house and going places. It gives me a reason to engage with other people. Something I don’t normally do. For me flying equals
Shootz Hard (caso*@*ail.com) Read More »
My experience as a young model aircraft enthusiasts motivated me to get a PhD in aerospace engineering and pursue a job designing drones for the DoD, where I have been for the last 26 years. I routinely mentor young teams in STEM activities related to drones, and have had many high-school, undergrad and grad-school interns,
Kevin Jones (kevi*@*ail.com) Read More »
I’ve been flying RC for 20+ years and I’ve flown every type as well. There are already laws in place to punish those who act without reguard for saftey. We don’t need more unjust taxes and our information being collected ANYMORE asnd I will absolutely NOT pay to enjoy MY RIGHTS! ANDREW KEITH O’NEAL
ANDREW O’Neal (Wizz*@*hoo.com) Read More »
I started flying Model aircraft when I was 8 years old that stared my interest in aviation after High school I attended Embrey Riddle and became a commercial pilot, I had a 40 year career in commercial aviation, I am know retired and back flying rc aircraft and trying to encourage young people to get
Bob Parmelee (bhpa*@*ail.com) Read More »