Scratch-build aviation is a huge part of our STEM curriculum. As a middle school teacher, it’s been incredible to watch students gain a greater understanding and excitement about flight through building model airplanes. I enjoy
It’s impossible to legislate or track people into making wise decisions. Education is required. I think it would be more beneficial to require licensing to fly anything over micro weight in a populated area, independently
I am a retired Airline Transport Pilot. I am no longer able to fly transport aircraft for medical reasons. I very much enjoy being able to build and fly model aircraft for recreation. There are
It seems like our rights are slowly being done away with. I have been in this hobby for about 20 years now and I am having a really hard time finding a place to fly.
Nearly a lifelong hobby. Lived by an airport and figured out I could build models. Model-building and flying lead to my Masters in engineering. Model-building and flying lead to my attain Private Pilot rating. Planes
Dear sirs, Thank you for providing the opportunity for drone users to provide feedback regarding the new NPRM for “drones”. I hve been building and flying fixed wing RC airplanes for the last 40 years,
I am a private pilot who no longer flies “real” planes because of physical concerns. I enjoy flying small rc aircraft from my local soccer field and soon hope to be flying from a pond
It’s something to relax and enjoy. I don’t wanna have to worry about that I might accidentally be breaking the law because of one of my hobbies.
I started scratch building as a way to handle my PTSD, I’m a fire responder and the beauty of seeing something I created fly let’s me forget all the bad I have seen.
the proposed regulations are not necessary as there have not been any serious injuries or deaths due to the mismanagement of normal RC flying parameters and where accidental injuries did occur….the proposed regulations would not
Flying is a stress reliever for me, and I believe it will inspire kids to enter aviation in the future.
I have learned many new skills ranging from building and electronics knowledge to design and application. Far extending the model aircraft field. The joy of building your own functional air craft and the tranquility that