I became interested in hobby aircraft within the last 10 years and started by building my own planes and learning all about the hobby by using designs provided by Flite Test. What was most interesting
I am a former teacher that has been flying for over 20 years. In the past I have taught extra curricular classes on flight where we build gliders and/or planes. This would no longer be
I am concern that the proposed 12 month application period for “FAA recognized ID areas” will eventually result in land owners holding flying clubs hostage; if the club can’t get a new flying area, they’ll
I’m retired firefighter that has just started in the hobby (approx. 3 years). The hobby has allowed me to develop new skills increase my eye hand coordination and most significantly kept me out of my
I’m retired firefighter that has just started in the hobby (approx. 3 years). The hobby has allowed me to develop new skills increase my eye hand coordination and most significantly kept me out of my
I am who I am because of model aviation. Early in life I became interested in aviation. I built and designed model airplanes which eventually lead me to become a Aerospace Engineer. I have worked
I have been flying since the late 60s. I had lots of hobbies and sports. Baseball, motorcycle riding road and dirt. I am disabled now so all I can do is my beloved RC hobby.
Although I have greatly enjoyed flying RC fixed wing aircraft and attempting to learn how to fly an RC helicopter over the years, I have always had a fascination with aerial photography, and when drone
Flying RC is all I have now as I came down with Diabetes and can’t fly full scale. It’s my passion and it helps my PTSD along with gives me a reason to live. Taking
Flying got me through a bad time in life. My world had just fallen apart, went through a terrible divorce and that left me broken and unsure of anything at all. My confidence shaken, my
Flying got me through a bad time in life. My world had just fallen apart, went through a terrible divorce and that left me broken and unsure of anything at all. My confidence shaken, my
I fly several types of RC planes, but large scale aerobatic planes (35%-42%) are my main focus. This is my passion, and the way I have chosen to spend most of my time in retirement.