(teds*@*ail.com)
I grew up building and flying RC planes with my father, and have continued the hobby for 40+ years. What this has taught me is
thomas kitchen (thom*@*hoo.com)
I am disabled and flying is a hobby i love and can afford, and keep in shape at feild, I fly year round, have been
Dany Pelletier (dany*@*ail.com)
Awesome hobby, Learn something every day, technology, aeronautics, building, techniques. Also awesome camaraderie. Great equalizer of people. People from different walks of life, professions, religions…
Scott Eichmann (toly*@*ail.com)
I could see having the pilot register and taking an online safety course that is free or requiring a registered pilot alongside an unregistered apprentice
Michael Smith (mike*@*ail.com)
I am a retired A/C Mechanic,been flying RC aircraft for 35 years I Love aviation. I enjoy scratch building, gas and eletric models,Bnf models. This
Jeff Kodysz (jeff*@*ail.com)
I am both a recreational RC pilot and Part 107 certified. Flying remote controlled aircraft is something close to my heart as I’ve been enjoying
(dkro*@*aol.com)
I am a commercial airline pilot as well as a certificated A&P. My interest in aviation would not have happened, if it were not for
Doug Melillo (doug*@*ail.com)
It matters to my group of students because, it bring dads, daughters, and son, and grandparents to something they did when they were younger. Teaching
Mike Bauer (mike*@*ail.com)
I have been building and flying models for better than 60 years,starting with free flight,then control line,and finally, r/c without all of these regs. I
(laur*@*ail.com)
The technical engineering of RC aircraft is often more enjoyable for me, having a hobby where I can work through technical problems in an enjoyable
Marc (marc*@*ail.com)
If not for easy access to the model aircraft when I was young I wouldnt currently be pursuing a career aerospace engineering. Involvement in this
(moos*@*uno.com)
As a senior citizen who has flown models for almost 50 years, my remaining flying time may be limited because of age and ability. Please
Jack Sheller (jerz*@*ail.com)
I am retired, living in a motorhome with limited space and funds. I belong to a club in Florida and fly at our field when
(jnol*@*ink.net)
This is a great hobby that promotes community. The new requirements will pretty much end the opportunity for me and many in my region.
Scott S (noma*@*ail.com)
The lobbyists against drones started with helicopter pilots who see them as a threat to their jobs. A drone flying at 400 feet that’s not
Got FRIA? Update 2.13.23
What do I need to establish a FRIA (FAA Recognized Identification Area) for my flying location? Now the answer to this may change in the future due to a current inquiry we have with the FAA as described in the recent FTCA Update. But as of right now, the checklist
New Partnership March, 2022
We want to announce an exciting new partnership with the FPV Freedom Coalition (FPVFC) that we have been working on for some time behind the scenes. The FPVFC is a likeminded non-profit organization that has a commitment to support everyone involved in recreational radio control and first person view small
Washington DC Trip – Quick Update
On Feb 18 we had the opportunity to travel to Washington DC to meet with the heads of the UAS integration office from the FAA. We were warmly welcomed and the meeting went fantastic. Although we are not out of the woods, I am optimistic that we have not only the right message, but
Trip to Washington DC, planned for Feb 18th-19th
UPDATE: Josh Bixler is heading to washington Feb 18th-19th to meet with several key people from the FAA and hopefully also with some congressmen and senators. We are hoping to fill these two days in with as many meetings as possible to turn the current proposals to a positive direction.
The Flite Test Community Association Website goes live!
This is our community home. Here you will find amazing people and their stories, directions to our free services and content, updates and upcoming events, answers to your most frequent questions and a lot more! This is just a start. We have a lot of ideas and content being currently