Austin H (a4tw*@*hoo.com)
Flying is relaxing to me. I used to fly as a kid and started back up as the hobby became cheaper after my family has
Robert Bixler (bljg*@*bal.net)
I fly for recreation. I find it enjoyable and relaxing. I also see value from the standpoint of education, especially STEM programs that utilize aviation
Mike Petersen (pete*@*hoo.com)
This is a hobby for my son and I to enjoy. We build the aircraft fly them and wreck them. Then fix them fly them
Ron Baisden (rona*@*hoo.com)
Flying is a great hobby to help students learn about engineering and sciences. These restrictions could limit the outreach and accessibility afforded these students.
(nade*@*ent.edu)
I’m a high school teacher working to teach my students the design and engineering process through model aviation. This regulation shuts down my entire program.
Larry Goodman (ldgo*@*bal.net)
Just in this for fun because I love flight! At this point I’ll mostly build my own aircraft and I’m really not exited about added
Matt (matt*@*ail.com)
I have loved all aspects of flight since I was a child. Now as a Hobbyist, I can enjoy my love of flight and share
(park*@*ail.com)
What has happen to the RC hobby? Keep adding all the rules and regulations and you will kill the hobby.
Daniel E. (jmda*@*ail.com)
R/C flying is my #1 hobby outside the home. These regulation will take away my flying fields and will not improve safety. Those individuals who
(greg*@*ter.net)
Great hobby does not need to be regulated by the gov. Just like I don’t want them regulating my golf game.
(gnat*@*ail.com)
How can we grow businesses and pass on the hobby if it is so complex that nobody wants to do it?
Richard Smith (rjsm*@*hoo.com)
I flew model aircraft as a teenager in 1990s and recently started back in the hobby with my 6 and 8 year old boys. I
(none*@*ing.com)
The freedom to go and fly far above any government, job, stress… To be able to pass on the love of flight to a new
KP80 (rpth*@*ine.net)
I don’t see any evidence of increased risk that is driving these regulations. That is, has there been an increase in accidents, injury, property damage,
Alvin Burke (onec*@*1@q.com)
Increasing the regulations is not going to have a large effect on the fliers that cause most of the problems. This is because the fliers
Jesse Strawbridge (jrst*@*ech.net)
It is something I can do with my grandkids and allows me to enjoy flying again. I am disabled and can no longer fly real
Foam Flyer (parr*@*hoo.com)
Added regulation increases costs and complexities. Added costs presents a barrier for younger impressionable minds. Younger people would be less interested in model aviation as
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