Richard Ackermann (rich*@*steo.de)
I have always been inspired by flying, since I was a kid, but it is a complicated hobby to get into, especially because of the
(bill*@*acy.com)
I enjoy building model aircraft as much or more than flying them. I have to drive a half hour to get to a remote area
Steve Byrum (stev*@*uth.net)
I’ve flown RC for 30 years. It is the most challenging, fulfilling hobby I have ever had. Every aircraft and every flight is unique. I
(csil*@*.rr.com)
My family has flown model aircraft since the 1940s, my father flying free-flight, then RC as the technology developed. I few as a child in
Josh Quint (mr.j*@*ail.com)
I build and fly aircraft and rockets using scratch build to keep costs down and to educate students
GDS (geor*@*ail.com)
Building and flying model aircraft was pivotal to my becoming an engineer. It offers opportunities for hands-on education, development of critical skill sets, and problem
(kcha*@*aim.com)
I have built and flown all my life. I would be devastated by these restrictions. I fly helis and planes close in LOS and NEVER
Joshua Terrasas (jcte*@*ail.com)
I got into the hobby because I wanted to develop autonomous flight controllers/robotics. My interest has grown a lot though, and now I enjoy just
(bhar*@*ail.com)
Just a hobbies/tinkerer who loves safe flying and showing educating others – especially kids.. Not a daredevil, not interested in extreme range or height, keep
(tito*@*hoo.com)
Flying is very relaxing to me, and escape from reality even if it is for a few minutes
Kevin Swiger (kls2*@*att.net)
I introduced my son to fixed wing RC aircraft at a very early age. Over the years, we have designed, built, and flown several aircraft.
Art Kelly (afke*@*ail.com)
Boeing projects a need for over 200,000 new jobs in the aviation industry each year for at least the next ten years. Most airlines are
Jimmy Chalmers (jcha*@*ail.com)
In the early 70s my neighbor was an avid RC enthusiast. A few years later I was at a flying field at Duke University and
Aaron Ibosh (aaro*@*ail.com)
Flying has been my hobby for over 30 years. Never have I ever had to deal with any crap like this, just ama which I
Noah Stipe (flyi*@*ail.com)
I’m young and don’t have a lot of money to spend on extra equipment. Also I live out in the country where internet connection is
(mvs0*@*hoo.com)
I live in a rural area where cellular service can be poor or non existent in some places. I enjoy flying for recreation and plan
Scott Williams (sawd*@*hoo.com)
I’ve been a hobbyist pilot for more than 30 years (flying airplanes and drones below 400 feet) in mostly rural areas many miles from the
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