Testimonials – Random Picks

Cha Rathlef (chad*@*ail.com)

I fly a combination of LoS and FPV aircraft, including electric fixed wing, slope soaring gliders and small racing quads. I build many of my

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(peac*@*ook.com)

It matters to me it’s a freedom to enjoy . I can’t afford to operate a maned aircraft this is the next best thing, I

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(keit*@*ail.com)

I love to fly, but with the current environment, I am looking at quitting. It is hard enough just to find a place close to

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Bob Lasky (lext*@*mac.com)

Have enjoyed flying gliders and planes for years. Very, relaxing after work to head to the park a fly a glider. Always asked question about

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(pott*@*hoo.com)

We need some rules and some processes to educate new pilots while still maintaining the freedom we have at the moment. Anything under 1kg should

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Nick Gust (ng01*@*ail.com)

RC thought me so much growing up. I attribute it to helping me become an engineer. By adding regulations it’s going to be even harder

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m h (matt*@*ail.com)

I could write a book on this topic, so I will just write what I think is the most important thing about the hobby of

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Geoffrey Shapiro (gspe*@*hoo.com)

Field distance increases from 3 min to 30 min making hobby not feasible during late fall/winter (light restrictions) and burdensome due to distance Current field

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(k4kf*@*ail.com)

I’ve learned a great deal from being able to freely modify/test inexpensive aircraft. Although most of mine are fairly small, I do have one fully-autonomous

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(dan.*@*ail.com)

Democratization of aerial data collection. Everything including but not limited to STEM education, environmental monitoring/advocacy, civic engagement, humanitarian work, innovation, and more will suffer if

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(ared*@*ail.com)

I live in a rural area, city pop est 2500, county 10k max. Low rolling hills -southeast corner of the Ozarks. Wifi coverage is limited

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robin (robi*@*ail.com)

I am an amateur drone enthusiast, am just starting my career in professional drone photography. Adding more equiptment for me to spend my limited money

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Got FRIA? Update 2.13.23

Lee Kachner

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

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Got FRIA?

Lee Kachner

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 of 1.5.23. But as of right now,

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New Partnership March, 2022

Lee Kachner

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

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Washington DC Trip – Quick Update

Robert Dumea

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

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Trip to Washington DC, planned for Feb 18th-19th

Robert Dumea

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.

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The Flite Test Community Association Website goes live!

Robert Dumea

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

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