Testimonials – Random Picks

Ed Spencer (eesp*@*aol.com)

I love building and learning from this hobby. I started flying with cheap drones too nice ones with good cameras too building which led into

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(sean*@*ail.com)

There are much bigger concerns the FAA should be occupied with such as unregistered powered paragliders or home made rockets (manned and unmaneed) that could

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(bece*@*ail.com)

I want to fly my model aircraft free of the stress of FAA breathing down my nose on a field. Drones and RC planes are

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Ken Roszel (kros*@*ger.edu)

My main concern is that new regulations would discourage new club members and in turn cause a negative impact on the economic health of the

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Snyder (bksn*@*wtc.net)

Flying matters to me for the following reasons: Story: We lost our oldest son (26 years old) to suicide and this took a great toll

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Kyle Preiss (prei*@*ail.com)

I have entered this hobby as an enthusiast. I find the hobby fascinating and the initial knowledge gap is gigantic. Adding significant restrictions in flying

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Jimmie Stephens (jimm*@*ail.com)

I’m a licensed pilot but no longer actively flying privately. Radio control flying as a hobby and to get grandchildren and neighbor kids interested. Hobby

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Levi (all5*@*bal.net)

My interest in RC flying vehicles goes back about nine years when I got a toy-grade helicopter for Christmas. For some time, I was mainly

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(mich*@*hoo.com)

Flying a model plane with a motor, receiver, and a battery is a simple as it should ever be. We are trying to make our

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Brian (bhix*@*ail.com)

With the current drafted intent of this proposal, I would be forced to quit the hobby. If intent was re-written that anything under 400′ ceiling

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(jaso*@*cox.net)

It is an easy way for my family to spend time together. We already have to budget all expenses and an ID system will price

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Anthony V (armo*@*hoo.com)

This hobby provides a valuable outlet for educators as well as hobbiest to enjoy a fun safe hobby. The current FAA proposed regulations will effectively

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(DMCf*@*hoo.com)

I build and fly RC vehicles as my hobby and release from stress of work/life. Nearly 100% of the time I am flying either in

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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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