David 2011 (Davi*@*rks.com)
My flight experience started with a Cox control line model at the age of 9. I have been flying RC since 1977. As with the
David Roberts (davi*@*h3d.com)
I’ve personally taught over 100 people to fly model aircraft. Several have gone on to fly commercial aircraft as a profession, several have gone on
David Beardsley (dabe*@*ail.com)
I fly LOS model sailplanes (gliders) that are launched to altitude with an electric motor, specifically FAI F5J competition models. I was the team manager
Robert Forrester (rlfo*@*ail.com)
I am 51 years old and started flying racing drones in 2019. I am also a Boy Scout leader using drones for education and entertainment.
Larry Markey (larr*@*ber.com)
I have been flying model aircraft for 65 years. I have flown in local and national contests I have over 100 aircraft in flying condition
Alex (airc*@*ail.com)
Flying matters to me because I really like the idea of leaving the ground. It’s so cool to be controlling something that’s moving around up
Aldert Kruims (akru*@*ail.com)
It gives freedom. The experience, the creative ideas, craftsmanship and skills are all promoted.
Micki Bowne (mick*@*hoo.com)
I’ve been flying with my husband for 43 years. It’s definitely our main hobby.
Robert Broomfield (chao*@*ail.com)
I’ve been flying over 45 years! Always been an AMA member#11471. Also have my FAA ID#FA334PPH97. I fly everything from 6oz micro planes up to
(robb*@*ail.com)
Because you can feel free. I also have learned a lot about electronics from this hobby
(kevi*@*hoo.com)
I have been able to apply my knowledge and skillsets to build and also help develope numerous model aircraft. A major portion of this hobby
Dale Douglass (ddde*@*ast.net)
My wife and I adopted our 5 grandchildren and the building, setup and flying is wonderful for family bonding. And can be very relaxing to
Adam Terry (RCwi*@*ail.com)
MY STORY Hi! My name is Adam Terry. I’m 25. I got started in the radio controlled aircraft hobby in late summer of 2016, right
(danj*@*ail.com)
I started flying quadcopters in 2016 after watching a video uploaded to youtube. The video showed two fpv drones, both lit with l.e.d.s ; flying
(kant*@*ail.com)
FPV drones are the greatest tool for education that has ever existed. Now the FAA is looking to ban kids from building their own drones
Jay Evans (jayb*@*ail.com)
Great family friendly hobby. RC flying is a great way to teach STEM to kids. It would be ashamed to eliminate such a safe and
Jason Smalling (jaso*@*ail.com)
Flying FPV race and freestyle drones gives me freedom. I have learned how to build, code and tune these drones whole staying safe and responsible.
Liam Batanides (lbat*@*ail.com)
I’m not even an adult yet. I fly responsibly and safely and have never had an accident with myself or anyone else because I’m so
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