Alex Veskland (sash*@*ail.com)
There’s nothing more relaxing and peaceful, yet challenging like flying RC aircraft. It requires great skill, patience, knowledge, and investment. To be hindered by another
James Thompson (dlxp*@*hoo.com)
I am a disabled veteran. Flying my fixed wing aircraft, helps me deal with my PTSD.
Ed Ruttledge (ed.r*@*ast.net)
I am a semi-professional photographer. Retired, I provide photographic and video content as an unpaid volunteer to government entities and non-profit organizations which have included
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
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
(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
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
Marc Lacativa (rb26*@*ail.com)
My little brother died in April, causing me to become massively depressed. Many days I can’t even fight hard enough to even get out of
Brian Kugler (kugd*@*ail.com)
It is a great learning experience for my kids. Gets them out of the house to spend quality time with their dad. It is a
Keith Handy (cove*@*aim.com)
I began flying R/C in 1989. This is my passion. I’ve been enamored with flight since I was six years old. I can’t afford to
Jeff Williams (Knig*@*aol.com)
At a time when so many stuggle with mental health, it saddens & frustrates me that our own government seeks to make such a benign
David S. (DJSo*@*ail.com)
I am a fourth-generation modeler, and a third-generation private pilot. I am also an engineer at a light aircraft manufacturer. In short, I was given
Bill M. (sile*@*cox.net)
I have been safely flying radio controlled airplanes and gliders for 53 years. It is more than a hobby, it is a passion. I have
Gideon Zafiu (zafi*@*hoo.com)
When I was a little kid I started off flying paper airplanes. When I grew a little older about 5 or 6 years old I
Lee Souter (lee@*@*uter.us)
Hello, my name is Lee Souter. I am a RC model enthusiast and have been a member of the AMA for the last 10 years.
Aaron Gnade (adgn*@*ail.com)
I have been flying for over 20 years. It has been a very therapeutic hobby for me. It has driven me to learn all types
Martin Møller (6zt8*@*ens.com)
I’ve always been interested in flying and this is a great hobby to enjoy with friends. One question I keep asking myself is, what is
(jedi*@*hsi.com)
It’s my relaxation from daily life. Three generations of family have been in model aviation. I’m still going to do it even if it means
Got FRIA? Update 2.13.23
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
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