Martin Shaffer (msha*@*aol.com)
I have been building and flying model aircraft for 33 years. In that time myself and thousands of other aviation enthusiasts have been safely integrated
Ivan Shulgin (duck*@*ail.com)
FPV flying is my main hobby and a way to get some cash from small commercial shoots. If this regulation will be applied in US,
Daniel Montgomery (dan.*@*ail.com)
Due to an accident, I cannot ride motorcycles anymore. RC flight has given me a comparable stress outlet, as well as an enjoyable hobby. I
Carlos Ventus (carl*@*ail.com)
I have a military background and was a crew chief on C-130, H-53, WC-135 and many other aircraft. Flying drones has given me a way
Robert Crenshaw (rcre*@*oud.com)
For the past 9-1/2 years I have been disabled due to blood clot issues in my whole right leg. Most of the hobbies I had,
Bill Thompson (btho*@*mac.net)
I have been the hobby for 40 years. I was hoping to get to fly when I retire but with the cost associated with the
Kevin Lynch (lync*@*ail.com)
It’s been a hobby and passion since I was a young child. My father was an Air Force Pharmacist and I joined with the hope
Phil Dotchon (phil*@*hon.com)
Flying is an escape from work and personal stress that motivates me daily, it’s something that I use mentally as an aid to looking past
Johnathan Schmalzel (john*@*ail.com)
I started flying when I was very young. My Grandpa was a Hang glider pilot and eventually switch over to a Grob and Cessna once
David Hall (dhal*@*@me.com)
I’ve been flying RC planes since 1975. Back then I built balsa kits and scratch built balsa model planes. My first RC radio was a
Don Athon (papa*@*hoo.com)
Started with U-Control in grammar school. Began building kits in Junior High and continued into High School and dreamt of the day I could afford
John Barajas (neve*@*ail.com)
My dad bought me my first rc plane when I was 12. I will never forget the enjoyable moments and lessons I learned building to
Lawrence Nuesslein (larr*@*msn.com)
It is a great way to get outside, use your brain and spend time with my kids.
Philip Camp (phil*@*ail.com)
Flying rc keeps me sane. My get a way, my escape from the real world. We go to events during flying season to forget about
(anta*@*ail.com)
It is a hobby I do with my son and daughters.
William (Rick) Lingenfelter (rick*@*ail.com)
I love to fly all forms of model aircraft, from racing multi-rotors using FPV, to sailplanes, from helicopters to aerobatic fixed wing, from scale to
Captain Art (767C*@*ail.com)
My interest in aviation started with models at an early age. I am now a Captain and 35 year veteran of United Airlines with over
Brian Hursey (bhur*@*ail.com)
Aviation has been in my family. My dad is a pilot I grew up on a naval base. When I found out I had epilepsy
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