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
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
Toby Silhavy (torq*@*hoo.com)
I have bought a farm in Peebles, Ohio. Our field is one of the nicest in the United States. I have personally invested $500,000 just
(stom*@*ail.com)
The stated purpose of safety is a smoke screen hiding the fact that business are about to make big money and our government is supporting
Zach Pierce (zach*@*ail.com)
It’s has to be the best ” thing ” I’ve ever done in my life. I now have a 9 year old son learning to
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.
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
Andrew Hall (andy*@*ail.com)
I fly all the time in what would be considered shielded operations in class d and class e airspace without authorization from the local airport
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.
Cliff Ladwig (Alwa*@*ail.com)
I just got into flying about 2 years ago and it has been the most rewarding hobby because I love the science behind the physics
Jim Stewart (js52*@*ail.com)
As written, the NPRM contains a number of misunderstandings about the model aircraft hobby and will cause serious harm to hundreds of thousands of modelers/pilots.
Max (maxw*@*oud.com)
Flying matters to me cause it’s a healthy form of escapism from all the stresses in my life. I’ve been in the hobby for over
(aiki*@*ail.com)
As a kid I had dreams of becoming an aeronautical engineer. I dabbled in model rocketry, and was obsessed with the idea of having an
Einarr Freyvidr (knig*@*hoo.com)
I have loved flying since I was a very young child, but manned aircraft have never been financially viable, so radio control has fulfilled that
Oran (oran*@*ail.com)
I love flying. I am an airline pilot and FPV pilot. Being able to fly freely and the feeling of being airborne is an important
(theo*@*ail.com)
Flying is an escape from reality for me. When I put on the goggles and get into the air I can forget about the troubles
Luke (flav*@*ail.com)
It is my passion. I love building, designing, and flying. I honestly couldn’t imagine where I would be without it. Most of the fields/ activities
Tweak Racer (rich*@*hoo.com)
I make my living working for an FPV drone company that will be wiped out by the new regulations. I am an AMA club board
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