The FAA is changing and modernizing the National Airspace System. These modernizations particularly affect small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or sUAS – our model airplanes and us, recreational flyers. They have made certain exceptions for the Spirits of St. Louis RC Flying Club Inc. We now are able to operate under a persistentContinue Reading
What is a FRIA ? “A FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Area) is a defined geographic area where drones can be flown without Remote ID equipment. Both the drone and the pilot must be located within the FRIA’s boundaries throughout the operation. In addition, the pilot of the drone must be ableContinue Reading
For those of you who are members of the FliteTest community, you know Josh Bixler. The time to act is now!Continue Reading
Most of you know how big of a Extreme Flight Fanboy I am and founder, Chris Hinson fan. I’ve owned at least a dozen of his air-frames since Mark Trent introduced me to the 60″ Laser, which I wiped out in that fateful “Dual Rate” debacle but ultimately ended upContinue Reading
So it seems that every time we turn around, there is a new proposed rule that puts our flying at risk. I have read the proposed rules and they WILL impact us if allowed to pass unmodified. The AMA has done an excellent job reviewing the proposal and giving weContinue Reading