This is a reminder that the Bayside Auction is coming up this Saturday October 29th and we need about 15 people to help out. If you can help, please email Mike West at iflyi16@comcast.net to let him know you will be there. Everyone is welcome to attend and we always have a good time. This… Continue reading One last 2011 Auction Reminder
Category: Aircraft
R/C to UAV Pilot Career Path?
Looks like the military (and eventually law enforcement & security firms) are out scouting for remotely flown vehicle operators, or so says this article. Is this a full time job for you or someone who flies R/C? R/C Flying As A Career
June Flightline Available
Just released to the web is the June 2011 Flightline. Go grab your copy from the Flightline page that can be found at this link.
NTSB Says RC Pilot Caused Collision
In what is probably the first real justification for FAA regulation of model aircraft activities, the National Transportation Safety Board has found that the RC pilot is at fault for the collision at a flying event in Colorado in August 2010. ย This marks the first time (that I’ve seen) the NTSB and FAA have publicly… Continue reading NTSB Says RC Pilot Caused Collision
Presidential TFR for 4/20 & 4/21
The President will be in and around the Bay Area again this week and unfortunately that means no R/C flights. ย The AMA web site has the full details, but like before it prevents just about everyone trying to fly model aircraft from flying anywhere within a 30 mile radius of the visit sites, which span… Continue reading Presidential TFR for 4/20 & 4/21