Alan, I have been running FPV Freedom Coalition for 5 years. FPV Freedom Coalition is mostly focused on multi rotors but we also welcome FPV wing fliers and we also get involved a lot with part 107. We have been primarily a governmental affairs organization, pressing the FAA to make it easier for us to fly recreational sUAS (that includes RC planes). I am also a member of the ASTM Remote ID working group who wrote the spec which complies with the FAA Remote ID rules. Now that FTCA also falls under my stewardship, we will continue to share governmental topics from FPV Freedom Coalition with FTCA as appropriate. In other words, when it makes sense, the FTCA will take the cue from FPV Freedom Coalition on topics like encouraging Congressional Representatives and Senators to vote one way or another on a bill. I am keenly aware that this is not necessarily what FTCA members signed up for so we will keep the requests to a minimum.First off, Thank You Dave for being on the forum. It is always nice to see someone from Flite Test reading the concerns and the thoughts from the community.
Curious minds need to know if the FTCA is going to change ?
Dave please keep posting your thoughts and insights.
LB, yes I have. Last Thursday, this was mentioned several times by Dallas Brooks, Co-Chair of the Drone Safety Team with Jeffry Vincent, Exec Director, UAS Integration Office, FAA. The rulemaking committee for BVLOS is at work and we won't know for sure but it appears a part 108 or something similar to what we proposed in the BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee is likely to happen. I am a huge supporter of part 108 as it reinforces the delineation between commercial and recreational. We want recreational operators to continue to be able to comply with Remote ID with just broadcast remote ID while Congress has mandated the FAA create new rules requiring Network remote ID.Hi @DaveM,
A while ago there had been mention/rumor of a FAA part 108 for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight. Have you heard anything about that and where it stands?
LB
Emails? I have to send emails too? It reminds me of the meme of a mother with her head in her hands and she says, "The want dinner...again." Seriously, would this group want to see an email now and then? We are doing a LOT at Flite Test. Much of it is changing internal processes and the desired result is numerous changes that are starting to become visible. My thought process spans Flite Test and FTCA and that includes our growing STEM initiatives.I have not been on the forums much and was looking for updates from FTCA. Had not received an email in a long time and no updates on FTCA Youtube, nor website.
This is interesting. Wecome and good for you Dave.
Getting back to the FTCA monthly update email would be nice.Emails? I have to send emails too? It reminds me of the meme of a mother with her head in her hands and she says, "The want dinner...again." Seriously, would this group want to see an email now and then? We are doing a LOT at Flite Test. Much of it is changing internal processes and the desired result is numerous changes that are starting to become visible. My thought process spans Flite Test and FTCA and that includes our growing STEM initiatives.
Thanks for the response...and the information.Emails? I have to send emails too? It reminds me of the meme of a mother with her head in her hands and she says, "The want dinner...again." Seriously, would this group want to see an email now and then? We are doing a LOT at Flite Test. Much of it is changing internal processes and the desired result is numerous changes that are starting to become visible. My thought process spans Flite Test and FTCA and that includes our growing STEM initiatives.
Emails? I have to send emails too? It reminds me of the meme of a mother with her head in her hands and she says, "The want dinner...again." Seriously, would this group want to see an email now and then? We are doing a LOT at Flite Test. Much of it is changing internal processes and the desired result is numerous changes that are starting to become visible. My thought process spans Flite Test and FTCA and that includes our growing STEM initiatives.
Please allow me respond to the transparency comment. I have over four decades business experience including twenty five years on the board of a bank. I have spent the last five years leading FPV Freedom Coalition, an all-volunteer, not for profit, advocating the FAA for your rights to fly.Thanks for the response...and the information.
I think some form of communication would be good, whether that is an email, website blog/post/forum post, youtube, etc.
Transparency, at least on the FTCA side, is important. Even with regards internal processes.
Al, We are trying to determine what we need to do to update the site. We are putting a lot of energy into the FT app. And, we are working on a Plans Plan. That is, how do we offer plans for new designs and still keep things equitable for FTCA members who have had a discount for the 13 available sets of plans. And, FTCA still benefits from the close relationship with FPV Freedom Coalition which provides the only governmental affairs effort for recreational operators other than the AMA.Hello Dave,
Do you have any idea about when the FTCA site will be updated ?
Al
The first update to the FTCA site that I would like is regarding the plans discount....FTCA members who have had a discount for the 13 available sets of plans.... What updates to the FTCA website would you like to see?...
Merv, Yes, FTCA members will continue to receive discounts on plans. We are working on the details of announcing updates to our program around Flite Test plans.The first update to the FTCA site that I would like is regarding the plans discount.
The most recent discount code, now expired, was in October of 23, some 6 months ago. Are FTCA members going to continue enjoying a discount on plans? Or is this a perk that we once had but will no longer enjoy?
I would very much like to see the FTCA to offer liability insurance as a perk of membership. Similar to the liability coverage of my membership in another RC related association. The FTCA once spoke about offering this coverage but there had been no update, no news just crickets.
Thank you for your continued engagement with the forums, it is very much appreciated.