It is strongly recommended if you want to fly “Non-Commercially” and your RC aircraft weighs more than .55 lbs. (250 grams) and less than 55 lbs. (25 kg) that you register your RC aircraft with the FAA under “The Exception for
FAA Makes Major Drone ID Marking Change
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration
Selecting Your First Radio
One of the biggest decisions a newcomer makes is choosing which radio to buy. It might actually be your second radio, but your first advanced radio if you started with a ready-to-fly package that had a single-use transmitter. Now that
Field Dedication “Brownie’s Field”
Staten Island RC Modelers has dedicated its flying field in memory of founding members George and Mary Brown. The Staten Island RC Modelers held a ceremony on April 22, 2017 to honor the late George and Mary Brown. The plaque,