Flite Test

Flite Test is an RC aircraft and aviation education company based in Paris, Ohio, United States. It began in 2010 as a radio control aviation show and expanded into aircraft kits, educational resources and community activities. The company focuses on helping people build, fly and learn about model aircraft. Its products include beginner aircraft, more advanced builds, electronics and hands-on aviation learning materials.

RC Aircraft Kits

Flite Test designs RC airplanes for different levels of experience.

One of its beginner models is the FT Tiny Trainer, part of the Mighty Mini range. It is intended to help new RC pilots learn the basic skills needed to fly a model aircraft.

Another product is the FT Mighty Mini Old Fogey, which draws on the appearance of earlier model aircraft designs.

The company also makes models based on military aircraft, including the FT Mighty Mini F-22 Raptor and FT Mighty Mini Zero.

For people interested in aerobatic flying, Flite Test lists the FT 3D XL, a larger development of its FT 3D aircraft.

These products give builders different choices, from training aircraft to models intended for more demanding flying.

Learning Through Building

Education is a major part of the Flite Test approach.

The company believes that building an aircraft helps people understand how it works.

Its learning materials include online build videos, articles and other resources that explain aircraft assembly and flying.

One of its kits allows builders to make and fly three different aircraft using a step-by-step video.

Flite Test also sells electronics, tools and building materials.

These resources allow people to work through the process of preparing an aircraft rather than only flying a completed model.

STEM Education and Flight Resources

Flite Test develops STEM education resources for classrooms and other learning settings.

Its educational projects connect aviation with engineering and problem-solving.

The company provides classroom kits and hands-on activities intended to help students understand flight through practical work.

Trevor helps develop the educational resources used in these programs.

Flite Test also directs new pilots toward information about responsible flying and choosing suitable flying locations.

Additional learning resources include Wings Simulator, which users can explore after checking computer and controller requirements.

Community and Events

Flite Test has a community of RC pilots, builders, educators and families.

Its activities include Flite Fest, where people can gather around model aviation.

The company also has a physical gathering place at Edgewater Airpark.

Flite Test provides ways for users to ask questions, share aircraft builds and connect with other people involved in RC flying.

Its website includes videos, articles and resources for different levels of experience.

For pilots and aviation fans, Flite Test combines aircraft building, flying and education. Its kits and learning materials provide a way to explore aviation through practical projects, while its community activities connect people who share an interest in flight.