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Q : Who can fly an unmanned aerial system?

A: Any government agency may make application to
     the Federal Aviation Administration for a Certificate
     of Authorization for flight of a Spectra UAS.

Q: Is the Spectra certified?

A: Currently there is no certification process in place
     by the FAA. A UAS that has been given authority
    to fly under a COA is loosely considered "certified".
    The Spectra UA was first authorized to fly in Hays
    County, Texas on January 23rd, 2008.

Q: Will you help my agency apply for a COA?

A: Yes, RPFS personnel will assist any government
    agency apply for their certificate of authority.

Q: Who can fly a UA under a COA?

A: Any person who can pass a 2nd Class flight physical
     and have been trained and demostrate proficiency
     with the system.

Q : Why a flying wing?

A: A wing has proven to be a simple, rugged flyer.
     with no tail and only two moving surfaces, it is
     a less complex system to maintain.

Q: Do you still offer the SlipStream?

A: We will still offer the SlipStream conventional UA
     platform by request. The main interest has been
     99% for the Spectra UA platform.

Q: Do you offer training?

A: Yes, RPFS personnel will assist and train either at
     your location or ours for a fee. We offer a self
     training course of a computer flight simulator and a
     trainer wing for those that have some flying
     experience. The trainer wing allows you to hone
     your flying skills without risking the Spectra.