FLIGHT CLUB | Show & Tell | AUG 08
NEXT MEETUP Saturday, August 8
2.00p to 4.00p
$0/person
Got a drone you’re itching to show off, or just curious what everyone else is flying? This is your invite to Flight Club.
Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 2:00p to 4:00p.
Bring whatever you’re working on — a custom build, your daily flyer, or just questions about where to start. SHOW & TELL is where the Helios crew swaps stories, compares notes, and geeks out over what everyone’s been building. Trade tips, get feedback, or just soak in what’s possible. New to flying? No pressure — come watch, ask questions, and figure out your next move.
During our last meetup we planned our very first Flight School beta class. We finalized the base curriculum, then put our Flight Trainer readiness to the test; the Dragonfly is nearly ready for its debut, but we went with the DJI Neo this time. The class ran last Saturday, and it was a blast. Huge thanks to David L and Chantelle for the amazing work they put into this thoughtfully structured event. Thank you to Gordon for coaching flight team two — plus everyone who flew and advised and shared great feedback afterward. The results gave us real clarity on where this program is headed: we’re confident we can get brand-new pilots to “Basic Controlled Flight” in just two two-hour classes. That’s huge — the faster pilots reach basic flight, the sooner we can start moving them into custom skill modules that let each pilot shape a track suited to their own interests, whether that’s freestyle, FPV racing, or something like Search & Rescue.
Volunteers Needed — Flight School Beta Round 2
We’re running one more beta class before opening Flight School to the public, and we need 6–12 pilots with limited or no flight experience to join. Once we have our volunteer list, we’ll lock in a date sometime in August for the class — held separately from our regular Meetup. Interested? Contact David Voetmann ( david.voetmann@edmonds.edu ) to get on the list.
This Saturday we’re keeping the focus on SHOW & TELL, so bring your project and plan on plenty of time to share. We’ll also have the Neo out for anyone who wants to take it for a spin. If time allows, we’ll open up the workshop — tools, new equipment, and experienced builders on hand to help with anything from a quick fix to a stubborn troubleshoot.
Who Can Join?
Everyone’s welcome — whether you’re a seasoned pilot or brand new to drones, come share, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
HOST _ David Voetmann
David, a lifelong designer and maker, spent his childhood in Africa. This formative experience instilled a conviction that it’s better to create your own solutions than to wait around hoping someone else will solve your problems. To this end, he earned a BFA in Industrial Design at the University of Washington. This study deepened an enduring conviction that solving problems and making things is deeply coded into our humanity. Over the last few years he has explored the transformation of our economy as new technologies democratize opportunity. He now runs The Facility Makerspace where ordinary people with extraordinary ideas gain access to an 11,000sf sandbox for innovation with all the tools, training, and community you need to turn thoughts into things.
Flight Club is back to meeting 2 times a month: every 2nd Saturday from 2.00p – 4.00p as well as the 4th Thursday of every month from 6.00p – 8.00p.
Moving forward, we will prioritize SHOW & TELL. So let us know you’re coming and share what you’re working on and geek out over everyone’s progress. We will also have some time to talk about where HELIOS is going and explore the schedule of upcoming events.
Please feel free to contact David ( david.voetmann@edmonds.edu ) if you have ideas for future Flight Club events.
This 2-hour meetup takes place adjacent to a working shop. If you would like to explore our workshop full of tools please be prepared for the following safety precautions.
SAFETY
– Closed-toed shoes
– No loose-fitting clothing
– Tie back long hair
– Eye protection (available on site)
NOTE
Please make every effort to show up on time.
This meetup is open to anyone over 16 years old. Kids under 18 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others.
