My AMA story begins when I was in grade school and went to a Civil Air Patrol event in a plowed-out corn field where a remote control aircraft club flew balsa and fabric-covered RC planes. I was captivated. Later on in junior high, I had a Cosmic Wind Control Line plane, Free Flight helicopter, and glider. None made it to high school, and I took a break from the hobby until I was living in an apartment and going to school.
I wanted to reconnect with that joyful time again and with little money in hand, I answered an AMA mail asking for financial support to help move the headquarters to Indiana. I gave what I could at the time and joined a local RC club, learning to fly on a Mirage 550 by Goldberg. To my delight, the hobby has followed me ever since. I have always taken great joy in those moments at the flying field remembering my Dad and the times we shared.
