I fell in love with RC flight at 14, and I've kept a transmitter in my hands for more than three decades. I sold every toy I owned to buy my first airplane—a Thundercore .40 that was wildly underpowered but full of promise. There was no buddy-box back then—just a mentor ready to grab the radio and hope for a save. I learned the hard way, and I've loved every minute.
I've watched our hobby evolve from AM to FM to PCM and now rock-solid 2.4 GHz systems. Over the years, I've flown just about everything: helicopters, drones, turbine jets, and all sorts of prop airplanes. The technology keeps changing, but the thrill of hearing the servos and engine come alive never does. Now nearing 50, I'm still as excited to fly as the day I started.
RC has shaped who I am, and I plan to keep flying for life.
