"I have dedicated the majority of my life to promoting and competing within the radio control hobby and RCUniverse shares my same passion and dedication. Their rapid growth and expanded reach to all areas of the hobby convinced me that they are the leading online player in the R/C industry. I am glad to be working with them," said Hyde.

Hyde has won numerous titles throughout his young, but impressive career. He is a 12-time National Champion, 11-time U.S. World Team member, the 1991-93 World Champion in F3A, and the 1999-01 World Champion in F3D. The first pilot to win World Championships in two different disciplines, Hyde won the Tournament of Champions three times, including the final one in 2002 as well as the Helicopter Nationals in 2001 and the XFC (Extreme Flight Championship). Clearly gifted with the sticks, Hyde began flying at only 4 years of age and won his first pattern competition at the age of 5.