I first got introduced to RC by a pair of guys who flew Q-Tees for RC Combat. I was handed the radio with a TD running full blast [already flying] and was able to keep the radio for almost 2 full seconds before handing it back.
This planted the seed to not only give RC a try, but also RC Combat someday.
These guys could build a QT fuselage from scrap sticks in the junk pile and keep the wings flying with field repairs. They could put on quite a show of "Low and Slow" dog fighting that only took up as much space as a baseball infield. My first Q Tee lead a charmed life, it was even found laying in the woods by our LHS owner after my sister flew it out of range one day.