I was 11 when I won a Firebaby in the local hobby shop drawing. It had an .049 wasp engine that my uncle taught me how to start. I flew it some before graduating to a larger plane with a four bolt Fox 35. After a break of several years, I returned to the hobby in radio control. However, I have built and flown several cl planes since the 80's. (Tutor, Magician, Ringmaster, and a Flitestreak.) All of the elements of the hobby are great fun!