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Old 08-14-2004 | 12:39 AM
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Default RE: Teaching yourself to fly

I don't post much but would like to tip my hat to Willdo. I have not flown since 1963 and then rudder only with escapment for those that know what that is. I have collected many kits over the years and never lost my interest in R/C. I was in an accident and as Willdo suffered major neck and back surgeries although not as bad as his. I can't see in front of me and about a 20 to 30 degree above angle. I build for others and do quite well at a 7 to 8 on a 10 scale.

After reading this foum guess what I did I went and flew today. I live out in the country no club, no instructor but after reading all this and Willdo I went for it. No landing strip just a farmers field that had been cut. RERSULT a real 10+ made two flights with broken props on landing both times, the first one my fault the wind on the second, got hit sideways about 3 foot from the ground no damage to aircraft. I can only say here I go, I have quite a few planes built and ready to go and only needed someone like Willdo to show I should go for it.

I wish only the best for all of you and at age 60 I feel like a kid right now and have batteries charging for tomorrow. I CAN'T BELIEVE I FLEW TODAY AND LANDED. Thanks Willdo for the inspiration.