I too would like to let everyone know of a couple of successes I have had. I just recently met my club president's son at a fun fly/bar-b-que that we had a few weeks ago. Although his dad was the club pres., he did not fly, he enjoyed R/C trucks. He brought his RC-10GT and his Traxxass T-Maxx out. We talked the entire day about R/C Trucks (I have had several and still own a highly modified T-Maxx). I invited him to my house and showed him my set-up. Needless to say he was amazed at the extent of my modifications. During his visit, I started looking through my fieldbox. I came across several items that he would be able to upgrade his T-Maxx with. Although I paid good money for these hop-ups, I no longer needed them and donated them to him. He was suprised and offered to purchase the items, but I told him to take the items. Now he wants to start upgrading his T-Maxx more. I offered my assistance in any way possible. I used to race mine locally (fairly successful too) and have a really good understanding on what upgrades will benifit him. I learned the hard way, by spending tons of $$$ on different set-up that didn't work. I plan on helping him out further as he modifies his T-maxx.

I also was able to get one of my best friends into this great hobby. My other best friend and I have been into R/C planes and cars since high school (16 years now) and we have been flying together on a regular basis since this summer. We invited our other friend and he was impressed with the abilities of our planes. He expressed his interest in getting involved. After talking it over with my other friend, we decided to get an old trainer together, complete with radio gear and engine, and let him have it. But we also told him to join the AMA and one of our clubs. Then we will buddy-box with him and get him going. I am in the proccss of getting the trainer together and making sure the engine runs good. He has offered to pay for it, but I told him not to worry about it. There's nothing better than spending the day with your 2 best friends at the field doing something we all love. I would rather go flying with them than hit the bars any day of the week. This kind of hobby can help you bond even more with the people you are closest too.

As soon as I get time from work/kids, I am going to go through my "stuff" and see what else I have to donate. I think I may have an O.S. 46LA laying around somewhere. I will definitely check and post my results.

Thanks and happy flying.