I am in Baltimore, MD. I am 39, got started in 1979 in the hobby. My father initiated it with a close friend of his who was an Air Force B-58 hustler pilot back in the 50's. I learned to fly on his Kaos. My first ship was a Sig Commander with a ST 56. Kraft 4 Gold radio.
The club I belong to is comprised of alot of older guys, who are interested in getting back to early turn around style pattern. I am one of the leaders of this move. The club is hosting a TOC today with all of those big 30% on up ships. None of the pilots entered are from our own club.

I got my start in turn around pattern. It was fun and you did not need a big trailer to bring your plane to the field!!! We are going to do a club fun fly based on SPA rules and patterns.