Hey I`m sitting here watching videos from the e-fest and when Jason noll performed his freestyle program, my heart melted.
And I`m thinking, what does it take for a normal guy like me to get sponsored by futaba , da etc..etc.? Off course I`ll have to be a heck of a pilot. And maybe a little lucky as well?
It just seems like a dream to make a living out of my biggest interest!

you have to fly at big events and standout far beyond your average hucker

So lets say that I performed a kick ass freestyle program with my 50cc cap I could get asked to fly for futaba?

perhaps... if you can perform as good or better the best pilots out there, you have a chance at being sponsored, maybe not only by futaba, but other RC companies too

if you have $$$ you can enter this fine competition http://www.futaba-rc.com/xfc-rc/

Beating those guys can be a hard one, but the only way I see it is to be positive and practice,practice and practice!
Been flying for seven years now, I`m 18 now. Thanks for the replys mj, hope my questions didnt bother you lol.

keep it up, and its no bother, thats why this forum was created.

You are in a good age category,some of the best upcoming pilots are in their late teens,and you already have 7 years into it.
I was flying sport aerobatics for 10 years before 3D came out,and I just cannot pick it up as easy as the younger generation.
I do OK now,after years of trying to catch up...some younger ones can catch up to me in a season or 2 and then fly circles around me
Having $ support really helps,flying good outfitted machines that are set up to pro level makes a huge difference.

Do you fly IMAC? I don’t know of any top pilots (sponsored) that have not come thru and excelled in the IMAC ranks?

I do but they all fly helicopters


Being a team pilot is more than flying well, its represening your product profesionally, answering questions, and being willing to help others.

Thanks for all the answers guys Now I`m even more motivated for this I thought everyone were going to say no forget it, thats impossible and stuff like that
I`m going to keep practice as much as I can while I`m saving to get a 50cc ultimate.