I have been building flying models since I was about 10. I am now 53 and still enjoy the challenges. I even enjoy taking wrecks that others would trash and making them look better than new.

But, I also enjoy doing this for others. My time and more importantly, my many years of experiance is worth something, so I don't do it for free. But I do think that us older guys can and should be willing to enchorage others in the hobby any way we can.

For those newer guys with time, patience, mechanical aptitude, and a little knowledge of eletronics (my first radio was a Heathkit), space with ventalation, tools, and a forgiving significant other, all they need is good advise, building tips, and support, all I am happy to give free of charge. For the rest, who still love the hobby and enjoy flying, but don't have all or part of the afore mentioned, I for one, will be happy to supply, safe, professionally well built or assembled, good looking, model aircraft for them to enjoy, and be proud and pleased to keep them flying.

Don't forget that many of the 'famous' flyers you read about, don't do their own building, or repairs. They concentrate on flying. Nothing to be ashamed of here. I enchourage everyone in model aviation to learn all they can about flight in general and to keep learning and expanding thier skills for their own enjoyment, and pride of accomplishment, but I wouldn't look down on someone who would rather fly than build.

Guys, send me your stuff. I will build it, fix it, assemble it, and then, you try and fly the wings off it.

BTW, I fly also. Everything from my Picco Z to 102" aerobats. [8D]