I started flying RC in the late 60's. My first radio was a MRC 4ch and a top flite Headmaster with a Enya .19. After a couple of years of honing my skills, I thought I'd further hone them by competing in pattern contests. I lived in Lawrence, Ks at the time and belonged to the Jayhawk model masters club. The predominate radio's in my area was Kraft, Kraft Signature Series, Pro Line and EK Logictrol.

I started flying Class A pattern with a Bridi Kaos, 61 Veco with Perry pump and Carb. 15% nitro, EK Logictrol 6 Ch radio. I then went to the Bridi Super Kaos, equiped the same as my Kaos. Class A was getting harder to place in and you needed to fly the same equipment that the guys in Class D Expert are flying.

So I built a couple of Sweettaters, Equiped with Rhom Air retracts, same radio and power system, but 25% Nitro. I seized one of my Veco 61's running it a little too lean on the 25%, and I thought at the time, Oh No there goes my $10 Fox spinner.

I learned a lot by competing, had a lot of fun, met a lot of really nice people, and I think it made me a better flyer. Now I just fly for the fun, but I still go out and fly the pattern. Once a pattern flyer, always a pattern flyer.

Jim