That post is not BS. You just wait for my dad to chime in on here. My dad is one heck of a great person, he is just the biggest help to me in the RC hobby. My dad got me a sim and a Hobbico Nexstar, so, I could get the best possible start in the hobby, and boy did I ever. He was standing right next to me, when that cord was pulled, and I was flying by myself !!! I think we both were grining ear to ear for about a week I think Rosie the Riveter is a key symbol for women in aviation ; so, is Ameila Earhart, Patty Wagstaff, and so many other women figures in aviation. Funny you mention Boeing B-17's & Berlin, I'am a die hard warbird fan. My dad named me after the Curtiss P-40 Warhawks Allisonv12 inline engine (it was also used in the Lockheed P-38 Lightning & early North American P-51 Mustangs, that is until the Merlins came in. It was used in some others to, but, I couldn't tell ya all of them) He used to be a aircraft mechanic and I was being born at the time he was workin on the engine. Speaking of Patty, this spring theirs a Airshow and shes going to be performing. And the show that is put on is more, up close and personal, due to the fact that its pretty small compared to other shows. So, I was thinking about printing of this really awesome picture of her & her plane and getting her to sign it ! I think it would be cool if I do have a career in aviation someday. Over winter break, I went down to Iowa w/ my dad and my sister. Anyway, my Uncle is a Certified Flight Instructor, since I already knew all the gauges, controls, checklist, etc., he gave me a ride in his Cessna 172 ! Not only did I ride in it, but, I flew it !!! I flew it straight & level and I did 3 banks/turns. He gave me an offical pilot log & a flight computer ! This spring break we're going to go down their again and hopefully get another couple flights. I'am so proud of myself and my dad is so proud of me too, I have my dad to thank for standing behind me and supporting me after all of my accomplishments.

TF96