Whew!

Between getting product reviews finished, and dealing with the RCU Conversion, I have been up to my eyeballs lately. Plus, this is one of my busiest times at work. But I finally have a few minutes to take a breath, and pause long enough to say that I have noticed quite a few new "faces" here in the beginners forum lately.

So please help me out, by introducing yourselves. Tell me a little about yourself, and post a pic if you like.

And Welcome to RCU!

Hi MinnFlyer,

I am over 30 years of age and just starting this hobby. I am a computer programer and Metallurgist in an Iron Foundry.




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My name is jim,
I am 65 yrs old and learning to fly after a 40 yr layoff.
I used to fly with a single channel radio(thats all they had)and now I am starting over.
I have spent the last 6 weeks on a buddy box(we learn slow when were old) and I soloed this week and so far so good and my plane is still in one piece.
I bought a Hobbico Superstar RTF and it has worked perfect and love it.
I don't know what my next plane will be but I am looking!!!!
JIM

I'm just rod. I've been trying to get into the hobby since the mid 70's but couldn't find anyone to teach me and couldn't afford to get a second plane after I tried to teach myself. I work at an observatory, electronics lab, and have the time and a seasoned self taught trainer who has gotten me through enough that I am on my own with a Sig Kadet LT40, and about to start learning with a low-wing Northeastern Sport-Air 40. I just purchased a second-hand Great Planes Giles 202 1/4 scale (Moki 180)arf that I am hoping to advance into by mid summer. I am looking forward to getting to know quite a few people here, and maybe even see a few at the field.
rod

i am 36, an aircraft mechanic(commercial airliners) i have been flying since spring. as most i dont get out enough. 1 time a week. i have not been signed off but i fly solo all the time. its hard to get with an instr. when i need to. i can do basic aerobatics and land like a dream. mostly. i fly a spad debonair. 60" wing trainer. it is a tough plane. i am going to build a spad 4*60 this winter so i will be ready for spring with a new plane. this is a great hobby.

Hi, my name is Paul and I am a 12 yr old shcool student. I have been fascinated with aircraft since I can remember( thanks to my dad) and was caught immediately when a friend of ours handed me the TX when I was 6 back in Zimbabwe. It was too expensive for a kid back there but no that we moved to New Zealand I wanna get stuck in.
p.s- a school friend of my dad's is giving me a trainer, engine and radio for free that he and a another friend abandoned so I am pretty lucky!

Hello, Im david

I am in the central mass area
i am 12. My parents havent gotten me a plane for a month yet.
I'm still doing research.

My name Robert and I'm an Alcoh................. Oh....wait.....wrong meeting. Never mind

I'm Teresa.....and I'm not one of the new "guys" but I am pretty new to the site and to flying. I have 4 tanning salons, but I still find time to make it to the flying field on a regular basis.

I am 35 and a IT Director for a Real Estate Co. My Dad had promised me we would fly
when I was 9, We would watch the R/C guys on weekend trips. Fell in love with R/C everything ,but never had the cash to try. I decided it was now or never , I have had a few R/C cars , Dreamed of a R/C heli, and bought an Avistar. I love the Hobby I get out once a week if Im lucky. I have a Avistar select, Avistar AWARF, Ripmax Alienator customized full length wing spar, Maple leading edge , Going to glass and epoxy the foam then go out and have a blast. I have learned alot, Smashing a balsa plane into
the unforgiving Arizona dirt is a Humbling experience - gather the pieces and rebuild!.
Many have said on this forum fix it and get back out there ! I did and am grateful to
all that post on this forum. A Big Thank You!! for all your help.


Need to Charge the Batts for a Early Saturday Flight

Names Rick. I am 36 and just getting into the hobby. Just put my first kit on order.

Went with the Futaba 9CAP, a Sig Kadet Senior, and the OS FS 70 Ultimate engine.

I work in the computer field by night (yes I work Mids), and since I only work 3 days a week (13 hours days) I have a lot of time for flying once everything arrives.

Well, I'm hardly new to the hobby or the site, I am however new to the beginners section now that my fiance' has taken up this great sport.

I don't know how much I'll be in the beginners section, but if there is anything I can answer specifically, if I see it I will, or if you wanna PM me that's kewl too.

I build guitars for a living, and do airbrushing, if you go to my website www.lgmguitars.com and click gallery, then graphix, you can see some of my models and a couple that I painted and or built for others.

Other than that, In the world of RC, I have done Pylon, Precision aerobatics (placing quite well in Expert and FAI) and most recently turbines. There is nothing that has got me going like the jets, they are a pure thrill, cost is high, but the thrill is high as well

Hi, my name is Aaron.
I'm a 35 yr old contractor in the construction field(small company, just 2 guys).
We do mostly residential repair work. (thats all i've ever done since I was 17)
Been flyin for about 3 years now. If you add up the mistakes i've made flyin I should be an expert. he he he
fisrt plane---Thunder tiger trainer / crashed/ trees fault
2----sig Kavalier/ flew 2 years/ crashed/ trees fault
3---sig somethin extra/crashed/ suns fault
4---tiger tail 2/ crashed/ grounds fault//(it raised up)
5---sig seniorita believe it or not its still alive (lotsa tape though)

Got a southern rc's sweetater on the building board/ MY FAULT

My names Dan I'm 47 post a pic what a chalenge with all this stuff I got to learn an you throw that at me.
have an alpha flying, an 2 planes in bones.

Hey,
I spent almost 10 years in the U.S.A.F. as a F-16 Weapons Loader/Tech then re-trained as a Electronics Crypto Tech. Got my single-engine license while I was in...when I left I was checked out in a Piper Archer. Since then finished my B.S. and recently finished law school. Finally have some time to get into R/C. Between work and running kids to ballpractice/games, my daughter and I are putting together a Hobbico Avistar from Tower Hobbies with a OS .46LA.
I really apprecitate the help everyone gives on this forum, it makes a world of difference.

I am 32 and a computer programmer. I just purchased a Hobbico Superstar RTF and am in the process of charging the batteries. I just joined an RC club and found someone to train with. Looking forward to getting out there and flying!

My name is Levi,I'm 20 and I paint moonscapes for a living.
I,m from Miami,Fl.but now I live in Boqueron,Pr. on a 30 ft sailboat.
And I have Sailed almost every were.

When I was 9 my dad gave me a control line kit.I completed the kit but never got
to fly it.Here in Pr I don,t know anyone who flies R/C planes so here I am,looking for info and maybe a friend.

My name is John (it really is, not making it up). I'm 21 and am a college student. I've been wanting to fly rc planes since I was a little kid; I just never had the money to buy anything back then. Nowadays, I'm still broke. I'm also very new to this hobby. I finally got into it since my friends dad gave me his GP Piper J-3 Cub. It came with a .45 K&B sportster and I'm in the process of building it right now. I've never flown before. This will be my first plane. I build little by little everyday. I'm in Houston and the nearest field(15 min.) to me is Escobee in Goerge Bush park. I also have interest in precision shooting although I don't have a rig. I'll be staying with this hobby till I die. It's so addictive. I love building.

My name is James iam 15. i got into the hobby last winter. i am 15 years old. i own a world star 40 and GWS p-51d mustang.iam curenlty learning to fly.
my dad ownsa flying intructor busines so i learn of him.

i added 15 twice

Hi, I'm Glen. About 13 years ago, a friend and fellow ham radio operator taught me how to fly his 40 size trainer. I bought one and built it but never got around to putting in an engine and radios. Between household moves, a divorce and more moves, I ended up giving it away.

This spring, the fellow I share an office with started back into the hobby after a 15 year break. Since I had just purchased a couple of radios for the ham hobby, I tried to resist all the R/C talk in the office. I made it through the entire summer but, alas, I just couldn't go on pretending I wasn't interested. My resistance broke down and I bought an Avistar RTF and all the field equipment. I'm back. Hopefully, this time to stay.

Hi I'm Chris. I'm 38 going on 8 (so the wife says) I have been flying small electrics for 2 years and decided I'd try a glow plane. I just got my Avistar w/O.S. 46fx today and started putting it together. I should have it completed tomorrow and I will break in the motor on Monday. I am waiting for my AMA membership to come in the mail and will join a local club as soon as I get it.
The Avistar ARF that I received today is better than I expected. I am very glad I spent some time on this site getting opinions.

Chris

I am Ryan from Cape Cod MA. I am 15. I dont have a plane, i dont have a job or money.I really wanna get into the air before I lose interest. i lose interest in everthing unless i do it

Tucson01 where do you fly. I fly at the TEMPA field in Avra valley. I have been flying RC planes for about 2 years. I flew glow for about 5 years back in the early 80's but gave it up when uncle sam sent me to europe. I started flying gliders and electrics 2 years ago and a friend from my glider club gave me a PT 60 trainer. I scrounged up everything I needed to get it in the air and the rest is history. I now fly a 4*60, a Cub, and a SPAD DPS. I have a 1/4 scale Quaker and am building a 1/4 scale Spacewalker. Me and an RC buddy fly almost every Sunday morning and sometimes on Saturday. If you fly at TEMPA I probably already know you. Have fun flying.

Rick

I just wanted to pop-in and say Howdy to some new and some not-so-new folks...

This is a great resource for RC'ers of all experience levels so if you have a question or want some advice, just ask- (If I can't answer it, I will find somebody who can- Jeremy?)

Seriously, welcome to RCU!

james in San Diego-