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How old are you?
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There was an "age" thread not too long ago, and the majority here at RCU was on the young side IIRC. Overall, it's been shown that this hobby in general is aging (average age getting older), and last I knew the average national age was up around 60, but that may start changing with the advent of the Park Flyer and ARF's. 
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I feel like 100, I think like I'm 30, I act like I'm 12.
But I still think like I'm 30 (or mid 20's) and act like I'm 12 too. What most young people don't realize is that you don't change much in mind and spirit after your early twenties. So, although the body might slow down and feel worse, the rest of you remains the same.

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[ What most young people don't realize is that you don't change much in mind and spirit after your early twenties. So, although the body might slow down and feel worse, the rest of you remains the same. 
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For Sure...Exactly..though I now feel most of the mistakes that I made in football and such sports.
I still ride motorcycles, water ski, fish, hunt and enjoy life more than whats good for me.

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For Sure...Exactly..though I now feel most of the mistakes that I made in football and such sports.
I still ride motorcycles, water ski, fish, hunt and enjoy life more than whats good for me.
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From: Fayette,
AL
32 goin' on 16 again. and again, and again, and again, and again...
I refuse to grow up. Period.
OLD JOKE: What goes up and never comes down? Your Age...
NEW JOKE: What goes up and never comes down? Your new 3D plane that you forgot to charge the receiver battery in....
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Luke[8D]

I refuse to grow up. Period.

OLD JOKE: What goes up and never comes down? Your Age...
NEW JOKE: What goes up and never comes down? Your new 3D plane that you forgot to charge the receiver battery in....
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Luke[8D]
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From: Edwardsville, IL,
IL
I can only imagine the changes in 47 years! In this hobby and in the world!! So whats better with new planes and radio systems compared to 47 years ago? No string connected to your plane?! LoL
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From: Dun Rovin Ranch,
WY
dkf1979,
The radios are better. First xmtr was a surplus WWII tank transmitter on 6 meters. Had two 12 volt car batteries to give 24 volts to a dynamotor to get the high voltage for the xmtr. It could put out 100 watts, but I operated it about 3-5. Receiver was home brew with a 3 volt A battery for filament and 67 volt B battery for plate. Had to save alot of allowance to pay for batteries. Escapement for rudder control. Early version of Esquire, K & B engine.
Everything is better today. Radios are great, still on 6 meters. Servos, engines, kits all are better. New electric stuff is great. Going through the transition from single channel to multi channel and the challenge of reeds to todays computer radios has been fun, but I'm glad I have my PCM 10x.
This is the worlds greatest pastime.
The radios are better. First xmtr was a surplus WWII tank transmitter on 6 meters. Had two 12 volt car batteries to give 24 volts to a dynamotor to get the high voltage for the xmtr. It could put out 100 watts, but I operated it about 3-5. Receiver was home brew with a 3 volt A battery for filament and 67 volt B battery for plate. Had to save alot of allowance to pay for batteries. Escapement for rudder control. Early version of Esquire, K & B engine.
Everything is better today. Radios are great, still on 6 meters. Servos, engines, kits all are better. New electric stuff is great. Going through the transition from single channel to multi channel and the challenge of reeds to todays computer radios has been fun, but I'm glad I have my PCM 10x.
This is the worlds greatest pastime.
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From: Payson,
AZ
I'll be 80 next June. Started modeling in 1934 (gummi bands) and got my first engine in 1936. Been through the whole route and enjoyed every minute of it. Tried the early RC but didn't get serious until proportional came out. Serious RC with an EK Logictrol Little Red Brick. I still get some nice compliments on my building skills but I'm only an intermediate pilot. So far only two ARF's. After 70+ years at it I'm still learning.
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I must admit the results of the poll so far are suprising.
I expected more old geezers.
I expected more old geezers.
I know that at least half the members (in my two clubs) over the age of 60 don't even own a PC.
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From: Worcester,
MA
yippee
I'm the only guy who is in the 0-12 age group
Though i don't think newborn babies would just decide to go to the hobby store and buy a Tx and a plane!
Imagine a one-minute-old baby flying a 3D machine
But i'll be 13 soon
I'm the only guy who is in the 0-12 age group

Though i don't think newborn babies would just decide to go to the hobby store and buy a Tx and a plane!
Imagine a one-minute-old baby flying a 3D machine
But i'll be 13 soon




















