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0-12 years old
2.16%
13-18 years old
14.66%
19-25 years old
11.21%
26-35 years old
29.31%
36-45 years old
17.67%
46-55 years old
12.50%
56-65 years old
9.05%
66 - 100 years old
3.45%
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Old 02-16-2004 | 02:24 AM
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Default How old are you?

I know this hobby attracts people of all ages. But i'm curious what age group is most popular in RC flying.
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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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Old 02-16-2004 | 08:32 AM
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Ah whada ya young whippersnappers know!!!??
I feel like 100, I think like I'm 30, I act like I'm 12.

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I'm 42.
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Old 02-16-2004 | 09:27 AM
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I feel like 100, I think like I'm 30, I act like I'm 12.
Feel like 100? Wait another ten years. [:@]

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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Old 02-16-2004 | 09:47 AM
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Get off the lawn!
Old 02-16-2004 | 10:10 AM
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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.
Old 02-16-2004 | 10:37 AM
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Old enough to know better, young enough not to care.

37 and havin fun!
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19 and won't act like it.
Old 02-16-2004 | 02:21 PM
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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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Old 02-16-2004 | 03:56 PM
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59 with 47 years of RC experience. My how things have changed.
Old 02-16-2004 | 09:22 PM
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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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Who wants to know? [sm=wink.gif]

Oh my 3D plane came down alright. Bungled harrier landing.
Old 02-16-2004 | 11:20 PM
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For the last 10 years I've been 35
Old 02-16-2004 | 11:37 PM
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Tipping the scales microscopically at 13
Unlike all you heavy weights out there
Old 02-16-2004 | 11:45 PM
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32!
Old 02-17-2004 | 11:42 AM
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I also agree, the mind keeps the same after 20.
The 35 years old body get in trouble to carry a 20 years old mind

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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.
Old 02-17-2004 | 12:04 PM
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I'm a whoppin 35 for about 1 more month.

I must admit the results of the poll so far are suprising.
I expected more old geezers.
Old 02-17-2004 | 12:38 PM
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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.
Old 02-17-2004 | 03:42 PM
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I must admit the results of the poll so far are suprising.
I expected more old geezers.
I think part of the reason we're not seeing higher numbers in the older age brackets is because a lot of older people just don't DO computers!

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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Old 02-17-2004 | 04:11 PM
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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
Old 02-17-2004 | 05:16 PM
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Hey mr.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I'm 12 too --are results now have a full %1

Being the hobbies youth and loving it!!!!
Old 02-17-2004 | 11:16 PM
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A mere 3 decades old (30 y/o).

That sounds so old.

LOL....
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Old 02-18-2004 | 12:06 AM
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I turn 802 this year.
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Old 02-18-2004 | 07:01 AM
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I am so old that I sat next to Jesus Christ in the third grade!


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