I totally agree. I've been going to a small local airfield to fly lately, and I get in 4-6 flights in a 1hr period, but I'm usually the only one there. I enjoy it, but it's not as fun as going to one of my larger clubs and BSing with guys between flights. I probably don't get in as many flights there, but I have much more fun.

For me the hardest part of the hobby is finding the time and money to enjoy it, I think that would be my downfall, I seem to only make it out to the field once or twice a month,  I really enjoy being out there and flying and talking to people, but it does get frustrating when I want to buy an airplane or an engine and I just can't justify spending the money .  I try to keep myself involved with fixing or modifing old planes and getting better at flying what I have.

Jon

The other day I was at the field for the first time all summer, constant rain, and I maidened my new plane. This is the first one I have built so I was so nervous I was shaking. I hadn't flown in months and was having trouble getting my motor to run correctly. I was by myself at the field and was kind of glad for that actually. I finally got the engine running and flew 7 times. First 4 were deadsticks on go arounds. Landed all safely. After that I was thinking, why in the world am I in this hobby, it causes hours of frustration and makes me mad half of the time. Then I noticed the problem with the engine. No gasket on exhaust for whatever reason. Flew again and as soon as I landed->What a hobby I need another plane, when can I fly again, what can I do when its raining, how many flights can I get in before dark. lol

This hobby has its up and down moments but all it takes is one good flight to keep you coming back for more.

You never get tired of it. My wife can't believe I stuck with a hobby for so long. I usually get bored with things quickly also. But not with RC airplanes.


When my son was born I really didn't have the time or money to fly much. So I started my website to stay involved. I don't know what's more fun, working on my website or flying.

The club I belong to is 45 minutes away. So I have been flying electrics. Man, I thinkI am offiicially converted. I used to be pro glow engine plane. But electrics planes are so much easier.

I can fly them safely in the local park without driving 45 minutes and paying for gas. There is no oily mess to clean up. No fuel to buy. Just charge and go! I have even been driving to the park at lunch time and flying! Brushless motors and lipo batteries rock!

Ihave been flying Electrifly's Su 31. This plane is amazing, and affordable! I highly recommend it! My next plane will another Electrifly performance series plane for sure. I'm thinking of maybe the Pitts Special. Never had a bi-plane before. Can you believe these planes are only 100 bucks!? I