Futura57 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Hello  I've been meaning to join this forum for many years, so here I am 🙂  I've been building and flying fixed wing and helis for around 55 years, so I may have some experience to share. Here's a little about me...  Born in 1961 I wanted to be an astronaut because of the Apollo program. From the Age of 8 I started making simple balsa chuck gliders then building small Keil Kraft rubber models like the SE5A and Nieuport. Very many KK towline gliders, rubber models then control line models followed until I got my first futaba radio aged 15 in 1976. At this time I began designing my own CL and RC models on lining paper and making one-offs, 80% of which flew well. I got a MicroMold Lark heli in 1980, built it and taught myself to fly it. After graduating in 1983 my modelling activity continued at a slower pace until, after getting married in 1986 and having twins, I took a 9 year break from the hobby. I immersed myself in helis from the late 90s onwards but also continued fixed wing. After retiring in 2018 I have been hammer down on building and flying. Wonderful. I've also gone back to designing my own.  It's good to be here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Welcome aboard Futura57,  I hope you dont mind imparting some of your knowledge on here.  I'm sure it will be welcomed into the mix.  It's a very freindly place to be so I hope you enjoy your time here.  Toto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zflyer Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Hello, and i trust you have a wealth of knowledge the forum can call upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Futura57 Your life story is quite common and in part explains why the average age of RC modellers is how shall I put it "on the high side". Designing your own is a wonderful attribute and should keep you occupied for many years to come. Hopefully you experience will be an asset to this forum. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Helo and welcome, from West Wales coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Welcome to the forum, sounds like you started like me, but born in 1951, also a Micro mould lark ( 1984 and no gyro ) and a Futaba 'M' in 1976. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 @Futura57Welcome from Leicestershire. I recognise many aspects of the path you described ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Cardin Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Very similar path through the hobby myself over the last sixty years since a very young child, but never taken a break despite the usual life stuff. Never flown control line though. Got into helis a few years ago - SIM and very incremental DIY progress with the real thing (electric) had me as far as a Heli 'A' and circuits with very simple aerobatics. Interest seems to have faded a bit recently though. My club went through a helicopter phase at the same time with reasonably affordable electric machines being all the rage - again, not many about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futura57 Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thank you all for making me feel at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan mcatamney Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 One hundred thousand welcomes fellow rc flyer.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Welcome from me.... Â Â Ken Anderson...ne...1 welcome dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futura57 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Thank you x 2 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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