Background

I've long wanted to get into RC planes, but never did because for so long it was a super expensive and time consuming prospect.  This was back when the electronics were expensive, nitro was the only practical motor, and planes were always covered stick built.  Over time this changed.  I was vaguely aware of advances, but it was the Maker Hanger series which really struck me and made me realize it was now possible.

Even still, at that point my life had too much stress and things going on that I didn't have time to dig in.

Eventually in early 2019 the time was right.  I decided to pick up enough to build a Flitetest Simple Cub, using their cut foam kit and the rest of the parts and transmitter from Hobby King.  I did this as a project with a partner, each making one.  These were Ruby and Sapphire.

(This is a product photo, not mine)

We self taught to fly, without assistance.  Many crashes and repairs later and I got the hang of it.  One major advantage to low cost foam board airplanes like this is that they are easy and cheap to repair pretty much any crash.

Interests

My interest, from the start to now is building and flying.  I don't have interest in buying commercial models, nor do I have much interest in the true modeling side of making planes look like real ones.  Besides, doing that level of detailed modeling means more time invested in a plane, which will eventually crash.

Regarding planes and types of flying, I've liked gliders as well as more sport models.  I've long wanted to try DLG and high start gliders.  Designing and building remain a key interest, preferring to make my own rather than purchasing.