Almost 3 years ago, I got my very first RC airplane, a multiplex teddy, witch, I had no successes. I didn’t bother to get an instructor, and just decided to try and learn by myself. Had no luck at all, no matter how much I though I new how to fly, it never worked. I got lots of books from the library, but still, I never managed to get the thing in the air. After getting very frustrated, I happened to find the e-zone. And it helped a lot. After a very very crumpled start, I almost gave up, but I got lots of help for the e-zone, and convinced me to keep going. On April 18’Th (my birthday) I got a firebird XL. I will never forget my very first successful flight. After we got to the park, I did my preflight, and did a range check. With all excuses gone, I fire here up, and tossed her into the wind. I will forever remember that flight, after that, I was hooked. Now I know what a 15 minute flight is like! After that, 2 weeks before summer, I got my first of two Pico stick FD's in one weekend, I had mastered 3 channel controls. I had a real blast with the GWS slow flyers. On Sunday, it will be the 2 week mark of my very first ezette flight. Unlike my other planes, I had an expericed pilot take her up on the very first fight. On the second flight, he handed the sticks over to me. That night, I looked back, in February; I decide to try the teddy agene. And still had no luck. Now, here I am, at the end of summer, I can fly! This summer, I made a promise to my self, this summer, I would learn to fly, just go's to show you, if you put you mind to it, you can accomplish anything!







Thomas

Aaahhh the thrill of flight. Congratulations.

David

Thomas,

That is a great story. Thanks for telling it to us. Keep up the good work and "go get um!!"

Roger

Way to go man!

Congratulations Thomas! Great story. Thanks for sharing it with us. ATTA BOY!!!

This summer you tackle flying, next summer....grammar and spelling!! Just kidding, congrats on your success!

just got back for another flight, this time, in 20k winds! . but the ezette is a very good windy day plane. fun fun! FUN.







Thomas

. Been there. Congrads!!! I know how you feel . I think we all do!

Flyman

Mega-congratulations. I'm envious, you've got about a 40 year head start on me. Wish we had had this stuff when I was a kid.



Keep on Truckin'.


Chuck

OK thomas, now you just need to get your MAAC wings! A challenge for next year I presume. After that, start exploring textbook manuvres (ie, procedure turn, missed approach, split-s, etc. )

Great story, Thomas! Keep it up!

Martin

Say Thomas...the Teddy part of your story caught my eye since I was thinking about geting one. Did you ever find out what the problem was and get it to fly?