How long have you been in the hobby:  I have been in the Hobby for four years.

How did you get started: How I got into the sport is a great story. One Christmas my wife did not know what to get me, so she was asking her co-workers if they had any ideas. When she asked Ron Boen he took her to the Aeroport Hobby Shoppe and purchased a NexSTAR from Eva. Every since I have been hooked on the sport.

How long have you been flying: 3 years.

What type of flying do you like: Sport & just getting into aerobatic.

What type of aircraft do you fly: All but jet, (Russ would like to change that!)

What radio system do you use: Futaba 2.4 Fasst

What channel(s) do you commonly use: 2.4

What types of models do you build: ARFs as Steve S. once said I like to assemble airplanes, not build them.

Who taught you how to fly: My instructor's were Russ & Steve S. they were allot of help.

What plane would you recommend for the new comer to R/C: I learned with a NexSTAR. I think it is a great plane to teach you to fly.

Do you have any advice for someone learning to fly R/C: Take your time. Practice on the simulator. Have a good pilot with you when you are learning.

How do you feel about ARF's: I use them, some are very nice and some are just ok, get a well known trusted company and it will be nice.

What type/brand of engines do you use:  I have all size glow fuel engines both 2 stroke and 4 stroke. I also have a few gasoline models.

What do you like about this hobby: Building, flying, social.