Derrick and his Hangar 9 P-51

How long have you been in the hobby: "I built my first model when I was about 13, it was a balsa/rubber band powered free flight that never actually flew. Officially started working on a RC plane when I was 24, took 6 years to get around to working on it and eventually finishing it".

How did you get started: "I was always interested in it. I was given my first plane for Christmas".

How long have you been flying: As of Oct. 08, just over a year on RC.

What type of aircraft do you fly: Scale, Sport, Rain Gutters, Experimental

Another successful flight

What type/brand of engines do you commonly use: "Really like the Russian made MDS engines, they take a beating, start easily and tune easier then any other engine I've seen. Just get it close and it runs like a champ".

What types of models do you build: "Gutter planes of my own design, ARF's and other planes of my own design".

Derrick and his Gutter Sl*t

Instructor: NO "I'd say Shane, but that would give him a big head. I think so I think I'll give Russ the credit. I mostly learned on my own with my Sky Fly. Those two have both given me pointers along the way".

So who helped you learn to fly: Russ and Shane

Do you have any advice for someone learning to fly R/C: YOU'RE GONNA CRASH!!!!!!

What plane would you recommend for the new comer to R/C: "I really liked the SKYFLY after I modified it, but the skyfly 2 had all my modifications and it was really forgiving, cheap to get into and easy to replace parts".
 

Hobbico FlyZone SkyFly Electric RTF 40"