Hi. I live near Austin Texas. I've been flying on and off for about 18 years. Right now the only flyable plane I have is a parkzone T-28. I've flown sailplanes in the past. I really enjoy building. That is what attracted me to the Flite Test site. I started with building stick and tissue models when I was a kid back in the 70s.
Greetings from Central Texas
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F106DeltaDart
Elite member
Welcome to the forum mikebarg! If you love building, you've come to the right place. Lots of talented builders here, good with everything from foamboard to fiberglass. Also, I'm a few hours away up in Arlington. Planning on being in the Austin area this weekend for their local warbird event.
Howdy, MikeBarg. Sounds like we are from the same neck of the woods, I live in Georgetown. I've had a longtime fascination with flying and dabbled in model rockets when I was younger. At that time rc airplanes were a costly endeavor. I've been to a few shows, and these Flite Test guys have really started to rekindle my interest.
That is good to hear that you want to get into the hobby. It is possible to get started with a basic electric trainer and radio gear for around $200. Getting a flight simulator for the computer and practicing is a good way to start.
I was out at the warbird show with my son. I saw some really nice planes out there.
awesomebilities
Junior Member
Hello from Leander, TX, in between Georgetown and Austin..sorta. I started this hobby late in life, i wanted to spend more quality time with my father in law and he really has a passion for RC so I saddled up and took on the task of balsa, and foam board building...i think i have built every FT plan at least once... I have several (17 or so) hangin in the garage...love to build, okay if we crash..i love to build. Just finished a 64" Corsair Balsa that I fit for Electric...If your in the area lets go fly.
