About Me

I've been into scale rc warbirds since 1978, starting out with .40 and .60 size. Once I could afford it, I stayed with 1/5 scale warbirds as I found they fly better and that size is easier to work on. I now have a few smaller electric arf warbirds too for those dawn patrol flights.

I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, I'm a member of the WHAM r/c club in Winnipeg and the IRCMC r/c club in Gimli. I especially enjoy camp & fly at the IRCMC field is Gimli, heading up on a Friday and flying and camping at the flying field for two or five days straight with my flying buddies is the best.

I used to compete in rc scale back in the early 90's but found it was more fun at low key warbird flying events or fun flies. Grateful I've found this hobby which I love.



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