A little bit of History

I started flying Slope gliders on the South Downs near Brighton in the early 90s. Dad and I would disappear for most of the afternoon almost every weekend unless the weather was really bad - and sometimes when it was really bad! In the later years when the wind didn't blow we flew power. I believe this early start in gliding greatly improved my flying skills. The secret of gliding is to be smooth and accurate - something I believe should be present in all types of flying.

In my late teens I discovered everything late teens should discover and drifted away from flying. Soon enough the bug bit me again and I was back. Slope combat had been discovered which was great fun if a little controversial! I also did a few years of F3F (slope racing) and slope pylon. Also spent a lot of time going round in circles doing Dynamic Soaring. I had a job and finally had the money to buy a helicopter, something I had (like most kids) dreamed of buying.

Soon, the heli bug had bitten me hard; I was flying helis more than anything else and found people coming to me for help and advice. I spent some time working in the local model shop, then with the help of another guy I started a flying school.

Now, I run it on my own and it's great fun, and very rewarding helping people further their skills.

I am heavily involved in the running of Dorset Model Helicopter Club. Although we are a Helicopter Club, friendly plane fliers are allowed too - we are not your average club.

These days I am happy as long as I am flying something, Now i have helis to a point where I don't need to be flying 3 gallons a week to be improving i have been able to open my flying back up to slope flying and fixed wing power flying as well. I still compete in F3F to keep my hand in, Also planning on doing some F3J and fixed wing 3d for a bit of a challenge. Aeromodelling is such a diverse sport, as long as its not raining there is always something to do!

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