Oklahoma Granddad

[imaokie]

Hi,
I'm from Muskogee, Oklahoma, about 50 miles Southeast of Tulsa; I started in rc planes around the mid seventies for my daughter and son, stayed in it until 1983, when they both got old enough to find other hobbies, so I got out. Now 23 years later, I have a 13 year old Grandson and I'm back in it so he can fly.

In 1983 a 60" to 70" was huge, quarter scale was new in Muskogee and it was still hard to find kits and engines and now I'm flying a 73" WS Edge 540 and have an Aeroworks 35% Edge 540T (105" WS) with a DA100, that's almost ready to fly and I'm working on a Giant Scale Planes 35% Edge 540 (103" WS), that has a damaged cowl and canopy to replace before it flys! I'm still very new to the giants, but I love the big ones, the bigger they are the better they are!

One observation is .........my how things have changed; RC planes, radios and all the equipment are so much much better since the Eighties that I hardly recognize it. Everything is bigger, better and not quite as expensive as before. It's the best hobby I can imagine........and the best way for a Grandfather and Grandson to spend quality time together!

I'm a okie from Muskogee!!

[krashmaster81]

Howdy! Seems to be a popular place for the okies to hang out . . . I'm glad you are back into the hobby to help out your grandson. I pretty much learned to fly RC in Stillwater and Tulsa while I was attending OSU over the past 6 years! Some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet out there in OK. Enjoy the site, learn a lot, and chip in when you can!

-Matt

[Modified]

You've found the best RC site on the web and a wealth of knowledge. I have been flying Giant scale for over 15yrs south of ADA, OK. I'm currently flying a 30% Yak for 3D and a 34% Extra for IMAC. Welcome fellow Okie

[Boulder]

Hey Phil,

Glad to have you on board!!

It sounds like you're in this hobby for an awesome reason, making sure the kids stay out of trouble

Spending time with your kids and grandkids has to be one of the most rewarding things a man can do, you're a lucky man.

Browse around the site, there's a ton of stuff to see and read.

Welcome to the Giants!!!

[TrojanMan]

Hello Phil,
We have a great group of pilots here in Oklahoma and I am glad you are now here among us. Welcome to the Giants!

Jim

[imaokie]

Thanks to all for your greetings and comments. I'm almost embarrased to tell you that I have yet to take advantage of all the great things available on Flying Giants, but I intend to start tonight. Since Oklahoma is in the midst of a long string of 100 + days, the computer is probably the best place to be, at least until it cools down some.

Thanks again!

Phil