Is it a Hobby, an Addiction, or a lifestyle?!

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Al Czervik
	Rennie, It sounds like your wife is your biggest supporter which is fantastic. I had my first "bad" day of the season yesterday when my engine stalled doing rolling harriers about 15 feet up with zilch airspeed. So much for the fuselage of my first gasser. It's times like this that I question just what the hell I'm doing with my money and time myself. Perhaps this is normal during a time of mourning...?

Best cure for the 'Crashed Blues' is a new project on the Bench!

[Al Czervik]

It's funny you should mention that. I have an EF 88 Yellow and Black Yak in the closet. I plan to get started on it shortly!

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Al Czervik
	It's funny you should mention that. I have an EF 88 Yellow and Black Yak in the closet. I plan to get started on it shortly!

Man!, I wish I had a 88" EF Yak in the closet just waiting to be assembled ...
.................. hey , thats not a bad idea!

You are definitely hooked my friend. Thats why in 'This Lifestyle' we always have a way to get back in the air!

[VooDoo Child]

	Quote: Originally Posted by The Flyin Hawaiian
	Are you talking about my horizontal Knife Edge Spin- aka Triple Lomcevak?

UUUUUUUM no not that one, the outher one......man im not good at lying

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

	Quote: Originally Posted by voodoo2
	UUUUUUUM no not that one, the outher one......man im not good at lying

Oh, You mean take off?!

[Extra nuts]

It, Itis, BAD ASS!right elie?

Extra's are Bad ass
Flying Giants are bad ass
PASTRAMI IS BAD ASS!!
FORDS KICK ASS!!
Huckfest will kick ass!!

[VooDoo Child]

WAY BAAAD AAAASSSS!Keep On Keepen On.......

[thewrap]

Both.

[appydriver]

Man your going down a bad road. This stuff is worse than any drug. I've been an addict for over twentyfive years can't get it out of my system. First you start out as a kid flying control line with Cox .049's Then the next thing you know your out trying to score a 30% Yak with a DA 50. Honestly this is one of the best hobbies you could ever get involved with.You meet some of the nicest people flying R/C. You can take you kid's and hope they get addicted too. Not to many drunks and drug pushers at the flying field. You think it's expensive? Go buy a bass boat,golf clubs,horses,a Harley. Any hobby costs money. If you love what your doing and your family isn't wanting for anything what the heck. I've been a airplane nut since I can remember. My granddad got me started when I was 12. I've been in and out over the years but I always have something to come back to. I'm back now hopefully for good. Great thread!

[zx32tt]

For me, I guess its a lifestyle. I've been involved in model aviation since the early 60's, started out building and flying control line. It's been a great hobby for me, and has been a very positive force in my life. The comradery in this hobby is simply fantastic, no matter where you go. The greatest thing for me though, is teaching someone to fly. Nothing greater than seeing that 1st solo flight.
Z

[jbdesigns]

to all,
this was a great thread to read. Basically everything that has been said already is what i feel about the hobby. I have been into this gig for 30+ years since i was a kid. All through school, all I could think about was airplanes. My first marriage went south for multiple reasons but one sure thing was that she did not support my hobby. My current wife surely does as do my three kids. I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't have the support of his/her other partner in life. My wife doesn't want to fly airplanes but really enjoys going to the field to watch me fly and see others enjoying what i enjoy so much. She is proud of what I do, what I can do with my planes, and how much I can help others when we are at the field. I only wish I had more cash to spend on the hobby. the attached picture is the perfect example of what i am talking about. this was taken 4 years ago but the feeling is the same, it is family oriented.

I have always told others that this hobby sure beats drinking in bars, which unfortunately is thought of by too many to be the cool thing to do. Now I certainly enjoy getting a night out with my wife without the kids so we can go to an adult place and hang with other adults. But if i were forced to make a choice on which to quit for good, going to a bar would be history.

for those that crash, the only cure is to get back in, fix it or build another. Any time i had a crash, it was an excuse to go get another plane and build it better than the last one. That is a powerful motivation everyone can use to their advantage. There is always a better plane to build. A different plane that works better in some manuevers than others. You cannot possibly exhaust all of the different choices out there, especially now. That is what i believe keeps many of us so hooked on the hobby, the drive to find a better plane, heli, car, whatever. To fly better than your friends and peers. It is the same drive used in other hobbies, be it golf, or car restoration or whatever. We here just have a passion for planes. And if someday you loose the passion for another sport, don't sweat it, just be happy with that new endeavor.

again, great thread everyone. i will use this to get working on my new plane instead of wishing it would finish itself. i am using a trip to the Joe Nall as my motivation to finish. Can't go there without something to fly.

John Battershell

[mike chandley]

Rennie,
I don,t know if you remember me I am the guy that met you at the Atlanta Huckfest. You are a inspiration to those around you! I love to see people like you that are eat up with something so big it shines all over. You made a lasting impression on me with your joy filled spirit. How can something so good possibly be bad? Keep doing what you are doing. I look forward to being around you again!
Your Friend,