Well, here goes nothing. My name is Curtis and I am the webmaster for Pekin R/C Club in Pekin IL. http://www.pekinrc.com

 I have basically been flying for 3 years but have only been able to fly a lot one of those three due to some real life happening.

 I love all planes but scale planes, especially warbirds, are my favorites. The founder of our club Hermon Lowery (a WWII flying vet), has always said, scale planes should fly like real planes. He is a great man and ofcourse full of great stories. He has been flying r/c planes since the 50's. I am pretty low budget, the only thing I have bought new was my radio. Everything else was acquired through swap meets, horse trading and payment for computer work or outright gifts from friends that have moved on to other planes or ran out of room. I plane to read all over this sight for tips so stand by for questions. My current 9 planes (in flying and various states of repair) can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/pekinrc/sets/72157647693320130 /

 I soloed with a Hangar 9 .40 trainer, took off for the first time, flew around and my friend Mike that was helping said try an approach so you can get a feel for it. I slowed, slowed a little more halfway through my turn, brought the plane down towards the runway. As I neared it, about 10' high I was right down the middle and figured I shouldn't waste it. Dropped down, flared a little, let the main wheels touch and then the nose gear. It greased right in and I had my solo. Once my knees stopped shaking I felt pretty good.

 Well I will stop just wanted to say hi and thanks for the community that is here.