We are here to help
Jay Smith, Editor-in-Chief
jays@modelaircraft.org
I’ve often thought about purchasing a pinball machine to have in my home. Not long ago, I joined an online forum for pinball machines, much like the websites that pertain to our hobby.
I joined in seek of knowledge, and almost immediately realized that I had a lot to learn. Some of the terminology being used was foreign to me, and there was also some debate concerning the best place to purchase a pinball machine.
Beyond that, I needed to decide what machine I wanted because my budget and available space would not support a collection. So far, I have spent several hours researching everything from acronyms to shows in my area.
In joining this community, I have already made a local contact who graciously invited me to his home to play several of his own machines and to help provide me with a better understanding of how the machines work and what is involved in owning one.
So far, my entire experience has been positive. It reminds me of when I came back to flying RC with electric-powered aircraft many years ago. Then, as now, I was fortunate to find resources that allowed me to quickly learn the basics and I became friends with likeminded individuals in my area who helped me along the way.
Just like online forums, hobby shops, and helpful friends, I want this magazine to be a valued resource to inspire, inform, and instruct enthusiasts who share a passion for aeromodeling. If you have an article topic you would like to read about, or even write about yourself, don’t hesitate to call or email me.
Win a Jet!
In case you missed it on the cover, thanks to our friends at Motion RC, we are giving away a Freewing T-45 Goshawk Super Scale 90mm EDF Jet!
Take a look at our review of the aircraft in this issue, and then head over to page 64 to learn more about Motion RC and for a chance to win this awesome jet.
