KEEPING THINGS EXCITING
By Jay Smith, Executive Editor | jays@modelaircraft.org
AS SOME READERS might be aware, my father owned a hobby shop. As you might expect, we were involved in RC car racing, boat racing, and, of course, flying. I’ve been involved in the hobby for more than 40 years and have worked at AMA for 16 years.
Although we all have our different interests in the hobby, I think it is the variety that keeps things interesting. Personally, I find Scale aeromodeling to be the most interesting, but I dabble in just about all of it.
Recently, I’ve thought about flying helicopters, with the goal of eventually building and flying a Huey helicopter. I’ve always liked the aircraft, even more so after flying in one at the International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association Jamboree a few years ago!
In this month’s issue, starting on page 24, Greg Gimlick wrote an article titled, “Rekindling the Romance,” in which he provides tips on avoiding burnout and trying to enjoy the hobby to the fullest.
As Greg points out, trying a new aspect of the hobby can really invigorate you. Helping others is another way to potentially get more out of the hobby. In my case, I have also found that having at least one other hobby helps—I often think I have too many hobbies.
Poet William Cowper famously coined the statement, “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.” When it comes to hobbies, I totally agree.
Poet William Cowper famously coined the statement, “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.” When it comes to hobbies, I totally agree.
