Written by SS (08/2012); Added to HP files by JS (08/2013)

MA welcomes Scott Stoops

As a nearly 28-year member of the AMA, it was always a goal of mine to be able to give back to the hobby by writing for Model Aviation. With so many respected modelers’ names gracing its pages, I was honored to accept Editor-in-Chief Jay Smith’s invitation to write a flight training column.

My name is Scott Stoops and nearly everything in my life – other than my wife and three children – revolves around airplanes. I work as an airline pilot for a major airline, fly a full-scale aerobatic airplane in competition, and develop model airplanes for 3D Hobby Shop. I wrote and published an RC flight instruction manual, and have written more than 100 articles for various RC magazines.

I still learn something new nearly every time I fly full-scale or RC airplanes. For me, learning is the majority of the fun that I have in this hobby. It is my hope that this new “Flight Training” column offers not only good information, but is also inspiring and fun. …….

Please send your comments and requests to smstoops73@gmail.com and, as always, remember that learning is fun, and fun is what this great hobby is all about!

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