I have to admit that I've always wanted to be a pilot. A pilot of some sleek supersonic jet, like the F-16. When I decided not to pursue that, I thought, "Someday I'll buy a Helicopter. Maybe a Bell 430." (of course I said that!) That was a long time ago, and even used 430s haven't depreciated that much... So, I'll probably have to settle for one of these technologically advanced helos.

Radio Control Modeling

My High School Band Director taught me how to fly in 1998. Above is a picture of my trainer, a Tower Hobbies 60. It's hard as nails with more power than it needs!
• Academy of Model Aeronautics
• Global Hawk - Predator
  Maybe you haven't heard of the Global Hawk (prime contractor: Northrop Grumman), but what about the Predator (prime contractor: General Atomics, a recent news-item from the Afghanistan conflict)? These UAVs are Model Airplanes at heart - really =)
  
• Just to prove that I know what I'm talking about! Read up on the Global Chicken.
  A super ARF on a shoestring budget.
  
• Trans Atlantic Model - A Similar Endeavour

Model Rocketry - A Fast hobby
The first photo shows the first launch I'd ever seen (1993)... it sure flew a lot faster than I figured on! Otherwise, these photos speak for themselves.

Genealogy/Family Tree
• Read(e)/Haller Family Tree - RootsWeb's WorldConnect