I Am The AMA: Nick Maxwell
Industry professional and sponsored pilot
Interview
JS: How did you get involved with model aviation?
NM: My father has been flying RC since he was my age. When I was young (about 4) he started to teach me to fly. At the age of 10 I began flying RC helicopters.
JS: How has model aviation impacted your life and/or career?
NM: RC is not only my primary hobby and interest, it has also become my career. In 2009 I started working full time as a professional RC demo pilot and consultant for several manufacturers.
JS: In what disciplines of modeling do you currently participate?
NM: I compete in:
- 3-D helicopter
- F3C helicopter
Previously I flew:
- RC pylon racing
- Fun-fly 3-D airplanes
JS: What are your other hobbies?
NM: I also enjoy:
- Storm chasing
- Snowmobiling
- Playing tennis
JS: Who (or what) has influenced you most?
NM: A few people have really helped me stay focused on having fun and doing my best in the hobby—my parents, and several close friends who’ve offered a lot of knowledge and support. To name a few:
- Bob Brown
- Jason Russell
- Ben Minor
JS: What advice would you give someone looking to take his or her helicopter flying skills to the next level?
NM: My advice:
- Don’t rush the basics—master the simple skills rather than trying to move past them too quickly.
- Practice a lot: burn plenty of fuel and batteries.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
