AeroWorks Team Pilots

Jason Noll Savoy, IL.
"I have very high demands and expectations out of an airplane while at the same time a shortage on time to build an airplane from a kit. Aeroworks exceeds those demands with the outstanding quality and the special attention to detail. Rocco has taken over 15 years of workmanship and tricks from the trade and has applied them to the QB line of airplanes. I have seen the ARF industry come along way over the last few years with Aeroworks leading the charge and setting the bar for many ARF manufacturers. You cannot beat taking an Aeroworks 42% extra 260 right out of the box, without changing a thing mind you, and be extremely competitive at every contest you attend. It's almost borderline crazy to think about building a kit for three times the cost that has zero expendability without having identical, perfect fitting parts at your disposal overnight!!! Let’s face it, hanger rash, mid-airs and bad landings happen from time to time!” Jason’s Accomplishments: 6 time Masters World Aerobatic Championships competitor (7th place 2004, 2nd place 2006) 3 time XFC champion, (2006, 2007, 2009) 5 time competitor 3 time IMAC NATS champion (2006, 2008, 2009) 5 time competitor 8 time Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Invitational competitor (3rd place 2006, 2nd place 2007, 2nd place 2008, 2nd place 2009) 2006 ETOC Champion, 6 time competitor (4th place 2007, 2nd place 2008 and 2009) 3 time E-fest F3P / Freestyle champion 2 time Chitty 3D indoor championship champion 2 time Cirrus Aircraft Corporation demo / air show demonstration pilot 2008, 2010 Clover Creek Invitaional Champion Awarded the Central Hobbies Precision Cup 2008 Awarded the Bennet Cup in 2008 Awarded the Precision Hobbies Freestyle Cup 2009 2 time NATS Freestyle National Champion 2004 German 3D Masters Champion 6 time IMAC regional champion We are proud to have Jason join the Aeroworks Team. Jason brings a new level of competition and dedication to our family and we are honored to sponsor him. We look forward to many years of working together to bring a new higher standard in both aircraft design and competition.

Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City, Ok
I started flying RC in 1992, just before turning sixteen. My first competition was three weeks after I learned to land, and I've been competing ever since. Being part of the Aeroworks Team has allowed me to fly the best RC aircraft in the world and has given me the advantage needed to compete at such high level competitions. Sean’s Accomplishments: 5 time TOC Competitor 3 time USA F3A Team Member 4 time USA Pattern National Champion 2nd place 2000 International Aero Meet 4 time ETOC Competitor 2 time Masters Competitor We are honored to have Sean Mcmurtry on the Aeroworks Team. Sean has performed in contest and air shows across the globe demonstrating and supporting both Aeroworks and the R/C hobby.

Fabio Borges Sao Paulo, Brazil
I started flying at the age of 16 with mostly Helicopters for 9 years then wanted to try the model Airplane. I started flying Airplane in 2005 and have never looked back. I have competed in many events and competitions but never had the confidence I have now flying the Aeroworks QB planes. The ease of assembly, perfect performance and unmatched durability makes me a winner! Fabio’s Accomplishments: IMAC BRASIL 2005 – 5th place (UNLIMITED) IMAC BRASIL 2006 – 1st place (UNLIMITED) ULTIMATE IMAC 2007 – 1st place (UNLIMITED) IMAC BRASIL 2007 – 2nd place (UNLIMITED) IMAC BRASIL 2008 – 3rd place (UNLIMITED) 2 times first place FOUR MINUTE FREESTYLE in the event of Itu 2007 and 2008 Best acrobatic performance in the event FESBRAER 2008 Fabio is an outstanding pilot and competitor! He his sponsored by Diniz Esteves Enterprises, JR and Aeroworks and we are honored to have him join our Team. We are looking for great things from Fabio in the future not only in Brazil but also in the US. Great to have you aboard!

Mark Dennis Parker, Co.
My name is Mark Dennis; I have been flying airplanes since the age of 9 with the support of my father Kim. I am very happy to be a part of the Aeroworks family, and hope to see many of you at contests and shows soon. Many of you may recognize me from the support forums on the popular internet sites, please feel free to post if you have any questions or just to share your latest project with us on any of our support forums. I compete in Intermediate IMAC and have finished in first place at 3 contests this year plus 3 first place finishes in freestyle events. I finished 6th in the Southwest Regional Championships and fly many demos through out Colorado each year. Aeroworks has provided me with great flying airplanes for both precision and 3D aerobatics that have held up flawlessly for the past 3 years. The QB concept has made competition airplanes much easier for me as far as setup and flying qualities go since every airplane has come out perfectly straight every time. I would like to thank and congratulate Rocco and the entire Aeroworks Team for a great product that I am happy to fly and represent. Mark’s Accomplishments: 2005/2006/2007 - Demo Pilot Arvada Associated modelers “You too can fly air show” 2006/2007 - Demo Pilot Love-Air RC Big Bird 2006/2007 – Demo Pilot Rocky Mountain EAA full scale air show (25,000 spectators) 2006/2007 – Demo Pilot Arapahoe County Fair (23,000 spectators) 2006/2007 – Demo Pilot – Indoor Electric - Rocky Mountain air and space museum model expo 350 spectators (Covered on T.V. and Interviewed by Fox 31 News) 2007 I.M.A.C Season: 1st Place Love-Air I.M.A.C Intermediate 1st Place Jefco Summer Sizzler Intermediate 1st Place Crosswinds I.M.A.C Intermediate 1st Place Love-Air I.M.A.C Freestyle 1st Place Jefco Summer Sizzler Freestyle 1st Place Crosswinds I.M.A.C Freestyle 2nd Place Arvada I.M.A.C Intermediate 6th Place Southwest Regional's Intermediate 7th Place Southwest Regional Points Challenge Mark is a great asset to the Aeroworks Team in not only performing flight demonstrations but also in providing our customers with excellent service and support by setting up and moderating the Aeroworks support forums on RC web sites like, RC Universe, Flying Giants and Flying Cirkus. We are happy and proud to add Young Mark “The Menace” Dennis to the Aeroworks Team and wish him great success in his R/C piloting career.

Mike Scileppi III Parker, Co.
I first started flying remote control airplanes in 1996 as a hobby. As the years went on, my passion for RC airplanes grew and I became more serious with the sport. In 2008 I was introduced to Aeroworks and purchased my first Aeroworks plane. The 50cc Extra 260. I was impressed with the ease of build and short build time needed. I flew this plane for 6 months and fell in love with the flight characteristics of the plane. In 2009 I built the 35% Extra 260 and started flying in IMAC competitions. I found myself able to be competitive with the Aeroworks product due to the quality and precision of their design and craftsmanship. For the 2009 IMAC season I flew the 42% Aeroworks Ultimate Biplane powered by a DA170. For The 2010 IMAC season I will be flying another 42% Aeroworks Ultimate Biplane powered by a DA200. I am proud to be able to fly the Aeroworks product and I look forward to being part of the Aeroworks team for many years to come. Mike’s Accomplishments: 2009 Longmont IMAC – Basic Class – 2nd Place 2009 Albuquerque IMAC – Sportsman Class – 3rd Place 2009 Love-Air IMAC – Sportsman Class – 2nd Place 2009 IMAC Nats Competitor – Sportsman Class 2009 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Competitor – Sportsman Class – 8th Place 2010 Tucson IMAC – Intermediate Class – 3rd Place We are excited to have Mike Scileppi III as part of Team Aeroworks. Mike has proven to be a self-starter, quick learner and go-getter. His flying and aircraft knowledge has improved dramatically over a short period of time and he has become on of the top local pilots. Give mike a little more time and practice and he will be the one to watch for. Keep up the hard work and practice and we are proud to have you join our team!

Manuel Santos México City
I was born in April 16 of 1969, I was involved in RC since the first day. My father built and flies RC airplanes, when I was 4. I flew control line Airplanes and start building small planes, when I was 7. He teach me How to fly RC airplanes, and my passion began to grow every day. Today I enjoy Flying Gas Airplanes and competing, I'm giving Clinics and flight demos all around the country. I like to help people in the hobby and more than ever, I love to fly airplanes! I want to thank Rocco and Aeroworks for giving me the opportunity to be part of the family and to Provide the best Aerobatic Planes for Precision and 3D at a competition level. I proudly represent Aeroworks and I will continue my effort to improve my flight every day Manuel’s Accomplishments: 5 Consecutive Times 1st Place in Fun Fly Events Mexico (1997-2001) 1st Place Basic IMAC Mexico (2003) 2 Times 1st Place Free Style Champion Mexico (2003,2004) 2 Times ETOC Competitor (2006,2008) 5 times XFC Competitor (2004,2005,2007,2008,2009) Aeroworks is proud to include Manuel Santos to the Aeroworks Team. Manuel adds a little International excitement to our Team and we are honored to have him. Manuel competes and fly’s demonstration flights around the world and is well known for his flying skills and outgoing personality. He has flown in many contest and events both International and in the US and we are certain to see more of him in the near future. Welcome aboard Manuel!

Joe Hunt Newark, CA
It's well known that Aeroworks has defined a new standard in the ARF market over the last few years with their QB "quick build" line of airplanes. And, Aeroworks continues to stay ahead of the competition by focusing on their quality, as well as innovative designs and ideas to make the planes better and easier to assemble. These planes are very complete, very durable, quick to assemble and require no modification, upgrades, or improvements to be ready to compete with the world's best. Jason Noll's second place finish at the TAS this year with a stock Aeroworks QB plane is a testament to that (congrats Jason!). The Aeroworks staff is easy to contact and very helpful, too. As a modeler, weekend flyer, competition pilot, and online reviewer, Aeroworks has the products I enjoy. And, frankly, their offerings, prices, and service just make allot of sense... they're easy to assemble, easy to fly, and easy to recommend. Joe’s Accomplishments: 2007 -- Demo Pilot for PCAM (full scale airshow with 10k spectators) 2007 -- Demo Pilot at several local events 2007 -- Event Organizer/Director UPB FLY-IN 2006 -- 2nd Place Fromeco Pacific Coast Freestyle Championships (5k prize money, 1st place Kyle Woyshnis) 2006 -- Event Organizer/Director UPB FLY-IN (covered and interviewed on TV by the Outdoor Channel) 2006 -- 2nd Place UPB FLY-IN (3k prize money, 1st place Kyle Woyshnis) We are delighted to have Joe Hunt on the Aeroworks Team! Joe has been performing in Airshows, Competing in Freestyle and I.M.A.C. contests, Writing product reviews, Hosting R/C Web Forums, and Producing High Quality videos promoting not only Aeroworks but the R/C Hobby. Joe always brings something new and innovated to R/C and is an excellent addition to the Aeroworks Team. “Keep up the great work!”

Jason Danhakl Champaign, IL.
I started building and flying R/C airplanes at 10 years old. After many years of playing around with smaller aircraft I got serious about having the finest aerobatic aircraft available. The first 40% scale aerobatic aircraft I built was an Aeroworks Edge 540 kit in 1998. At this time Aeroworks was already the leader in fast building quality construction. Plus the simple fact that Aeroworks aircraft were dominating the T.O.C. “Tournament of Champions” competition was a great example of the flight characteristics. Over the years I built and flew different company’s designs with success but the building time was killing me. Toledo 2006 I saw a QB for the first time. I knew at that moment I was done building airplanes. The QB line of aircraft has all the other manufactures scratching their heads how to even attempt catching up. With every new model this concept is taken a step farther which is nothing but incredible added value to the consumer. These aircraft fly better out of the box than any custom build model. This means more flying time with a truly world class machine capable of winning any contest. Aeroworks has provided me what I feel is an extra edge in competition due to not having to worry about the airplane performing. All the extra practice time by not building or working on a poor quality aircraft is absolutely the best part of the QB line. Jason’s Accomplishments: -2 Time Extreme Aerobatic Club Indoor Freestyle Finalist -Chitty 3D Indoor F3P/ Freestyle 3rd place 06& 07 -3 Time ETOC competitor -South Central IMAC region Freestyle Champion 2004 -19 South Central IMAC region Freestyle victories 1999-2007 -Only airplane pilot to have competed in every XFC -Top ten finishes in every XFC/ 4th place 2005. -7th Place XFC 2008 - Airplane -2nd place XFC 2008 - Team Jason is an outstanding pilot and person. Jason is easy to work with and is always willing to help any beginner pilot by showing the tricks and flight tips he has learned from his years of experience. We are excited to have Jason on the Aeroworks Team! Jason performs in Air shows, Competing in Freestyle and I.M.A.C. contests and is employed full time in the R/C hobby designing and test flying new product. Jason has brought new ideas and designs to the R/C industry and we are lucky to have him on our Team!

Johnathan Jennings Arlington, TX.
My name is Johnathan Jennings I was born June 15 1996. I was raised up in the hobby by my father and started flying when I was 10. About a year later I competed in my first freestyle competition and knew that I was going to like the competitive side of the hobby. I got my first Aeroworks plane when I was 12 and knew that this was the type of aircraft for me. I have flown many brands and Aeroworks has the best flying planes especially the extra 300 series. In 2009 I was able to join Team AMA where I perform at full scale shows with the Texas Heatwave Aerobatic Team. I enjoy promoting the hobby and Aeroworks planes. Johnathan’s Accomplishments: 2007 DOD freestyle 3rd place 2009 Indoor TINY 2nd place pattern 2009 Indoor TINY 2nd place freestyle 2009 Tri State shootout freestyle 1st place 2009 Abilene IMAC 2nd place basic 2009 Abilene IMAC freestyle 1st place 2009 Cowtown IMAC challenge 2nd place freestyle 2010 Indoor TINY 1st place pattern 2010 Indoor TINY 1st place freestyle 2010 Westside R/C flyers freestyle 1st place 2010 Texoma IMAC challenge freestyle 1st place 2010 Tri State Shootout 4th place 2010 Jetero IMAC freestyle challenge 6th place 2011 Jetero Huckfest freestyle challenge 4th place 2011 Texoma IMAC sportsman 3rd place Johnathan is an outstanding young pilot with a huge passion for R/C.We are excited to have Johnathan on the Aeroworks Team! Johnathan performs at Air shows, Competes in Freestyle and I.M.A.C. contests and still continues to work hard in school to keep up his grades and positive attitude! Johnathan shows tremendous skills in his flying and has already built a name for himself in the R/C circle of ”Hot Shot Pilots” we are excited to have him join our Team!

Hal Jennings Greenville, Mississippi
My son introduced me to RC flying about ten years ago, and I knew immediately that I had found a new passion. Shortly after I soloed, I saw Mike Sauls fly a 3-d demo and I said that’s for me. With the help of many friends and after quite a few crashed airplanes I can say without a doubt that I have not mastered 3- D flying yet. Most of my flying is done in the southeastern part of the country. I have flown demos at events raging from an antique tractor show to full-scale air shows. I normally attend twenty to twenty-five fly-ins per season. I try to go to as many of the smaller events as possible. I really enjoy helping pilots that are converting from glow to gas. My association with Aeroworks started when I bought one of their 33% edge arf’s, and I have been flying their products ever since. With the introduction of the new QB series Rocco and the rest of the guys and gals at Aeroworks have given a whole new meaning to the words “almost ready to fly”. Even I can have one of these birds ready to fly in ten to twelve hours. The fit and finish, the hardware package, the price and the way they fly all combine to make the QB series the very finest ARF’s on the market. I consider myself extremely lucky to be associated with a quality company like Aeroworks. If I can help anybody in my part of the country with Aeroworks products just give me a call (662-378-8210). Hal is an exceptional person and pilot. He is an asset to the hobby as well as Aeroworks. Hal performs at many air shows and Fun Fly events demonstrating the ability of the product and capabilities of what Today’s R/C aircraft are capable of achieving. If you are ever at an event or Fly-In and see Hal, stop by and say Hello! He is one of the 'GOOD OLE BOYS" of the hobby! It is great having Hal on the Aeroworks Team. We are looking forward to many years of his talented flying and demonstrations.

Jerry L. Smith Paducah, Kentucky
I began modeling in my early 40s High performance sport planes were my choice. I began flying competition Fun Fly’s. in 1985….NCFFA….NATIONAL COMPETITION FUN FLY ASSOCIATION….9 National wins out of 15 attempts I am a scratch builder from early on.... (lighter is better)….I concentrated on strong reliable construction. From the first time I saw the Aeroworks “Quick Build Series” I knew The QB was the answer! The QB series is eliminating scratch builders...THE HARDWARE PACKAGE IS GREAT a good fast easy way to get in the air. I flew the 75 cc Extra 260 QB with DA–85, Slim-line Pitts style muffler. I am sold ... high performance with great slow and fast flight characteristics. This would be the plane to suit my flying style.... 3-D and Precision..... Fun to fly... This plane makes pilot errors easy to correct.... and is very predictable. The 75cc Extra 260 QB with DA-85. Make me proud to be a part of the Aeroworks pilot program and having fun.... A strong high performance package that is a blast to fly and easy to transport and assemble. Jerry’s Accomplishments: Began flying models in 1982 Member of NCFFA (National Competition Fun Fly Association) AMA, Special Interest Group Fun Fly #705 9 time Winner NCFFA FUN FLY Nationals Set 9 Event Records NCFFA Nationals 1997 Alaska State Champion NCFFA Event Jerry’s Designs: Smith Super Special Competition Fun Fly ….48-inch span….32 power The Spoiler (originally Jerry’s Big Boy)……80-inch span….1.20/1.6 power Jerry’s Outlaw Delta…………………………36-inch span….32 power Jerry’s Air Shows: Tournament of Champions…….Las Vegas, Nevada……..1997 to 1999 Joe Nall Fly-In…………………Greenville, SC………….1996 to 2005 Crusade for Children Fund Raiser….Louisville, Ky……...1999 to 2004 Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers…………Wright-Patterson,…..1999 to2002 Puerto Rico…………………………………………………….1995 Toronto, Canada……………………………………………….1998 Elmendorf Air Force Base…………Alaska………………. ….1999 XFC Extreme Flight …Demo Team ...Dayton Ohio ……..2003 to 2006 FUTABA Sponsored Pilot ………………………………..1989 to 2008 XFC Extreme Flight….Demo Team…Muncie Indian ………..2007 Jerry is an innovator to the hobby of Remote Control. He has dedicated countless hours to the growth and progression of R/C airplanes in Design, Training and Performing Demo flights in front of hundreds sometimes thousands of spectators. Jerry has created never seen before maneuvers and designed original concept model aircraft. He is a pioneer to our hobby and a welcomed addition to the Aeroworks Team.

Carlos Vargas Mexico
My name is Carlos Vargas, I am 21 years old, I have been flying models since the age of 10, Thanks to my father for all the support in this beautiful hobby. I am so happy to be flying my new QB 42% Aeroworks Extra 260, Awesome Design, Light Weight, Smooth and Easy to Build, Thanks to Rocco and Aeroworks for letting me be part of this team! Carlo’s Accomplishments: 2001 Basic IMAC Mexico Champion 2003 Intermediate IMAC Mexico Champion 2005, 2006, 2007 Freestyle Mexico Champion 2007 XFC Competitor 2007 Tucson Aerobatics Shootout Competitor Aeroworks is proud to include Carlos Vargas to the Aeroworks Team. We are certain to see great things from him in the near future. Carlos is from Mexico and Demonstrates the R/C Hobby to thousand of International pilots. He has competed in many International events and will be competing in more events within the US.