I have been flying model aircraft for about 20 years starting with fixed wing and moving over to rotary approximately 9 years ago. Through those years I have owned pretty much every ship out there (except a fury!). The early years started with a Shuttle and shortly thereafter I had 3 Ninja’s, the original and two magnums. I really enjoyed those ships, they seemed way ahead of their time. I have been flying Predator’s since they were introduced and I think it is the best heli available! I do most of the setups for our local hobby shop (Wheels, Wings, -N- Hobbies) and have setup/flown many Hawks, Ravens, and Predator’s as well as rappy’s, Fury’s, etc. I am also a field representative for Wildcat Fuels and ModelSport blades/accessories. I have been an AMA District Associate Vice President for the past 7 years and attend all the state fun flies. I am also an AMA Leader Member and Contest Director.

In my professional career I am a Certified RehabTechnology Specialist which means I build custom wheelchairs, seating components, and electronic systems for wheelchairs. I work with unfortunate individuals, mostly pediatrics and develop ways to keep them more independent. I work through a local hospital and travel quite a bit throughout North Dakota. I do a lot of engineering and fabricating which slides over to my hobby as well. One
of the drive systems we have worked with is actually two small piezo gyro’s on X and Y axis that controls a power wheelchair by tilting the head in the direction you want to go. I very much look forward to representing Century and hope to meet you all at various events!
Troy Lapp