My name is David Nolan from Newry in N.Ireland. I began aeromodelling with fixed wing but quickly became addicted to model helicopters and I have never looked back. Over the last four years, in particular, I have been heavily involved in competitions entering the world renowned 3D Masters in 2005, 6, 7 and 8 and the Extreme Flight Championship (XFC) in the USA 2008. I have also entered the Scottish Nationals in 2007 and 2008 and Irish Nationals winning that event back to back in 2006 and 2007.

Through out the year I try to attend as many events as possible and in the last few years I have attended such events as the IRCHA Jamboree (USA), twice yearly Charmouth Funfly (UK), and Irish events such as the Ballymoney, Nutts Corner, Galway, Waterford, Letterkenny and Hangar 45 fun fly events. I have also judged at the 3DX Ireland competition in 2007, 2008 and 2009, also being the principle event organiser for the 2007 and 2009 events.

In July 2008 I was made European Team Manager for my helicopter sponsor Miniature Aircraft USA, based in Billings, Montana USA which has added another dimension to my modelling. It allows me to contribute much more to the development of the MA Flight Team and indeed the helicopters we fly.

As well as being sponsored by Miniature Aircraft USA I am also fortunate to be sponsored by other great companies such as HeliWholesaler, Motors & Rotors, CSM gyros, Savox servos, CML Distribution, Energon Solutions/FlightTech Lithium Polymer Batteries, SAB Composite Blades, Morgan Coolpower Fuels, SwitchGlo and Hatori USA. By representing these great companies and with their help I get to see the world and fly along side some of the worlds great pilots. Without my sponsors all of this would not be possible.

David