Rory Tooley Interview: from simulator to aerobatic success

At just 20 years old, Rory Tooley has already made a name for himself as one of the top freestyle pilots in the world. Starting his journey in RC at the age of five, Rory’s love for aerobatics quickly became evident, driving him to hone his craft both in the air and on the simulator. Representing an impressive roster of sponsors, including Extreme Flight RC and PowerBox, Rory has been part of premier events like the SXFC, Joe Nall, Western Park, and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.In this episode, Rory shares his journey from growing up immersed in the RC world thanks to his father’s influence, to diving into freestyle aerobatics and designing custom planes for simulators. We dive into his approach to creating routines, his insights on the differences in flying styles across countries, and the unique challenges of flying in different conditions. Rory also talks about his setup and shares tips for getting sponsorships.If you’re a fan of precision flying, extreme aerobatics, or just great RC stories, you won’t want to miss this conversation!Find Rory's Realflight models here: https://forums.realflight.com/index.php?members/rory_rc_tooley.116214/#resources Rory Tooley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoryTRC/Rory's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoryRCTooley-----Music track: Inspiring People by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Music for Videos (Free)