A lifelong aviation buff, Ty got his introduction to RC in 1997. Two years later, after a visit to the Don Lowe Masters, he was hooked on scale aerobatics. Ty flew his first IMAC contest in 2000, winning the basic class, and has been competing ever since. Now a fixture in Unlimited on the Southeast IMAC circuit, Ty is also a member of the IMAC International Sequence Committee, the IMAC Assistant Regional director for Virginia, and a IMAC Judging Instructor. Though scale aerobatics is his primary interest, Ty also follows the pattern scene closely and has aspirations at giving it a whirl someday. Ty and his wife Gaynell have two wonderful children, Josh and Samantha, who stay home and keep dad on his toes everyday.

Hometown :	Aylett, VA
Equipment :	Carden Extra 300, DA 150, Futaba 14mz
Sponsors :	Futaba / Hobbico, Desert Aircraft
Accomplishments :	Biggest accomplishment - stay at home dad of two.
Other Information :	Flying RC for 10 years, been involved in IMAC since 2001, member of International Sequence Committee, SE Region Judging Instructor.