Curtis Youngblood , R/C helicopter pilot, mechanical engineer, and businessman, is owner of CJ Youngblood Enterprises, Inc. in College Station (& Hearne), Texas. He is one in only a handful who has succeeded in turning his love of the R/C hobby, flying and designing helicopters, into his profession.
While competing in FAI contests, he has currently won 16 U.S. National titles, which is four times as many as any other flyer has won. Since first competing on the World Championship level back in 1987, he has won three first place World titles, and has consistently placed in the top five standing every year the competition is held (the worlds are held every other year).
In addition to competing in prestigious competitions, Curtis has also mesmerized crowds all over the World. His largest demonstration occurring at the AeroPageant in Japan, with well over 30,000 spectators. Other demonstrations have been performed at the Tournament of Champions, held in Las Vegas; Sandown, in England; and all over the U.S. at numerous fun-flys and small gatherings.
Curtis first began his flying career with a "Livewire Champion" trainer airplane almost 25 years ago, in Bryan, Texas. After a couple years of plane flying, he was introduced to the Heliboy helicopter by his Father, Dave Youngblood. He then competed in his first contest at the US Nationals in 1983 taking last place.
After graduating high school, Curtis began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 1987. There he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with his emphasis of study in component and systems design. Upon graduation, he began working as an engineering consultant for several companies around the World in the R/C industry. He has worked on the development of several helicopters and many helicopter and radio accessories.
The future holds many unknowns, but whatever challenges and adventures are placed before Curtis, there are a few things that will remain to be true. He will continue to pursue a career in this hobby he loves and there will never be anyone like him!
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