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Mr. Salman Nazir

 Tell us about yourself briefly?

My name is  Salman Nazir, I was borne on June 18, 1956. I got my education from Karachi and did BSc from Karachi University. I ran a sports shop in Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi until 1996, then worked for Pakistan Paper Sack Industries, Karachi and have now joined The Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad.

 When did you start Aeromodelling?

In 1984 with Control Line model planes. In 1988, motivated by aeromodellers who visited my shop and whose models I built, I visited the Model Aeronautical Society, Karachi, MASK at Korangi, Karachi. I joined MASK same year. I was active member of MASK until I moved to Islamabad in 2008. I should mention here that MASK is a highly organized club, I would rate it the best club in Pakistan. It certainly has the best  field in the world which  is ideal for RC flying.  I would also like to thank all MASK members but especially Mr. Habib M Habib, Feroz sahib, Mr. M Isa and Mr. S M Tariq, who helped me lot.

 What do you like most, Designing, Building or Flying models?

I always build my models from scratch. I have designed a few, but built and flew most models from plans or kits. I enjoy construction work the most.

 How many models you have built and flown?

Numerous.I still many models in my collection with include Spitfire 160, Flash 60, Ultimate Bipe 108, Panic 60, Saber Electric, Sukhoi 90 and Hurricane 108.

 Have you participated in RC Competitions?

Yes I have participated in many competitions such as  MASK in-House competitions, APAMA championships in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. I also won position in many competitions to name a few I was 3rd in Pakistan Science Foundation organized by Islamabad Aeromodelling Club (IAC) in 1992, I won the first position in MASK All Pakistan Fun Fly Competition in 1993, third position in F3A,  first position in fun-flyin, first in best finish in APAMA Nationals Islamabad in 1995,  I was also third in F3A Masters and  first in Best Finish in the APAMA Nationals Lahore 1996.

 Do you build for others?

Yes. From scratch or from kits. My models are light and sturdy.

 How to contact you? 

My contact 0333 221 7028, 051   449 0298

 Any interesting incident you would like to share with RCPAK readers?

In 2002 I and an expert fellow modeler Mohammad Isa were flying a formation at the MASK field at Korangi, Karachi. We both had FLASH 60 in the air. The only other flyer at the time was my other friend Kamal Shamsi who was flying his BULL DOG 60. At the time when I and Isa were doing a ‘KNIFE EDGE’ from the right to left, Kamal Shamsi’s     Bull Dog emerged in front of us. The plane approached us  at low level at a very fast speed.
I shouted ‘Isa, DUCK’.   The plane missed my head by a whisker. BANG.    I whispered ‘Isa, Are you alive’. ‘Barely’ he said.
What happened to Shamsi’s plane: Total!  It pierced through the door of the car behind me. Both of our planes survived though :-).

 Any comment about Islamabad Aeromodelling Club?

No comment. I only know two of its members, Jamshed Ishrat and Kamal Butt.

 Any advice to youngsters intending to join Aeromodelling?

Come to the field. Enjoy. Before starting do find out the expenses. It is an expensive hobby. Once you have joined this hobby do build the model yourself. You will thoroughly enjoy the building part.

 Any problems faced in Islamabad?

There is no proper field either in Islamabad or in Rawalpindi.

 Any concluding statement?

It is a fantastic hobby.