“I am a physician by training. Our work is both physically and mentally demanding. We work long hours, nights, and weekends. The majority of my time is dedicated towards learning and caring for patients. There has been a large movement in the medical field towards wellness in order to prevent burn out and caregiver fatigue. Model aviation is an out for me in a way. It allows me to focus on something entirely different and use a part of my brain that is not used often. It allows me to use the engineering principles I studied during my undergraduate education. And it is a much needed and welcomed reprieve. I live in a small town with a large hospital. I do not have access to a club for flying. I do always put safety at the forefront of everything I do and act responsibly. Model aviation is important to me.”