Kolbe grew up flying model planes, starting like so many others with a little HobbyZone Champ. After parking it in trees countless times, he moved on to EDFs and eventually turbines by the end of high school.
Kolbe continued flying model planes through his time at the Air Force Academy, and he is now awaiting pilot training at ENJJPT. He credits much of his success in full-scale aviation and aeronautical engineering to his strong foundation in basic principles from model aircraft.
Pictured is Kolbe teaching his youngest brother to fly.
