Don Butman has been a model airplane builder for over 70 years.
Don built his early models during the Jim Walker Fireball control line days.
Over the years, Don enjoyed building and flying radio control models, and now he enjoys building a wide variety of
Peanut Scale and NoCal models which are powered with rubber-band motors and CO2 engines.
Don has won many awards for his airplane model designs and one-of-a-kind customized models.
Don builds his flying models with expert skill which includes exquisite attention to detail including custom paint,
wheels and cockpit and pilot details.
As a model airplane enthusiast, Don is a dedicated teacher/instructor and shares his knowledge with others,
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As a recognized modeler, Don served as a competent and fair judge at numerous Model Airplane and RC Tournaments.
His competence in building and flying aircraft has been appreciated by many in the field.
Don Butman is recognized by name and builder expertise and model flying reputation throughout the modeler industry.
As a dedicated modeler, Don has spent his lifetime building and flying all types of model airplanes,
and he has earned a countless number of trophies noting memorable flights,
and in recognition of custom designs on his home-built models.
An avid modeler, Don owns and operates Don’s RC Models and has occasionally built custom scale models for his customers.
Checkout the Photo Gallery page which displays some of the beautiful one-of-a-kind hand-built models that Don has built, flown and signed.