I got into aeromodelling during the lockdown, mostly out of boredom, but it ended up becoming one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done. At first, I didn’t know anything about planes beyond the basics, but an Air Force right-wing commander introduced me to the field and gave me books by Madhav Khare. That’s when I really started understanding how aircraft actually work. I began by building small models at home—some flew well, some crashed instantly, but every attempt taught me something. I learned how changing the wing angle, weight balance, or even the shape of the tail could completely affect flight. After a while, I wasn’t just copying designs anymore; I started experimenting and making my own. What I love most about aeromodelling is how hands-on it is. You see your mistakes immediately, and you fix them immediately. There’s something really special about building a plane with your own hands and watching it actually take off. It’s one of the main things that pushed me toward mechanical engineering, and it’s still something I enjoy doing whenever I get the chance