Meet D1S Pilot Nikola!Whether he’s flying, building, or making people smile with his sense of humor, Nikola brings passion to everything he does.
Nikola Stojković is from Belgrade, Serbia 
, he is 41 years old and has been flying RC models for more than 20 years.
, he is 41 years old and has been flying RC models for more than 20 years.
How did you get into RC flying?What started as a childhood hobby became a lifelong passion. Over the years I’ve competed in different classes, represented Serbia as a member of the F3K National Team, and met amazing people from all around the world. I’m also proud to be part of AK Ćuprija, a club that has played a huge role in my F3K journey.
What do you like most about flying the D1S?I like how honest the airplane is. It rewards good decisions, but if you make a mistake, it politely reminds you that the pilot is usually the weakest component of the system. 
Do you fly competitions, or do you mostly fly for fun?Both. Competitions motivate me to become a better pilot, but some of my favorite days are simply flying with friends. My biggest competitive achievement is probably winning the famous “localhost Championship”… mainly because I’m usually the only competitor.
Besides RC flying, what are your other hobbies, or what do you do for work?I’m a Senior DevOps Engineer, so during the week I debug cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and automation. On weekends I debug my launch technique… and after every training session I usually have to debug my shoulder and knees as well. I also founded Serbia’s first RC aeromodelling forum, RCFly4um, and continue supporting the RC community through different projects.
I also founded Serbia’s first RC aeromodelling forum, RCFly4um, and continue supporting the RC community through different projects.
Is there anything you’d like to say to the RC community or to someone thinking about buying their first D1S?Just get out and fly. Ask questions, learn from other pilots, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes—every experienced F3K pilot has a collection of repaired airplanes.
If you’re thinking about buying your first D1S, I can honestly recommend it.
LEGO has an upper age limit of 99 years. D1S doesn’t. 
It’s a fantastic airplane, but what makes it truly special is the passion of the people behind it. In the end, that’s what this hobby is all about: great people, great friendships, and always learning something new.
