About

Raiko "R/C Kid" Potter Wilmer, Alabama:

A modeler since: 1989

Primary interests in R/C: IMAC, Pattern, Helicopters, Jets

Accomplishments:

Other notes of interest: At 19, Raiko Potter was just getting introduced to the fun of R/C and flying. Today, at 47, Raiko and his wife are the owners of "Raiko Dzigns" - A freelance building service for the RC industry specializing in building and customizing anything that flies. "I am an extremist builder," states Raiko, "along the lines of popular TV shows like Pimp My Ride and West Coast Choppers. I get to express the radical side of kit bashing and modification in building for myself and other nationally known pilots." .Raiko Dzigns is my way of bringing together other extreme builders, so we can express our artistry through the models that we fly." In addition to flying pattern, IMAC , Helis and Jets throughout the years, Raiko also served as the assistant manager for Team USA during the '2007 and '2009 World Aerobatic Championships. He also has over 20+ years as a Composite Technician with some of the major commercial airline repair facilities along the gulf coast.