D1 - The One DLG

💜 Fresh look!

Just one week until the F3K European Championship in Romania. 🇷🇴
Are you ready?

✨ Meet D1 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.

🚀 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.

💙 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.

👉 Four questions for D1 Pilot Ivan!

For Ivan Djeorgievski, model flying isn’t just a hobby—it’s been a passion since childhood. Today, he’s sharing a bit of his story and what makes the D1 so special to him.

🚀 How did you get into RC flying?

I got into RC flying when I was around six years old. At the time, RC equipment was difficult to find and very expensive. My father, a top modeler, introduced me to the hobby, and I quickly fell in love with what I still believe is the best hobby in the world.

✈️ What do you like most about flying the D1?

The people behind the D1 clearly have an outstanding understanding of aerodynamics. The attention to detail is fascinating, and I especially admire that they are constantly working to improve the model even further. Without a doubt, the D1 is the most beautiful competition glider, and I could write a book about how it flies.

🏆 Do you fly competitions, or do you mostly fly for fun?

I compete in multiple categories because I have a very strong competitive spirit, but I also enjoy flying purely for fun. One of my proudest achievements was becoming Vice World Champion and World Champion in the S8E category.

🛩️ Besides RC flying, what are your other hobbies, and what do you do for work?

Model aviation is my main hobby. I also enjoy building model aircraft and repairing anything related to technology. Professionally, I’ve been working in aviation for 23 years, which perfectly matches my passion for flying.

In just two weeks, the best F3K pilots in Europe will meet for the European Championship.

We’re proud that the D1S will be part of the competition once again—designed for demanding conditions and trusted by top pilots.

Good luck to everyone preparing for the big event. See you at the flight line! 🇪🇺✈️

✨ Have you met our D1 Pilot Miloš yet?

Meet Miloš Bajić from Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸. He is 45 years old and has been flying the D1 for three years. Let’s get to know Miloš a little better.

🚀 How did you get into RC flying?

I started aeromodelling as a child, competing with free-flight models. Around ten years ago, I rediscovered the hobby through RC flying, first with aerobatic airplanes and helicopters. About four to five years ago, I discovered F3K, and since then I have also been competing at local contests.

✈️ Why did you choose the D1?

At a competition in Croatia, I met Arijan and watched both him and the D1 fly. After the contest, he let me try the model, and I immediately noticed how much better it performed compared to the one I was flying. That was the moment I decided to get my own D1 and explore its full potential.

💙 Do you compete, or do you mostly fly for fun?
I try to keep flying as a hobby because it has an important place in my life. At the same time, I enjoy competing whenever work and other responsibilities allow it. Competitions give recreational flying a new sense of purpose. They encourage you to develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding of flying, making F3K a truly meaningful hobby.

🏆 What’s your best or most memorable flying moment with the D1 so far?

Definitely those moments when I can feel that the D1 is simply performing better than the models around it. I’ve experienced that several times at competitions. I’m still exploring different setups and always chasing that feeling. Whether it’s climbing in ghost lift, delivering an exceptional launch, or simply giving me more than I expected—those are the moments that make flying the D1 so special.

D1 Pilot Spotlight | Marko Damjanović 🇭🇷

Welcome to the first posts in our new series, where we introduce the pilots flying D1!

This time, it’s Marko Damjanović, 25 years old.

Marko discovered RC aerobatics at a young age when he saw a large gas-powered model flying at the local airfield near his home. As a shy local kid from the neighborhood, he would often stop by to watch the planes, full of curiosity and asking questions. From that moment, he knew this was the hobby for him.

Today, besides studying and working for a small company, he is deeply involved in developing D1 models together with Arijan. Every year they test new ideas and discuss improvements to keep pushing performance even further. And if you ask Marko what people think about him and his hobby? He hopes they only have good things to say—although he admits not everyone understands the passion. 😄

🏆 Highlight so far:
Senior World Champion F3K 2025 🥇
Junior World Champion F3K 2019 🥇

Next up for Marko is the F3K European Championship in Romania in August. We wish him all the best and can’t wait to see him compete!

New D1S design – hit or miss? 🎯✈️

What would your dream D1S look like?