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How do I get
started?
- Find a club that is local to your home; attend one of their meetings and see if their culture is a good match for you.
- You want to look for a club that has an active instruction program.
- If you have never flown RC airplanes before see if you can arrange for an instructor to give you a test hop using the instructors plane.
- Obtain feedback from the club members on the type of plane, equipment and supplies that are the most reliable.
- Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
- Join the local club.
- Purchase the recommended plane, equipment and supplies.
- Start formal instruction.
How long before I can solo?
This always depends on your;
- Dedication to practice
- Your ability to learn the discipline of flying RC airplanes
- Some solo in three or four days some never make it.
How much will it cost to start in powered R/C flight?
This number can vary depending on the quality of parts that you choose. Here are a few examples:
| AMA Membership | $ 58.00 |
| Fly-A-Ways Membership | $ 70.00 |
| Good reliable trainer aircraft | $150.00 |
| Radio system | $150.00 |
| Good reliable engine | $100.00 |
| Field equipment | $ 90.00 |
| Fuel and miscellaneous accessories | $ 50.00 |
| TOTAL | $668.00 |
Do I have to buy the best?
You certainly always have the choice of substituting any of the recommended items. A word of caution; you get what you pay for... cheap parts are often the root cause of lost airplanes and a frustrated hobbyist
These are the start-up items we recommend.
Once we have secured a new field and are able to resume normal flight operations, flight instruction will be reinstated.