Introduction to Learning to Fly RC Aircraft
Learning to fly RC Aircraft does not have to be a journey you take on your own. Certainly you can if you like, but take it from my experience your chance of becoming successful is limited. When I started in the hobby, I chose to fly helicopters and tired to learn on my own. When I graduated from the simple small indoor type to a larger more complexed heli, I very quickly became a very good helicopter mechanic. Learning to fly was more complicated than I thought it would be.
After a final crash of my helicopter, I traded it in on a fixed wing trainer plane. Next I found a local flying club that offered instruction. This was a well needed step in the right direction. I met with a club instructor and started my journey, with confidence and teachings that allowed for me to transition from a student to a pilot and then onto an instructor.
In addition to finding a local airfield, you will need to join the AMA, Academy of Model Aeronautics. Click the link provided to be redirected to the AMA Join Page. Joining the AMA is a requirement of most flying fields and clubs. Along with information about the hobby, links to club sites and activities, the AMA provides a blanket insurance coverage for you and your equipment when flying at a recognized AMA flying club.
With time, patients, and working with an instructor, you will become an accomplished RC Pilot.
Meet Creed and his new AeroScout. Creed’s first day of flying was today. He flew buddy boxed with his instructor and had a great time. He has been flying at home on a simulator and had a very good day at the field during his first flights.
Creed has since this day, completed the requirements to become a RC Pilot. On successful completion of his solo flight, witnessed by two club instructors, Creed was granted his pilot certificate.