Free Public R/C Flight Training at WAMS flying field
Sunday afternoons 2 pm to dusk
Email one of our flight instructors for additional
information. See Field Directions & Maps for our
location. Here is your chance to try radio control (R/C) airplane
flying before you buy the equipment or join the AMA. All
you have to do is show up on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM until dark
at our club flying field to get your free flight training. We supply all
the required equipment, you just come have fun learning to fly R/C
airplanes with our AMA Registered Flight Instructors. We hope to see you
soon, come join the fun of model airplane flying.
The Weatherford Aero Modeling Society likes
to help beginners. Because of that we have designated flight instructors
which are eager and willing to properly train you for a great
experience in this hobby. There are no charges for such training.
The
chances of a person buying equipment and going out to successfully fly without help is slim even if you know how to fly "real" airplanes.
So admit from the start you are going to need some instructions.
Instruction can help you start with good flying and safety habits which
well make the sport more fun.
Most
people want to know the cost. By the time you get in the air and in
the hobby a month you will spend about $500 on everything if you buy all
new equipment. If you buy someone's used equipment (sometimes OK to do)
you can get going for about $250. If you buy used, ask a knowledgeable
person if it is suitable for your needs. If the deal can't wait until you
ask someone, pass on the used equipment.
Plane and radio
selection. It's a good idea to ask around where your are planning to fly or get
instruction. The cheapest or sturdiest looking is not necessary the way
to go. Experience here will mean a lot to your enjoyment and success. A
P-51 kit might be great to have but it's not a starter plane in
construction or flying. It could be done but you would miss an important
part of the learning process.
Here is a link to a sponsored commercial website that has GREAT info for the beginner: