Welcome to the hobby of R/C model aviation! As a newcomer, it is easy to be overwhelmed and frustrated. That's why we're here to help.
Those that seek assistance in choosing the perfect first trainer and flight instruction have a better chance of success than those who try to train themselves.
As a student, you'll want a trainer aircraft that is stable and easy to control. Also, a trainer should be able to withstand the typical hard landings and bumps that is common while a student is learning. The trainer aircraft should be easily repairable, and or parts should be readily available. We can confidently recommend the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5M with SAFE DXe Transmitter to any student as we have trained students with this aircraft. This plane comes with everything a student would need, however, you will want to purchase extra lipo batteries as the battery supplied will provide up to 5 - 6 minutes of flight time and takes over an hour to fully charge. We recommend that a student have at least 3 lipo batteries and a field charger to charge batteries at the field.
You'll need to join the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). 'Full AMA membership' is required to fly at all local R/C flying fields, including the Delaware R/C Club. The AMA is the official national body for model aviation in the US. Membership includes property and personal injury insurance.
Next, you'll want to visit the field. You can meet the members, ask questions, and we can find out what you're interested in and help you get started. Don't want to wait? Send us a note using the form below.
R/C Flight Simulator
| Many students find that the use of a R/C Flight Simulator aids in the learning process. We recommend the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator (for Windows 10/11) with SLT6 Transmitter/Controller to start. RealFlight Trainer Edition Simulator includes popular trainer aircraft and is upgradable. |
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TO REQUEST R/C FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
R/C Flight Instruction is provided free to all Delaware R/C Club Members.
To schedule an Introductory Flight Training session, please email assist@delawarerc.org
To enroll in full Flight Training:
STEP 1: Join AMA - Full Adult Membership is available
at
https://www.modelaircraft.org/membership/membership-options
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept Trial or Park Pilot Memberships
AMA Youth
Membership may be purchased for individuals under age 19 as of July 1 at
https://www.modelaircraft.org/membership/membership-options/academy-model-aeronautics-youth-membership
STEP 2: Join the Delaware R/C Club - Download a Membership Application at https://delawarerc.org/membership.htm - Fill out the application and mail it to the address listed.
STEP 3: Send email to assist@delawarerc.org
Please include the following:
1. Your full Name
2. Your age
3. Your email address
4. Your
phone number
5. Do you currently have AMA Membership?
6. What are you
interested in? Please list all/any equipment that you may already have.
Unfortunately, the Delaware R/C Club does not provide any heli or drone R/C
flight instruction at this time.