Everyone starts somewhere in this hobby and the exciting news is that it is getting easier and easier to get started.

With the growth in Almost Ready to Fly models and ease of access to “park fliers” etc getting your first model has never been easier.

Getting a model is easy—finding a model that makes learning easy, is a little more difficult.

All model flying clubs have the growth and development of the sport at their core. We want newcomers to succeed and enjoy the hobby as much as we do. That is why we are open and honest with the advice we give people when they ask about joining the hobby.

 

 

 

 

 

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Learning to fly a model aeroplane is a challenging thing to do, please don’t make it more of a challenge by starting on a model that’s not appropriate.

 

No matter how much you have always wanted that Spitfire—it’s not a beginners model! Very few are.

It’s the same as with a full-size plane—start with something stable and easy to fly—then go onto the scary stuff.

BUDDY LEADS

 

 

 

 

The safest way to learn to fly

Our Advice:                                    

 

· Join a Club and the BMFA. Not only will you get taught to fly properly you will have insurance. It’s also far more fun to fly with friends.

 

· Listen to what others tell you—it may sound obvious but we all learnt from making mistakes— that means you don’t have to.

 

· Trainers are cool—we’ve started progressed through the achievement scheme and rung out a trainer more than we thought possible.

 

· There are different modes transmitter systems and approaches—make sure what you invest in is compatible with the clubs systems.

 

Most importantly get going get involved and start having fun, but remember

 

Safe Flying is No Accident!!