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Getting Started in Radio Control Flying

Online Places to Start:

Visit Model Aviation's Sport Aviator (www.masportaviator.com) to get started in RC flying. It includes recommendations for your starter plane and equipment to buy. There are also reviews of airplanes, helicopters, and field equipment.

Radio Control Flight Simulators:

A very good place to learn to fly is by using a computer flight simulator. There are several different software packages available which run in Microsoft Windows. Visit the RC Flight Simulator page for more information.

Insurance:

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) provides insurance for the radio control and control line flyer. This insurance protects you from any damages over and above your homeowners insurance if your plane should crash and cause any property or personal damage. For more information visit their website at www.modelaircraft.org. AMA membership is required for all clubs and flying fields. Membership costs $50 per year and includes a great monthly magazine, Model Aviation.

Join a Club:

A very good place to learn about radio control flying is by joining a local club. Joining a club doubles your AMA insurance with no additional cost, and provides a great resource for instructional flying and the best plane to buy. Some local St. Louis clubs include: