New Pilots Getting Started

There are many good Trainer ARF Packages available. There are 2 that we recommend that are RTF (ready to Fly) and Include Flying Simulators to Practice at home on your Computer between Training sessions.

The NexStar from Great Planes is a Recommended Trainer, and is available with Motor and Servo's and fuel tank installed Very little work to get it ready for first Flight. Has a Futaba Radio system on 72 MHz.

Also Highly recommended is the Alpha , from Horizon Hobbies and features a 2.4 GHz Spectrum Radio system Also has engine, servo's and fuel tank already installed.

Both of these are available from our local Hobby shops, and its highly recommend to try and shop locally as they will be able to provide you guidance and great service that isn't always available from mail order suppliers.

If you are interested in being more hands on getting your first airplane flight worthy, there many good kits and ARF's .Contact your Instructor to help you make good choices that will serve you well.

Some manufactures have started a new generation of trainer such as P-51 Progressive Training System or the jet-like F-22 Progressive Training System. These air planes can be faster than regular trainer, which requires faster recovery times/reflexes. These may not be suitable for all students. It is the Instructor’s opinion if he feels the student is unable to be trained with the airplane chosen by the student. It depends on our discretion as an instructor and what each student brings to the sessions too in terms of vision, reflexes and skill sets, etc.

 The program’s success hinges on the use of appropriate aircraft for training which are examined and approved for airworthiness by the instructors. Students must only use models that are designed specifically as trainers – high performance or aerobatic models are unsuitable and will not be approved for training purposes.
All training aircraft must be thoroughly inspected, flight tested, and approved by the instructors. Further, ARCC instructor and/or the Chief Flight Instructor have the final authority in determining which aircraft are to be used in training
Although Electric Flight is becoming more popular they still don't offer flight time’s equivalent to Glow powered, and we don’t recommended them as your Primary first trainer. They also require more technical understanding of the power system and Battery Handling, best left for future projects.

Self Taught/Park Flyer Pilots

Members who join the ARCC that were self taught or learned to fly park flyers, will have to pass the wings test when flying their larger airplanes at the field. There is a difference when flying from a MAAC sanctioned club versus a schoolyard or park. The wings test consists of knowledge of club rules and 8 maneuvers that can be completed by any r/c airplane (glow or electric):

1. Take off
2. Straight flight
3. Flat figure eight
4. Low pass
5. Rudder turn
6. Rectangular approach
7. Landing
8. Dead stick landing

Flight Instruction Overview

• Flying field is reserved for students on Wednesday evening, between May and September.  Regular flying not permitted by other club members.
• Instructing starts around 5:00 PM through dusk.
• Students will be accompanied by an instructor at all times while learning to fly. Unless they are soloing, the student should never attempt to fly by themselves.
• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure his/her plane is kept in flight worthy condition at all times. They must perform regular maintenance and upkeep.

Daily Checklist

• Fully charge batteries in TX, RX, glow igniter, and field box
• Frequency pin
• Airplane hold down
• Fuel
• Paper towels, rags, cleaning solution (Windex is excellent)
• Rubber bands, tools
• Water or cold drinks
• Bug repellent
• Sunglasses
• Emergency first aid kit

Instructors

1. Doug Johnston          (613) 623-5380         doug@igs.net
2. Dave Hammond        (613) 699-5290         dhammond57@hotmail.com