The club is able to offer free training to new members without prior experience of flying Radio Controlled Model Aircraft. Most radio control hobbyists start with fixed wing Model Aircraft as in many ways they are the easiest radio control model to fly. However Radio Control – Quadcopters (drones) are also very popular and we may be able to help with learning to fly these also.
All new members will start their training with a club approved instructor. We may or may not use the 'Buddy Lead system'. We will check and flight test new models. Then a period of basic 'in the air' training will be conducted by a club instructor. New members will be invited to attend regular club meets and generally many members will offer their help. An official a club instructor may not always be available - to help 'hours build'. This is the most time consuming part of learning to fly model aircraft and the most important - this could take several months.
Before more complicated procedures like taking off and landing can be practiced, total confidence and ability must be shown by the trainee when flying at low levels. Your helper/instructor will then help with take off and landings. All training must be organised in advance of the visit to the flying site. We cant guarantee any help - just turning up. We have a club WhatsApp group which makes organising training very easy.
Members who regularly practice with a computer flight simulator go solo much more quickly.