I'm a member of Rocket City Radio Controllers in Huntsville, Al. Several of us began about the same time and experienced all of the same questions many new people have to the hobby. One day we decided to put the questions and answers in an article to help those who would come after us. I wrote this with help from others. Maybe this will help you if you are new and have the same kind of questions.

It was written with our club and field in mind, so just apply the concepts to your field and club. Click on the thread below and it will take you to the article. There is also a PDF version available so you can print the article for reading later.

PS- the info is really good for anyone regardless of experience. It never hurts to review the basics. Keep this in mind. There is always a difference of opinions on various subjects. The idea is to at least be thinking about the basics and then to develop good habits around them. Apply your club rules and decisions based on your environment. Have fun.

http://www.rocketcityrc.com/rcrc_rookie_tips.html