I'am not so sure that a newbie couldnt do it this day in age .

Here are my tips if you really want to try ......

1) Put about a thousand hours in on a good simulator

2) Use a really cheap plane !!!!

3) Stand behind the plane on take off and fly way away from yourself.


I'am sorry but i have trained several folks to fly , I have yet to see anyone solo themselves although i'am sure there is some out there. I have soled folks there first day at the field. They had alot of time on a simulator they were young and had alot of drive to fly. I will say, please get someone to help you the first time. This hobby is so much fun it should be illegal. If you crash alot it is no fun and you will not stay in the hobby. This hobby can get real real expensive real fast. Get some help and you wont regret it. But if you must try it then good luck and be careful. Contary to most people's belief RC planes are not toys !!!! There are real flying airplanes and they can kill you[].


Chad