ORIGINAL: salo225

Hey eveyone,

I have never flown any type of RC plane before but I saw some dude flying one the other day at the local park and it looked pretty sweet. I've been doing some research on the net, checking out online shops for different types of airplane, and scanning this forum for some helpfull tips. I know I want to get a plane pretty soon but I have some concerns/questions.

1. Would it be best for me to buy a 4-channel trainer and get instructions right from the start or should I start by flying solo on inexpensive 3-channel park flyer and build some experience before getting into a nitro trainer w/ instructions.

2. How do I go about getting instructions? Do I just show up at a local club and ask for an instructor? What else do I need to know about working with an instructor?

3. How receptive are club members to newbies. Am I going to look like an idiot showing up with a new trainer having zero flight time?

Thanks in advance for all the help.


1. i would start wiht the full 4ch plane and save yourself the time and money. even learning to fly the parkflyer is not going to guarantee you can fly the trainer.

2. Usualy you talk to club members(you can get contact info off AMA's website). at least at my club, they offered training for all new members(you have to pass a test flight to get to fly so you have to have an instructor if you dont have experience)

3. Lemme put it this way....i would not stay in a club that was not receptive and friendly to beginners unless ti was the only way, then it would be only long enough to learn and illd find my own place to fly. To many good people in this hobby to stay with jerks