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Old 01-21-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Default RE: Licence and learning

ORIGINAL: F-18

I am new to rc planes and i wanted to know if you need a licence to fly a plane. Also if i could learn to fly by my self, there are no instructers in my area.
You said there are no instructors in your area. How about other people who fly ? I am certain one of them would be happy to help you. If you don't know of anyone else who flys, talk to your local hobby shop. I know they can direct you to someone. I would also check the Canadian AMA. If they are anything like the one here in the states they should have a listing of clubs in your area.

Without an instructor (or someone who knows how to fly ), the life expectancy of your Hanger 9 trainer is going to be about 30 seconds. A simulator (FMS. Realflight, etc. ) will help, but A SIMULATOR WILL NOT TEACH YOU HOW TO FLY. If you have no alternative but to learn on your own, I suggest an electric - something like the Easy Star http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFXV0&P=ML is relatively easy to fly and pretty hard to destroy since it is all foam.

Flying a plane is a skill. Any new skill takes time to learn. How long is different for every person. I have seen people solo after 3 sessions and I have seen people take 2 years before they are able to solo.