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Old 07-03-2007 | 03:46 AM
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Default RE: How old to get started?

My son and I are about to get into RC flying. We purchased the EasyStar Electric from Multiplex and the hobby store owner said at age 9, he's ready to start flying. I'm wondering if any of you have another perspective on the proper age to start RC flying.

I know a lot of that depends upon the individual but I'm basically looking for some guidelines.
One thing that can go wrong from your point of view is that the 9 year old may well
learn faster
solo first
and be prop hanging his scale Mustang in the middle of the landing approach when you are working up to your first landing

At this point you give on flying and become a full time builder, repairer, mechanic for the wonderkid.