ORIGINAL: j.duncker
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.
I know what you're saying. Last night, he just started working with a new simulator I downloaded for him (FMS). After about 15 minutes he had reprogrammed the keyboard to something that was easier for him. I went to show him something and I couldn't find the throttle!!
Also, another poster was right too. He found it interesting to try and crash into the trees!!
Oh well!