Originally posted by daddyOjoe
The absolute best way I've learned to fly is by using one of the computer based R/C flight simulators. Yes, it costs a bit to purchase but, thinking back, how much money one of these programs would have saved me in hard cash and model building/ flying/ crashing frustration. A friend brought his flight simulator to work and the guys and I all got proficient at flying the sim. All kinds of planes. I then purchased a Minimax. Before ever flying it, I practiced flying a plane similar to it on the sim. I flew my Minimax the first time without a hint of crashing! This was my first time to ever successfully fly an R/C plane from take-off to landing. And I have been an R/C fan since the mid 70's. Anyway, I even let the guys at work fly my minimax. They weren't even into R/C. They flew my Minimax the first time they tried too. I've heard similar stories from other R/Cers since then who have used the sims. I recomend it highly to everyone who wants to learn how to fly. Get a sim!!!
sounds like good advise. where would I purchase something like that.....I feel I would be an awesome pilot. I have done great with rc boats and cars but loose interest. Planes seem like there is just more involved and that its never ending.