ORIGINAL: ciscovet
How well do you fly your blade. I was in your same shoes not too long ago. Also got into nitro and really had no idea about the engine and accessories needed in dealing with it. I ended up getting an GP escapade and got someone at my club to show me how to tune and run the engine. I had no problems picking it up on the first try. If you can fly helis then flying planes should be no problem. Even if they are nitro powered
ciscovet: Actually, I completely suck at flying my blade!! LOL!! I had it airborne for about 30 seconds before it rolled to the right and plowed into the ground while I was teaching myself how to hover 2 ft off the ground. Its still waiting to be repaired after 3 months. I have all the parts but no time to get it done in one shot. So I can confidentally say that I am a MUCH better fixed wing pilot than a rotary pilot.
WHOA! RCKen, how'd you find that great piece of info?? Thanks so much for finding that. I will be getting in touch with these people about joining.
To the 14 year old who thinks I should have no problem paying for the field dues and AMA membership at $58, I am married with 2 kids so I have these pain in the butt thieves called BILLS!! They take your money and most of it. Ask your parents who you live with about the people named BILL.
John Buckner: My age is 35 so I would not qualify for the above AMA rates however I thought I saw somewhere that AMA was signing people up for $19.95 somewhere.
To everyone else, thanks again for your continuing support and tips. Please keep them coming.
My money is quite tight but I am going to try very hard to squeeze out the money for the AMA and a Field fee.
Is the $58 for the AMA for the year or for the month?
I am not going to give up on this. I might even sell my Blade 400 to get this nitro thing going.
Please keep the ideas and tips coming and i will keep you updated.