Beginner Could Use Some Help!
 

I have been wanting to get into this hobby for a long time.. Now at 31, I finally have the means financially to do so.....I have a few questions that I am hoping someone would lend me a helping hand with. I am living in the Boston area( Just North). So, I am looking for a local club and trainer?? I have also been reading about this flight simulator software( supposed to be helpful to a newbie like me)... can anyone recommend flight sim software that I could purchase and where I can purchase it? Website Address for the AMA? I have played video games for about 15 + years now and I am hoping that dexterity will translate into helping me become a better pilot. I appreciate hearing your responses.

RE: Beginner Could Use Some Help!
 

Malibu,
Boston area.... Charles River club might be your best bet, but here's the AMA website address, you can use the "Club Locater" page and put in Massachusetts, you'll get at least 30 MA clubs. (Some strictly helicopters, many further west, but...) http://www.modelair.org/

There are a couple of good RC sims; Aerofly Pro is advertised here on RCU and is terrific software; Geat Planes Real Flight G3 is also good, but priced higher than Aerofly. FMS is a free sim. but no where near as realistic, and you'll need to buy an adapter cord and a transmitter to use it properly.

It seems as though people that have played a lot of video games catch on to RC more quickly, my brother sure did. But I think it's really a hand/eye coordination thing.

In any case, welcome to RCU. It's a terrific place with a lot of good people, and every one of them is more than happy to hand out advise and opinions. :D ;)
Dennis-

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the AMA website is http://www.modelaircraft.org

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Thanks Guys! Appreciate it.

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RE: Beginner Could Use Some Help!
 

Welcome to the hobby. Ask your questions. We are happy to help.