Hello all! Just found this thread and interested because thinking of trying self teaching. My background is 70/80's free flight and c/l with tiny bit of radio at times, but i cannot sensibly call myself a radio control flyer. Read plenty of the mags, and reckon i stand a chance with a simulator and something like an easy star. I am not keen to approach a club to be treated disdainfully, and sorry to say i have been on the field at two localish clubs where i have kept myself to myself as regards what i knew about aeromodelling, (not a lot but i know a tigre and a tiger are different!) and the treatment of beginners can vary hugely. Add to which I played golf, to a decent standard, and club culture can drive you mad at times! Dangerous i know to generalise about people or clubs, but for some people it might be the way to go. After all it is a hobby. I appreciate the need for insurance and safey. regards david
