Just Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi guys Can anyone help me where is the best place to learn to fly a plane I do have my own a brought from eBay it's a nitro fuel one many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Holmes Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Look on the BMFA website, join a club get some training and join BMFA for insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nose Dive Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Justin, If it's an IC plane then the only place to fly it is probably the local club. Google 'radio control flying club Sittingbourne' and see what come up. And get a sim first or your plane won't last long! Good luck :0) Edited By Nose Dive on 29/04/2013 20:50:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Just. Welcome to the forum and this great hobby of ours. My best advice is to find a club near to you and go say hello. It might be an idea to take your plane with you and see if it is suitable for you to use as a trainer. They will also advise you on all other aspects of being new to the hobby and what you need. The best place to start looking for a club in your area is here **LINK** kevinb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very good advice from the guys here Just. A club will provide you with a dedicated flying field, teach you how to look after your plane, operate safely and fly the pants off it! And the amazing thing is all that instruction is free, its part and parcel of the deal of being a member! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not all clubs do training or have vacancies for trainees at some times of the year. A phone call to the secretary of the nearest club is the best approach. If the answer is negative then go elsewhere. Ask the best time to visit to see the club. Note that fees vary a lot - some clubs are very expensive others much cheaper. BMFA membership is sometimes included in the quoted price ( sometimes not) but is essential for insurance. Flying times are very restricted at some clubs, others have more time so check it suits your free time before you join. Check which Mode the club trains on - Mode 1 throttle right or Mode 2 throttle left, before you buy radio gear. Check which make of radio they prefer to train on - you will need the same brand probably to allow a buddy lead to fit ( or else you will need two similar transmitters ). Most clubs prefer 2.4 Ghz so dont buy anything else without checking. A few clubs wont allow 35MHz anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Did I miss it Justin - what is the aeroplane you have bought? I know you said it's nitro (we tend to call it glow fuel - the amount of nitro, if any in glow fuel is often less than 10% of the make up of the fuel) but what it's the airframe that really counts. Trainer or spitfire makes a big difference. Oops nearly forgot, welcome to the forum. Edited By Ian Jones on 30/04/2013 15:38:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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