You want to learn to fly - where to start
Check out the Know before you fly website for information on safe UAV flying. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/
Also, it is a great idea to find a local RC club and check it out in person. Find a club
Should I practice flying in my neighborhood?
The short answer is NO. Although there are some very light weight small electric powered aircraft that can be flown in the back yard, or even in your garage, the skills necessary to safely fly your new aircraft are best learned in open spaces where there is nothing obstructing your view. Consider learning to fly with the help of a local RC club before you risk your new aircraft or damage to property at home.
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Eastern Shore Aeromodelers Club Hosts Giant Scale Fun Fly
The Eastern Shore Aeromodelers Club in Vienna, Maryland held a giant scale fun fly on Sept 11th and 12th. The two-day event had good weather both days with clear blue skies and light winds. This was the first time the club offered an open fly Giant Scale event, and...
Warbirds over Delaware Open for Business
I just spent the day enjoying wonderful weather, great friendly people and some pretty spectacular airplanes. Anybody in range should drop whatever they are doing and get to Lums Pond to see this event. This is a family friendly environment with good food provided...
Discover Flight Website Announced
Next year, AMA will celebrate its 80th birthday. This is a great accomplishment, and one that AMA staff, its leaders, and strongest supporters are very proud of. Our members have been instrumental in ensuring that our organization and the model aviation hobby continue...
Before you get into the air
Hello readers and welcome to my blog. It is my hope to share first hand suggestions to pilots who are looking to start flying R/C planes for the first time. When I started flying, the computer flight training tools were primitive at best to today’s simulators....
DCRC Introductory Pilots Program 2015
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Some Thoughts on Planning Before Spending Your Cash
For whatever reason, you are thinking it would be fun to fly a Radio Controlled aircraft of some kind. What you do next will affect your chances of success and how much fun you will have. Most of us start thinking about the “What” — What do I want...
Sod Busters Warbird Rally Spring 2015
Submitted by Gilbert Cofer, CD Spring Sodbusters week is here and I look forward to seeing all of our warbird friends this weekend (04/24/2015). Remember that we have returned to the old Friday-Saturday schedule. We will be setting the field up on Thursday...