The golden rule - don't try and run before you can walk!

There are many trainer style aircraft out there, but by far the most popular at our site is either the Boomerang, or the Arising Star. Both are highly capable aircraft but at the same time quite forgiving for the novice pilot. Without a doubt a fine starting point!

A note about new models..

This will hopefully help some newer members to understand the dangers of models when they are new !!

Take either of the models mentioned above - they are both lovely models to fly, but if you build it and forget to tighten a clevis, it just might fail on the first maiden flight. As with all models, at each flying session all moving parts must be checked. But with a model that has just been built or purchased the radio equipment will have just been fitted !! Even if the radio gear has been in another model it STILL MUST be range tested. After you have done all the normal checks, (links, servos, all every clevis, even the engine mount you must then do a range test. The range test MUST be done with the aerial retracted (down) and without starting the engine walk approximately 40/50 foot away from the model and move the sticks on the transmitter. If you can get someone to watch the model for you so they can tell you if the elevator or any other surface is twitching or moving smoothly. If you do not have any movement at 40 foot away you must check the radio equipment and retest before the first flight.