"The school met or exceeded every expectation. I
notice steady improvements each time I fly and this is something I just
wasn't experiencing prior to your courses."
Daniel Hammon.
Bountiful, UT
"I learned more after the first two flights at your
school than I had in three years at my club."
Neil Reynolds.
Peterboroug, ONT
It was a wonderful week, filled with more accomplishment
than I could have imagined. I now have a repertoire to practice and master
that will keep my flying days full for many years.
Doug Crowne.
St. Agatha, ONT
What an awesome experience.
I can’t believe how much my flying improved in such a short amount
of time.
Kevin Brice.
Milwaukee, WI
Dave helps pilots see the forest through the trees and
learn what will take years to come by on your own. Why re-invent the
wheel when you can take from his years of instruction, and build on it
from there.
Pride Grimm.
High Point, NC
As a result of taking the course, I now fly with a purpose,
and when I do something wrong, I now know how to fix it.
Rick Jackson.
Evansville, IN
What To Bring for Radio Control Flight Training
Notes for Primary Solo Course enrollees:
Enrollees are getting more out of their stick-time at the School than ever before, but there are limits to how much any person can effectively take-in each session. The training schedule will begin each day at 9:00 A.M., and finish approx. 2:00-3:00 P.M.. At the end of each day's session the instructor will note which areas to study in the One Week To Solo flight manual that reinforce what you've learned and that will prepare you for tomorrow's lessons. (Note: You will be at a considerable advantage if you acquire the manual beforehand and familiarizing yourself with terms and techniques that will be used in your training.)
Weather: Wind seldom limits us. In the event of rain, we will spend that time looking in more detail at the lessons, airplane operations, and answering questions. When the rain ends, we'll return to the flying field and resume training. Double sessions will be used to get in flying time if rain is forecasted, or to make up for rain delays.
We do not take a lunch break. (Most people are so focused on the training that delaying lunch is not a problem.) Make sure that any snacks you bring are light to avoid the fatigue that typically follows a normal size meal. Cold drinks are a must in the summer time, however, the school does not provide a cooler at the field because each class usually prefers to arrange their own cooler(s) the night or morning before training.
You should bring enough clothing for a variety of weather. Average May temps: 50 degrees (morning) - 65 degrees (afternoon), June: 50-75, July: 60-85, August: 60-80, September: 50-70. A hat is recommended as well as insect repellant. Sunscreen and sunglasses are necessities!
You are welcome to bring your own plane and have it professionally inspected, test flown, and trimmed by the instructor for a minimal fee of $25. When the 5th day's formal training is completed, you'll have the chance to familiarize yourself with your own plane. If you can, please arrive at the school with your engine fully broken-in, your plane’s control surfaces set at neutral, the control surface travels (throws) close to manufacturer’s recommendations in all directions, and your plane balanced.
1st U.S. R/C Flight School
P.O. Box 212. Shawano, Wisconsin 54166
715-524-2985
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