reviews
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Hi David - Thanks for a great week and for the excellent instruction. You are very well suited for instruction, very professional and very knowledgeable - your mastery of both the sport and the training are very evident in everything you do.
Glenn Dye. Saukville, WI
I really appreciated the opportunity to attend your class. We finished your class on a Friday, and the following Monday I was at the field FLYING!!!!! No help, just preflight, takeoff, fly in comfortable view, and beautiful landings!!!!! You are the best!!!!! One of the old hands at my field came over to say that I was flying beautifully!!!! Last week I took out my MidStar 40 and flew it flawlessly. Your calm demeanor, tremendous knowledge, and proven system, coupled with your great dedication and personality made flying easy and fun! I can't wait to come and see you next year, my skills have already improved exponentially, thanks to you!!!
Don Fletcher. Louisville, KY
I just got back from my first time out on the Somethin' Extra since the course. I think people were quite surprised. I had multiple people comment "Doc's been practicing" and even the "nice flying airplane"!! Worth it's weight in gold. It is refreshing to meet someone who knows what they are doing and even more importantly how to share their wisdom. Your attitude, patience, and example are to be commended.
Bela Ballo. Gates Mills, OH
I have been flying models most of my life since the age of 11. I was somewhat pessimistic about what I would learn from Dave (thought I knew everything lol). After one afternoon my flying had progressed more than it had in years. He explained why things happen the way they do in a way I could understand. I have a lot of "friends" that are very accomplished R/C pilots. None of them have ever taken the time that Dave did to advance my flying skills to a higher level. If anyone thinks his help won’t benefit their flying, they’re wrong! Dave’s calendar always fills quickly for the upcoming year. Whether beginner or expert, get on his list and I guarantee that you WILL be rewarded with an excellent experience that will help improve your flying skills more in a week than you would in years on your own.
Tim Redelman. Winnemac, IN
Thanks for doing such a great job teaching me RC flying. You're a master at instructing! Bill Capstack. Lenexa, KS I want to thank you for contributing and assisting me in completing a very successful week of training. I know that I will be able to fly my models. It is no longer intimidating as once was perceived by me. I gained the knowledge to know how to correct errors, and yet has also instilled the "fun" into the hobby. Your additional input on equipment, engines, fuel, maintenance, etc. will be very helpful and cleared the air of a lot of misunderstood information. Thanks again. Paul Moore. Plymouth, MN I want to tell you that coming to the school was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been upgrading my adult education, yet I never had an instructor who so clearly conveyed the lessons to the students as effectively as you. The way you built the training made it easy. Your true concern and support for how well I did gave me a confidence I still have today and you would be proud of how well I've applied your teaching. Ed Smetak. Houston, TX I learned more after the first two flights at your school than I had in three years at my club.
Neil Reynolds. Peterboroug, ONT
You have provided the basis from which I have been able to move ahead and perfect what you so skillfully and patiently taught me. Thanks to your instruction I'm able to anticipate the maneuvers and what corrections to make to do them better. I'm amazed by how quickly I’ve progressed. You have an amazing way of teaching the basics and also stressing the finer points to achieve perfection without making it a grueling task. In addition to flying, the information you provided on equipment selection, setups, and what works would take years of experimenting to achieve. You debunk the myths. Jim Hahn. Birnamwood, WI It was great to have been able string all those maneuvers together on the first flight of a model I have never flown before … and I owe it all to your superb teaching skills and methods!!! The reaction from the group at the field was priceless to see!!! John Moschini Apparently you have built a business using proper flight instruction methodology-i.e.-a SYLLABUS---something unheard of a local fields. I observe the absolutely abysmal state of most flight instruction for modelers. Even contest caliber modelers can't seem to grasp the function of the rudder control in all phases of flight - including crosswind take off and landing technique. Just as in full size flying - proper instruction (making the airplane do what the PILOT wants it to do) is the only way to learn consistency. Your program indicates an understanding of proper instruction - 99% of articles on flight training that I read in trade pubs is utter garbage. I find your program truly worthwhile and would recommend it to aspiring modelers. Phil Sibille. Nats, Top Gun, & Masters Champion The school was without doubt the finest training seminar or short course I've ever taken. I've reset my airplanes' throws, centers of gravity and trims, with my first real understanding of their relationships to the plane and my skill level due to your instruction. Those 4 days rejuvenated my interest and desire to improve. You are an incredible teacher, who mixes the right amount of enthusiasm with an enormous knowledge of flight. Herb Carpenter. Plattsburgh, NY Thanks again for the fantastic training experience this week. Your dedication, thoughtfulness, expertise, experience, etc, created a great week for me. Philip Pottier. San Diego, CA Each time I take one of your courses I think I've learned just about all there is to learn. Then, you show me a whole new level of flying. I continue to be amazed by your expert tutelage. Ed Smetak. Kingwood,TX You are such a great part of this industry and were glad to know you!! A real pro!! Keep up the great work!! Horizon Hobby Staff I would not be involved in this hobby if it wasn't for you and I am certain many others can say the same thing.
Jim Kropelin. NJ
Thanks for doing such a great job teaching me RC flying. You're a master at instructing! Bill Capstack. Lenexa, KS I want to thank you for contributing and assisting me in completing a very successful week of training. I know that I will be able to fly my models. It is no longer intimidating as once was perceived by me. I gained the knowledge to know how to correct errors, and yet has also instilled the "fun" into the hobby. Your additional input on equipment, engines, fuel, maintenance, etc. will be very helpful and cleared the air of a lot of misunderstood information. Thanks again. Paul Moore. Plymouth, MN I want to tell you that coming to the school was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been upgrading my adult education, yet I never had an instructor who so clearly conveyed the lessons to the students as effectively as you. The way you built the training made it easy. Your true concern and support for how well I did gave me a confidence I still have today and you would be proud of how well I've applied your teaching. Ed Smetak. Houston, TX I learned more after the first two flights at your school than I had in three years at my club.
Neil Reynolds. Peterboroug, ONT
You have provided the basis from which I have been able to move ahead and perfect what you so skillfully and patiently taught me. Thanks to your instruction I'm able to anticipate the maneuvers and what corrections to make to do them better. I'm amazed by how quickly I’ve progressed. You have an amazing way of teaching the basics and also stressing the finer points to achieve perfection without making it a grueling task. In addition to flying, the information you provided on equipment selection, setups, and what works would take years of experimenting to achieve. You debunk the myths. Jim Hahn. Birnamwood, WI It was great to have been able string all those maneuvers together on the first flight of a model I have never flown before … and I owe it all to your superb teaching skills and methods!!! The reaction from the group at the field was priceless to see!!! John Moschini Apparently you have built a business using proper flight instruction methodology-i.e.-a SYLLABUS---something unheard of a local fields. I observe the absolutely abysmal state of most flight instruction for modelers. Even contest caliber modelers can't seem to grasp the function of the rudder control in all phases of flight - including crosswind take off and landing technique. Just as in full size flying - proper instruction (making the airplane do what the PILOT wants it to do) is the only way to learn consistency. Your program indicates an understanding of proper instruction - 99% of articles on flight training that I read in trade pubs is utter garbage. I find your program truly worthwhile and would recommend it to aspiring modelers. Phil Sibille. Nats, Top Gun, & Masters Champion The school was without doubt the finest training seminar or short course I've ever taken. I've reset my airplanes' throws, centers of gravity and trims, with my first real understanding of their relationships to the plane and my skill level due to your instruction. Those 4 days rejuvenated my interest and desire to improve. You are an incredible teacher, who mixes the right amount of enthusiasm with an enormous knowledge of flight. Herb Carpenter. Plattsburgh, NY Thanks again for the fantastic training experience this week. Your dedication, thoughtfulness, expertise, experience, etc, created a great week for me. Philip Pottier. San Diego, CA Each time I take one of your courses I think I've learned just about all there is to learn. Then, you show me a whole new level of flying. I continue to be amazed by your expert tutelage. Ed Smetak. Kingwood,TX You are such a great part of this industry and were glad to know you!! A real pro!! Keep up the great work!! Horizon Hobby Staff I would not be involved in this hobby if it wasn't for you and I am certain many others can say the same thing.
Jim Kropelin. NJ
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