Flight Training 2008

Students Please Note: NEVER PUT YOU CARD IN A CHANNEL SLOT OR TURN ON YOUR TRANSMITTER UNLESS YOU HAVE CHECKED WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR FIRST  

- PLEASE MAKE CAREFUL NOTE THIS A SAFETY ISSUE -

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The flight training program is very popular and grows in popularity every year. The team from DCRC that run this program enjoy giving their time to enable you to take part in our great hobby. We will take you through all the steps you need to become a certified pilot at our field so you can then enjoy the satisfaction of building and piloting your own R/C models.

The program is run on specific dates which are found on our web site by clicking here. On each of these dates the field is exclusively used for training. This ensures that you get the attention you need in a controlled environment. Each session starts at 9am and ends at 12 midday. When you arrive at the field you need to register with the training coordinator for the day, most times that will be me. The order in which people arrive is the order in which the instructors will take you.

You will each get one or two 10-15 minute, 1 on 1 periods with an instructor. He will fly your plane with a dual control called a buddy box. This will allow the instructor to take off the plane and set it up in flight. Using a switch on his control he will hand over control to your 'buddy box' and you will be able to fly the plane, practicing maneuvers or just getting used to the 'feel' of flying. Whatever the stage you have reached the instructor will be there to help you and offer encouragement. If you get into any difficulty the instructor will operate his control switch and take over control of the aircraft.

As you progress you will take more and more control over the aircraft until you solo. When you solo you must be ready to take off, fly the plane in a circuit pattern and land without instructor intervention. With some additional practice sessions you will then be ready to take the pilot competency test and you're free to fly at the field at any time.

The hobby of radio control planes is a rewarding way to learn about engineering, model building and aviation but there is an aspect that starts firmly on the ground and that is safety. Safety at our field is #1. Read the safety instructions on this web page and please, please obey them. This is not only for your safety but the safety of those around you. This hobby is safe and fun if you just follow the simple rules.

Have fun and enjoy learning to fly. If you have any questions let me know or look here.

Mike Peizer

DCRC Flying Instruction Coordinator

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