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Flight Training
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Fixed Wing Training:
Monday
evenings from 5pm until dark at the
field during the warmer months. Other
training times can be established on an
individual bases by contacting an instructor and
arranging a time to meet. The HOME page
will show training days if they are scheduled;
otherwise click on the contact CONTACT link in
the menu above to send a message to an
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Helicopter Training
Saturday Mornings 9-12 AM or till the last student is done. Individual training can be done by contacting an instructor and setting up a time to train.
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Recommended RTF Kits for Beginners
Andy at AeroHobbies in Lewisville, a
long time club member and supporter, has
the following kits for 114th members and new pilots. Just
mention the 114th RC Aero Squadron when you visit AeroHobbies and
Andy will set you up. All kits include a factory installed
receiver and 2.4GHz transmitter, and the Radian and Apprentice
require nothing else other than what is in the box to get in the air
in minutes. Click the AeroHobbies image below for
directions, hours of operation, etc.
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ParkZone Radian
The Radian is a very easy to fly
electric sailplane right out of the box. It utilizes RE
control (rudder and elevator), in addition to throttle for "climb
out", and "self stabilizes" if you throttle back and just let go of
the controls. Made of easy-to-repair CA-safe foam (CA is
commonly known as super glue), it is very tolerant of "less than
ideal" landings, and with it's folding prop and electric motor there
is no need for the winches and high starts required for non-powered
sailplanes. Many flyers who are expert sailplane flyers of
much higher-end models also have a Radian for gentle, relaxing
flying. Everything is included in the box - nothing else to
buy to get in the air. Many of us with other planes also have
a Radian just because it is a really "fun flying" plane. |
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E-Flite Apprentice
The Apprentice is an excellent
electric aileron trainer. Unlike the Radian, the Apprentice is
more like a traditional aircraft for flying at the club field.
Controls include rudder, elevator, aileron and throttle. Made
of CA-safe foam, it is tolerant of "less than ideal" landings, and
parts are not expensive and readily available. We have had
several folks with the Apprentice show up at the field, and have
been impressed with it's performance out-of-the-box.
Everything is included in the box - nothing else to buy to get in
the air. |
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