The R/C Aircraft Proving Grounds

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Radio Controlled Flight, follow the above link!

Aerodynamics Center (by The Selkirk Aviation College)

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What All That Stuff Means On The Radio Box

Second, most local flying clubs require that you join the The Academy of Model Aeronautics Inc. (AMA) A link to AMA's Membership FAQ page is provided.

Third, you must purchase an airplane and some associated parts and equipment. Listed below are several airplanes that I have seen fly and I can say are really easy to assemble.

SuperStar .40 or .60

Manufacturer's Link

SPECIFICATIONS:

Stock Number: HCAA2055 - SuperStar 40
Wingspan: 60 in (1520mm)
Wing Area: 660 sq in (43 sq dm)
Weight: 5.5 lb (2500g)
Wing Loading: 19.2 oz/sq ft (59 g/sq dm)
Fuselage Length: 50 in (1270mm)
Requires: 2-stroke .35-.46 cu in (5.5-7.5cc) or 4-stroke .40-.52 cu in (6.5-8.5cc) engine & 4 channel radio with 4 servos

Stock Number: HCAA2058 - SuperStar 60
Wingspan: 69 in (1750mm)
Wing Area: 888 sq in (57 sq dm)
Weight: 7.5-8.5 lb (3400-3850g)
Wing Loading: 19.5-22.0 oz/sq ft (59-67 g/sq dm)
Fuselage Length: 56.25 in (1430mm)
Requires: 2-stroke .60-.61 cu in (10cc) or 4-stroke .70-.91 cu in (11.5-15.0 cc) engine & 4 channel radio with 4 servos

Kadet LT-40 ARF

Manufacturer's Link

SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended Engines: .40-.46 cu.in. 2-Stroke .40-.54 cu.in. 4-Stroke
Wingspan: 70 in. Wing Area: 900 sq.in.
Weight: 5.5 - 6 lbs.
Wing Loading: 14 - 15 oz./sq.ft.
Radio Required: 4-Channel

Recreational fliers in this hobby are referred to as Fun Flyers. This basically means that you have flown solo. Flying solo just means that you can takeoff and land, upwind and downwind, without crashing. Most clubs in the central Indiana area will classify you as a Level 1 (someone who flies with the assistance of a qualified instructor) when you join. They will then reclassify you from a Level 1 to Level 2 (someone who has flown Solo) after several hours of ground and flight training. Flying solo puts you at a level to enjoy our hobby without injury to you or your spectators. Many times the beginner may desire to execute some basic maneuvers to add excitement to his/her flying. Rolls, Loops, and Inverted flight are three basic maneuvers which are easy and fun to execute. Please view the aerobatics section to better understand these as well as other maneuvers.

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