Newport and
District Model Flying Club freely gives fixed wing training to new members
demonstration flights can also given to prospective new members and people who
maybe thinking of taking up model flying, or anyone who would like to try their
hand just to see what radio control flying is like, demonstration flights are
taken with an experienced instructor on a training lead (a training lead is dual
control system where two transmitters are linked together so there is no danger
of crashing).
Training advice Most radio controlled flying takes place on the 35Mhz band
but last year (2007) we gained an additional frequency of 2.4Ghz
the advice to beginners while they're training is to use the
35Mhz radio band the reason for this is the incompatibility of
different makes of 2.4Ghz radio sets and the comparative rarity
of these sets compared to the 35Mhz sets, you would be reliant
on a trainer having the same make as you which would be very
unlikely.
Training is to the BMFA standard leading up to
the BMFA 'A' certificate, being awarded by our BMFA examiners, for successfully
completing the training course and passing the 'A' certificate flying test.
Training doesn't stop there advice is given to
any one who is interested in advancing their skills and achieving the 'B' certificate.
The 'A' certificate is an award that is recognized
all over the British Isles as a standard where someone holding it can
fly a radio controlled aircraft in a safe manner, and is a must to have and be
proud of.
The 'B' certificate is awarded to advanced
pilots on successfully passing the required test and is a huge step up from the
'A' certificate. It is the next thing to aim for after passing your 'A'
certificate test.
After passing the 'B' certificate test the pilot is
expected to set an example to other pilots and his/her skills are deemed good
enough for public flying events.
Please note that
Under No
Circumstances
should a novice pilot try to
fly a radio
controlled aircraft
(Helicopter or
Plane) on their own
without expert help because there is no
doubt about it, it Will
crash and maybe
injure someone in the process.
Radio control flying is at best difficult and takes a
long time to learn but once mastered it's a very rewarding hobby, while learning
to fly it can be enjoyable and sometimes a little frustrating but there
really is only one way to learn to fly and that is to join a club like ours and enlist
the expert help that's available.