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We strongly recommend learning to fly at an established R/C flying field where
others fly and can help you. Many fields have radio control clubs. The club
may even have members dedicated to instructing. If so, by all means join the
club and take advantage of the training.
An easy way to learn to fly is with an Electric Airplane. Today technological
advances have made electric flight possible and practical. At the head of this
EP (Electric Power) movement is the 400 size motor. This craze of R/C electric
flight started with the Mabuchi 380 motor just a few years ago. Since then,
motor and battery development have made this class of plane (coined Speed 400
by Graupner in Germany) the most popular portion of EP aircraft.
When you're ready to learn to fly, there is a list of flight instructors that
can be found on the AMA's web site, www.modelaircraft.org and many AMA Chartered
Clubs have instructor programs for newcomers to the hobby/sport of aeromodeling.
Be sure to check out their website for an instructor in your area.
The AMA also has an Introductory Pilot Program that caters to newcomers. This
program allows a non-AMA member to fly at a club field and be AMA insured for
liability coverage provided the new flier is under the supervision of a chartered
club designated Introductory Pilot.
Academy of Model Aviation (AMA) membership may be required before you will
be allowed to fly with the club on a regular basis. AMA supplies supplemental
insurance coverage that most flying field owners insist upon for field use.
For membership info, telephone AMA at (800) 435-9262, extension 296 or 297,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. | 
