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It is now common to see radio-controlled model aircraft, either at a display
on the TV, or in a movie. A lot of people ask if flying the model is more demanding
 than the real thing. Well let me say that there is a great feeling of excitement
when your own flying machine rises into the sky with you as the pilot. 
The level of your involvement is up to you. We have customers who
enjoy the simplest free-flight flying right through to competing in the World
Aerobatic Championships. We have simple gliders, wind up balsa free-flight,
 control-line and radio-control aeroplanes. You can buy a kit of parts and add bits
 at your leisure or buy an 'ARTF" (almost ready to fly) model with a suitable
 radio and engine with accessories, and be learning to fly in a couple of days.
Choose a simple high-wing trainer with an uncomplicated layout and your first steps
 towards model piloting will be easy. We also stock a range of virtually indestructible
 planes if you really want to push on quickly. But, do join a club and get insurance
to cover you in case of a third-party claim. Model aircraft can be extremely dangerous.

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Radio control sets start with the simple 2-channel sets though these
 are not suitable for the serious flyer, who will require something with a minimum of 4 channels with the most common sets being the 6-channel type. Also available at reasonable cost are the computer sets which will store parameters for a number of your models allowing you to take just one transmitter and several models to the flying site. Many clubs have a training system and it is best to seek their advice on the most suitable radio set to let them help you advance as quickly as possible. To find your nearest club, look on the Internet for 
The British Model Flying Association the official body that represents model flyers, although other societies exist to cater for such things as the Large Model enthusiast, or the Jet Flyer.


 

                                                                                   Photograph: © Alex Whittaker:    Pitts S12, flown by Andy Wynn:   Please click on image for more photographs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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