How to get started flying at BRCF:

Go to our field on any Saturday or Sunday morning (or weekdays if its nice) and see what people are flying. Ask questions.

Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). It's easy, it gets you insurance and we require it as we are an AMA sanctioned field. You can even do it on-line at https://www.modelaircraft.org click on Join/Renew

Then join BRCF at http://www.burlington-rc.com/membership.html

Get yourself a trainer aircraft, we recommend a size 40, high wing trainer, for example a Hobbico Avistar 40 Select from www.towerhobbies.com.

You can also go to a hobby store in the area and get one. See our "Links" page for the local hobby stores.

Or you can post a request for an aircraft (or helicopter) on our Members-Only RC Forum (See the Members-Only link) in the "For Sale/Wanted" area.

Get help setting up your airplane and flying it. You'll need an instructor. Our list of instructors is shown below. Training is free of charge. It is up to you to make that call. :)

The instructor will go over basics like checking all the controls, starting the engine, basic maneuvers and safety on the ground and in the air. See our flight Training Manual (MS Word). Once he/she sees that you know how to fly and follow the field rules, you will receive approval to fly solo.

BRCF Instructors:

Beginner Flight Instructors:
Victor Samsonov 781-279-0231
George Hludzik 781-275-2643
Sandy Holmes 781-646-2354
Dave Palermo 781-279-0186

Advanced (3D/Aerobatics):
Victor Samsonov 781-279-0231
Dave Palermo 781-279-0186
Juhan Sonin 617-504-3390

Helicopters:
Mel Suarez 617-335-9770