How to get started flying at BRCF:
If you're not sure whether this is something you really want to do, please note that because of our "Intro Pilot Program" you do not need to join anything to get flight instruction at our field. Just call one of our Intro Pilot Instructors listed below. You get 60 days to fly your plane with an instructor. All you have to do is fill out a waiver form that we will provide.
Otherwise you'll need to join the AMA and the BRCF Club to fly as a member. More below.
Ask quesions. Go to our field on any Saturday or Sunday morning (or weekdays if its nice) and see what people are flying. Ask questions. Make sure it's what you really want.
If you're not too sure yet, then become an "Introductory Pilot". You do this by simply contacting one of the "intro pilot instructors" listed below and letting them know you want to give it a try. You don't need to join anything, just give them your contact info when you start your training. They will register you with the AMA. You have 60 calendar days max to make up your mind. If we have a Club plane available and you don't have a plane, this may be made available. We make no promises. After that, if you decide to join, you can join the AMA and then the Club.
If you're all set to get going, then 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.orgclick on Join/Renew
Then join the BRCF at http://www.burlington-rc.com/membership.html.
Get yourself a trainer aircraft, we recommend a size 40 (.4 cubic inch), high wing trainer, for example a Hobbico Avistar 40 Select from http://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. :) Students need to be proactive and pursue regular instruction.
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 (intro pilot instructor)
Dave Palermo 781-279-0186)
Paul DiFeo 617-569-1555 (Intro Pilot Instructor)
Rob Semmler 978-319-5773(Intro Pilot Instructor)
Don Letty 781-587-1550
Advanced (3D/Aerobatics):
Victor Samsonov 781-279-0231 (intro pilot instructor)
Dave Palermo 781-279-0186 (Intro Pilot Instructor)
Helicopters:
Mel Suarez 617-335-9770 (intro pilot instructor)
Light Electric Flight:
Adam Woodworth 617-548-6636
Raphael Bustin 781-275-5967
Club Trainers:
Club Trainer #1 - Avistar - Donated by Dave Goncalves 
