Ask questions. 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 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 www.modelaircraft.org click on join/renew.

Before applying, make sure to read the field rules.

Then join the BRCF at our Membership page.

Get yourself a trainer aircraft, we recommend a size 40 (.4 cubic inch), high wing trainer.

Some examples from towerhobbies.com:

• Hobbico SuperStar 40 ARF (Almost Ready to Fly)
• Hobbico NexSTAR 46 Trainer ARF
• Hobbico Avistar 40 II ARF
• Tower Hobbies Tower Trainer 40 MkII ARF

• Hangar 9 Alpha 40 Trainer ARF

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) (Acrobat pdf). Once he/she sees that you know how to fly and follow the field rules, you will receive approval to fly solo.

BRCF Instructors: