| Choosing a good trainer aircraft will make your learning experience easier, safer and more enjoyable. The best source of information on aircraft, radios, and engines is your instructor. Short of that, the following suggestions are offered as a guide for first time buyers. | ||
| Gas Powered Aircraft: Choose a .40 - .60 size high-wing aircraft specifically designated as a 'trainer'. The aircraft may be an ARF (almost ready to fly) or a standard kit, but in either case should be simple to construct and include a detailed instruction manual. Remember that the purpose of this aircraft is flight instruction. You will have plenty of opportunity in the future to build more exotic aircraft and you will be happy to have learned on a trainer that is 'expendable'. The engine should be a 'sport' or 'FP' type meaning that it's easy to start and adjust. LCAA suggests a 4-channel FM radio with a Futaba style training cord adapter. Don't worry about bells and whistles now. When you decide to purchase a more advanced radio later on, you'll see that the new transmitter works well with the equipment in your 4-channel package. | ||
| Electric Powered Aircraft: While electric powered aircraft provide exciting performance in all sizes, the new smaller "backyard" and "park" flyers provide a relaxing way to develop pilot skills in a "quiet" way. Choices of these aircraft may be aided by the help of experienced electric pilots in the club. | ||
| The following club members may provide help in the following areas: | ||
| Electric: | Brian Allen Arlen Harbaugh | 703-430-5849 703-620-6487 |
| Helicopters: | Steve Plazyk Marty DeConcilis Mike Gragg | 703-777-8041 703-404-1372 703-278-3929 |
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