Ground School tools
Updated 4/8/24
Flite Test Beginner's Video Series
The Flite Test Beginner's Series channel on YouTube has ten great videos on a variety of R/C airplane topics. While it's billed as a page for beginners, experienced fliers who are interested in learning about topics where they lack familiarity will benefit from these videos as well. Check them out...
Those that are new to CMRCM and RC are encouraged to watch this video series.
AMA Flight School
AMA Flight School is another great resource for providing the basics for new hobbyists. You not only can get information on aeromodeling basics, the page also provides direction for becoming an AMA member and finding local clubs.
Selecting an Ideal Beginners Plane
CMRCM has experienced great success training new pilots using the AeroScout and Apprentice models from Horizon Hobby. Click on each to see the details.
The Power of the Pre-Flight Checklist
There's no worse feeling than crashing an airplane just to find that the cause was something that could have been discovered on the ground before flight. Use this checklist to give your model a thorough pre-flight inspection, especially before a maiden flight and after winter hibernation...
Electric Flight 101
Our Club President, Randy Holtgrefe, has started a series education articles to give new flyers the basics on electric airplanes.
Part 1