Training

Flight Training to 'A' & 'B' level BMFA - 2023
Note: Links to the publications mentioned on this page can be found on the Publications webpage.
Rolls-Royce (Hucknall) Model Aircraft Club (to use our full title) is affiliated to the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) and as such operates their training plan as outlined in their Radio Control Flight Training Manual 'A Flying Start - RC Fixed Wing Flight Training Manual'.

If you are contemplating taking up the hobby and would like to find out more about it before visiting a club, it is highly recommended that you read the above publication. The early chapters will give you an insight into how radio equipment controls model aircraft and advises how to decide on what to spend your precious pennies.

But don't go rushing out to part with your cash until you have made contact with the club you wish to join. Getting it right at this stage could save you a lot of frustration and disappointment.

Read the 'BMFA RC Achievement Scheme Handbook'.

Club indemnity is extended to cover first time visitors to a club who have no previous experience but are seeking to try out model flying prior to joining the BMFA and the club. Indemnity under this First Time Inexperienced Flier provision will only be in place when flights are being totally organised and supervised by a suitable Club Member approved by the Club Committee. The limit of this indemnity is 3 separate day visits for any single inexperienced flier.

Information for Newcomers
Radio control systems usually have the transmitter set up in Mode 2 when delivered, i.e. throttle on the left stick. As this does not suit everyone, we cater for both right throttle (Mode 1) and left throttle (Mode 2) pilots. The choice is up to the learner pilot and what is comfortable to them when flying.

Note: With some transmitters it is easy to change modes, but others need to be altered by the manufacturer or a service shop. If you are buying equipment that is not the correct mode for you, check before buying that it can easily be altered.