How Do I Learn About FPV?

Patrick Sherman of Roswell Flight Test Crew shares beginner tips of how to fly first-person view (FPV).

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How Do I Know if I Should Buy a Ready-To-Fly (RTF) or an Almost-Ready-To-Fly (ARF) Model?
RTF? ARF? What's the difference? Click here to learn about Ready-to-Fly and Almost-Ready-to-Fly trainer models.
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How Do I Know the Number of Channels That My Trainer Needs?
Is it easier to select a trainer model that just requires three channels to operate? Are four channels better? This brief introduction might help you decide.
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How Do I Know Which Size Trainer is Right for Me?
If you are trying to choose a trainer model, you may wonder about what the differences are and which size to purchase. This article provides suggestions for which size trainer is right for you.
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How Do I Learn the Basics of Electrical Power for Models?
Radio Control (RC) takes up the major portion of current interest in the hobby of flying model airplanes. This article will give an introduction to how electrical power systems work in modeling. Topics include advantages and disadvantages, the components that make up an electric power system, and the basics of charging.
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How Do I Use the Rudder?
There are fun ways to learn using the left stick that are effective and quick. We are going to entice you into learning rudder and throttle control by offering several easy, fun practice maneuvers and then finishing with the attractive aerobatic performance known as a stall turn.
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How Do I Join the AMA?
The easiest way to join or renew your membership is to visit AMA's website at https://www.modelaircraft.org/joinrenew.aspx or Call the AMA at (800) 435-9262 - 1-800-I-FLY-AMA
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How Do I Master the Landing Approach?

It has long been said that the key to a good landing is a good approach to the runway, in other words, one that requires few corrections. Landing is not hard when the pilot can get the airplane to the runway without having to make many corrections.

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The first mass produced model airplane engine was designed and built by 16-year old Bill Brown, Jr. His friend, Maxwell Bassett designed model aircraft to test the engines. In 1933, flying with a gas engine, Max won the Mulvihill, Cabin model Stout, and the Moffeft International Trophy because the rules did not yet stipulate the type of power.

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