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Lift, Thrust, Drag, Gravity

One or more of the above will turn your new RC model back into the "many pieces form" that it was in the original kit.  For the new modeler this can be detrimental for getting your new hobby "off the ground" as well as a very expensive "per flight" cost.

The ARCS Flight Training Program is modeled after the AMA Introductory Pilot Program.  This program is intended to introduce the non-AMA member to radio control modeling while providing liability insurance coverage to the non-AMA member and the chartered club. 

Participation in this program is on a one-time basis only.

The Introductory Flight Training program lasts 30 days, after which individuals must obtain both ARCS and AMA memberships if they wish to continue on.

The intro pilots will complete and file two forms, a trainee pilot registration form and a trainee log sheet.  The registration form is sent to AMA with 48 hours of the trainee's first flight.

Any incident that may involve a claim on AMA's insurance policy will be reported via telephone to AMA HQ by the close of the next business day.

For more details on AMA requirements see AMA Document number 906.

ARCS Intro Pilots

You may contact any of the ARCS intro pilots and schedule a convenient time to sign up and start your training sessions. 

Mark Ritz - Primary training field, Elmendorf. 243-2835

How to Train

The primary method is to use a basic trainer style model.  These models are more stable and self correcting than other designs.  You may use your own model for training sessions or make use of the ARCS club trainer models.  This will allow you to get training even if you don't have your own model yet.    A trainer system is a special buddy cord which connects 2 compatible radios together, with the experienced pilot having the ability to hold a switch or button which then lets the student take control. When the student gets in trouble or has had enough, the instructor lets go of the switch and has immediate control of the aircraft. Using this training approach, thousands of pilots have learned to fly with minimal or no crash damage to their trainer models.