Basic Flight Instruction Book
By: Andrew S. Rosz

A Comprehensive R/C Flight Training Manual
For Beginning and Intermediate R/C Model Airplane Pilots

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The "Basic Flight Instruction" book has been expertly written to help both beginning and intermediate R/C pilots learn to fly radio controlled model aircraft both quickly and safely.

Over the years, the articles, advice, and information contained in this book has been published in literally hundreds of R/C club newsletters and magazines worldwide as the authoritative source for learning to fly R/C model aircraft.  Endorsed by the AMA, this book also provides the R/C model aircraft enthusiast with sound advice and practical information in helping to making those first few important R/C decisions on choice of plane, radio, engine, and instructor.  And even after independence and solo certificate have been obtained, the Basic Flight Instruction book provides the basis for continued development toward a total mastery of the controls.

Topics covered in the book include...

• The essentials of choosing your first airplane, engine, and radio

• Basic building tips

• Finding a qualified flight instructor

• Taxiing

• Preparing for your first flight

• How to perform a proper "pre-flight" check

• Trimming the aircraft

• What to expect when you get your hands on the controls for the first time

• Skills and techniques for mastering altitude control

• Proper aileron and elevator control

• How to properly execute both right and left-hand turns

• Mastering slow flight

• How to fly your plane at or near stall speed

• What to expect when flying in extreme windy conditions

• The landing pattern

• How to fly both right-hand and left-hand landing patterns

• How to precisely line up with the runway each and every time

• Landing approaches and flying a controlled descent

• Landing a high-wing vs. low-wing aircraft

• Preparing for and properly executing your first landing

• Characteristics of a good landing

• Landing pitfalls to avoid

• The fine points of consistently making good landings

• Proper use of the rudder on landings

• How to properly execute a deadstick landing

• Landing your plane in windy and/or crosswind conditions

• How to execute a proper takeoff

• Takeoffs with trike-gear models vs. tail-draggers

• Takeoffs in adverse and/or crosswind conditions

• The pre-flight checklist

• How to ensure the safe and successful "first flight" of a new aircraft

• How to tell when a new pilot is ready to go it alone

• How to mentally and physically prepare for your first solo flight

• Helpful suggestions for the new pilot to survive his first solo flight

• How to properly and effectively use the rudder

• Specifics of rudder vs. aileron control

• How to properly coordinate rudder control with aileron control

• How to execute loops, aileron rolls, snap rolls

• How to execute immelman turns, split-s turns, stall turns, and spins

• Inverted flight and advanced maneuvers

And so much more!  Order your copy right now!  Only $19.97 (U.S.) +postage

Publisher’s Note: The Basic Flight Instruction RC flight training manual has been expertly written to help beginning and intermediate RC pilots learn to fly radio controlled model aircraft both quickly and safely through a structured program of skills development.  The expert advice and information contained in this book has also been published in various RC club newsletters and magazines worldwide as the authoritative source for learning to fly R/C model aircraft.  The complete Basic Flight Instruction book is now available; fully-documented in manuscript-form on printable e-Book CD and also contains other useful tips for both student pilots and flight instructors alike.  Price $19.97 (U.S.) +postage.