| Flying (according to about every pilot you | | | | |
| meet) is exhilarating. Nothing to compare, | | | | Make yourself familiar with every aspect of |
| they say! | | | | your model airplane and its accessories. |
| | | | Learn what the controls are all about before |
| But since we all can't fly this big winged | | | | you try flying. Make certain that all parts |
| things streaking across the skies, model | | | | are in operating order. Charge the |
| airplanes are the next best thing -- and | | | | battery(ies) fully and have spare ones with |
| especially the radio controlled types. | | | | you because you certainly don't want to |
| | | | travel any great distance then have to quit |
| And the battery operated planes are the | | | | after a short time because the battery has |
| easiest to handle, although you will probably | | | | run down. And use batteries recommended by |
| get an argument from those who love the | | | | the manufacturer. |
| gas-powered ones. Battery operated planes | | | | |
| also are easy to maintain and repair. | | | | Model airplane flying, especially radio |
| | | | controlled flight, is for those of you old |
| The materials utilized in most model | | | | enough to understand all the ramifications. |
| airplanes can be readily replaced if damaged. | | | | (We hasten to add here, that if you are |
| The same goes for repairs. | | | | showing the youngsters how it's done, make |
| | | | sure you know more about it than they do!) |
| The first caution a hobbyist might heed in | | | | So, familiarize yourself with the whole model |
| relation for flying radio controlled model | | | | airplane kit and all its controls, including |
| airplanes is: give yourself and your craft | | | | maybe even a little study on aerodynamics |
| plenty of space. Flying these craft in town | | | | before giving it a try. |
| or the close confines of your neighborhood | | | | |
| faces all kinds of hazards -- utility poles | | | | Many communities have model airplane clubs |
| and electric lines; tall trees, the | | | | and if so, join one. If not, start one. Get |
| neighbors' windown and such. So find a field | | | | involved. |
| or large school playgrounds or open park in | | | | |
| the city or out in the country where you have | | | | And have a good flight! |
| lots of room. | | | | |