FLIGHT TRAININGNEW!!! Training Nights: Fourth Tuesday in May, June, July, August and September during the second meeting at the field starting at 4:30 pm.
All members are given the opportunity of free flight training by qualified member instructors. It is the student's responsibility to coordinate those training sessions with the instructor or other qualified club member. See the current newsletter for the most up-to-date list of instructors.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS (updated 4.10.08):
Mike LaPacz Planes 265-5960Tom Moore Planes 899-3674
John Christensen Planes 465-4597
Paul Wachholz Planes 434-9872
Joe Teresi Helicopters 468-0470
Todd Gallion Helicopters 592-9938
Scott Raduenz Helicopters 217-2726
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
To provide a program for instructors who would be available to assist students in determining aircraft airworthiness and to provide subsequent flight instruction. This should lead to consistent and safe flight without supervision.
BASIS
The current Flight Instruction Guidelines will be the basis for the instruction program.
SCHEDULING AND INSTRUCTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A list of volunteer instructors will be prepared and published in the club's newsletter throughout the year.
At the instructor's option, required plane checks may be made at the student's home to facilitate any corrections that may be recommended before flight.
Any designated instructor, at their discretion, may elect not to fly a student's plane based on concerns about airworthiness, weather conditions, and any other pertinent considerations. Instructors are not liable, in any way, for damage to a student's plane or equipment. Instructors have a responsibility to verify a student's current AMA and club membership prior to any student flying.
It is the instructor's responsibility to not subject the student's plane to any unnecessary risk. Examples could include flying in high wind conditions, allowing the plane to be flown an unreasonable distance from the flight line, or performing aerobatics.STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The student has the responsibility to provide a safe and airworthy trainer type aircraft. It is recommended that the student contact a listed instructor at least two days in advance to make the request for training, and set up a specific time and date mutually agreed upon with the instructor.
Suggested Trainer Airplanes
Hobbico Avistar
Hobbico Nexstar
Hobbico SuperstarSuggested Raidos (4 channel)
Futaba, Hitec, JR
Suggested Engines/Glow Plugs/Props
O.S. 46FX
Thunder Tiger Pro 46
O.S. A3 Glow Plug
APC 11 x 6 or 11 x 7Suggested Field Equipment
10% Glow Fuel, Fuel Pump, Glow Plug Driver, Electric Starter and Battery, Flight Box, Cleanup Rags, Wing Rubber Bands (if required).
Miscellaneous
30 Minuite Epoxy Glue (if required)
Medium Fuel Line (if required)
STUDENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR TRAINER AIRCRAFT
AIRFRAME INTEGRITY
__ Wing Dihedral Joint
__ Wing Mounting
__ Horizontal Stab
__ Vertical Stab
__ Control SurfacesENGINE INSTALLATION
__ Engine & Mount Secure
__ Muffler Secure
__ Glow Plug Tight
__ Prop/Spinner/Nut Secure
__ Engine Shuts Off on CommandLINKAGE
__ Horns Properly Mounted
__ Clevises Secured and Locked and have Minimal Slop
__ Flex Rods and/or Push Rods Rigid and Properly Installed without Binding or RubbingRADIO CHECK
__ Battery Fully Charged (TX & RX)
__ Battery Protected & Secure
__ Receiver Protected & Secure
__ Frequency Flags on TX
__ Antenna Installation
__ All Connectors Secure
__ General Wiring Check for Routing, Criss Cross and Sufficient Slack
__ Servos: Vibration Isolated, Secure and Not Binding
__ No Noise Producing Metal to Metal Vibration
__ On/Off Switch Mounted on Opposite Side of Exhaust
__ On/Off Switch Moves Fully to Both Positions
__ Range Check –Engine Off__ Range/Vibration Check – Engine OnMISCELLANEOUS
__ Tail/Nose Wheel Installed Properly
__ All Wheels Freely Rotating
__ Fuel Tank Installed Properly
__ Identification In/On Plane
__ Proper Center of GravityFLIGHT INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS
Adopted June, 2000Part I _ Definitions
Student – Any club member who feels they are unable to fly a radio controlled plane without assistance. Pilot – Any club member that can fly without assistance. Instructor – Any pilot who is willing and able to follow the Flight Instruction Program to instruct a student.Part II – Objectives
1) To serve as a guide in preparing a student's plane for flight.
2) To successfully test fly a student's plane.
3) To teach the student to safely fly their plane.
4) To follow a uniform flight training program.
Part III – Recommended Beginners Plane
1) If a student plans to build their first plane, it is recommended that a high wing, trainer type be selected. During various phases of construction, or even prior to any construction, the student is encouraged to seek advice from more experienced modelers. This can be accomplished by getting in touch with one of the club's members in the mentor program, or bringing the plane to a club meeting.
2) If the student already has a plane, it will be up to the instructor to determine if it is suitable for flight
instruction.Part IV – Air worthiness
Prior to the first flight, the instructor will examine the plane and radio. The instructor will check for such things as freedom from warp, weaknesses in the structure, condition of the covering, secure hinges and horns, proper engine installation, secure landing gear mounting, and correct center of gravity. He will ask the student, or check to see that the batteries are fully charged, and check the radio for proper installation.
See STUDENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR TRAINER AIRCRAFT.
Part V – Rules and Regulations
1) The student should be familiar with the "Field and Flight Rules". The instructor will point out the importance of observing them and of always following the correct procedure in use of the frequency board before turning on a transmitter.
2) It shall be understood that, although the instructor shall make every effort to insure successful flights, the instructor will not be held liable for a crash or damage to the student's plane for any reason whatsoever.Part VI – Range Check
Prior to a first flight, or a flight of a plane that has had extensive repairs, a ground range check shall be made. After following the correct procedures in use of the frequency board, the following checks shall be made according to the radio manufacturers instructions:
1) A range check with the engine off. (Approximately 100 feet with the antenna collapsed. If satisfactory;
2) A range check with the engine running. There should be no more than a 20 foot drop in range.
Part VII – Flying
1) First flights. After the instructor takes off and trims plane, the student will be taught straight and level flight, turns, keeping the plane close in and obeying the field and flight rules.
2) Subsequent flights will teach the student to fly circular and rectangular pattern.
3) Takeoff procedure. When the above has been mastered, the takeoff will be taught.
4) Landing procedure will be taught when all of the above is satisfactory.
5) Aerobatics during flight instruction are discouraged.
When the student can fly consistently without instruction, they will be considered a pilot.
INSTRUCTOR CHECK LIST FOR NEW PILOTS1. GROUND CHECK AIRPLANE
Remove Wing
__ Check Servo Mounting
__ Check Electrical Connections
__ Check for Accessible Switch and Proper Location
__Turn On Radio, Extend Antenna
__ Check Servo Throw
__ Check Control Surfaces for Correct Movement
__ Check Throttle Linkage for Correct Movement
__ Check for Metal to Metal Links (usually at carburetor)
General Construction
__ Check Control Surfaces – No Gaps, Reasonable Throw, Hinges Tight __ Check General Appearance – No Loose Covering
__ Check Wings for Warp & Squareness to Fuselage & Tail
__ Check Balance (CG) – Better Nose Heavy than Tail Heavy (Move Battery or Receiver)
__ Check Wheels for Free Movement
__ Check Steering Wheel (Nose or Tail) for Sufficient and Proper Movement
Range Check
__ Check Batteries – Full Charge on Both
__ Check First Time and After Any Repair
1. Set Engine at Idle (Have Student Hold Plane)
2. Collapse Antenna
3. Point Antenna Toward Plane
4. Move Away – 50' Minimum Transmitter Instruction
__ The Use of a Buddy Box is Recommended
__ Explain Stick Functions and Terms
Pull Back (Up), Push Forward (Down)
Left & Right Aileron, Throttle and Rudder
2. LEVEL ONE
Student Flight (Take-off and Landing by Instructor)
__ Trim Out Airplane
__ Heading Control – Maintain Altitude and Learn to Fly Straight and Level
__ Use Square Pattern – Left and Right
__ Figure 8's – Left and Right
3. LEVEL TWO
Student Take's-off and Fly's (Landing By Instructor)
__ Ground Control – Keep Plane Tracking Straight
__ Throttle Control
__ Rudder Control
__ Elevator Control
__ Take-Off and Practice Level One
4. LEVEL THREE
Student Take's-off, Fly's, and Land's (Instructor Assisted)
__ Focus On Landings
__ Enter Pattern
__ Throttle Control
__ Low, Level Flying
__ Cross Wind, Down Wind, Base, Final
__ Go Around (If Needed)
5. SOLO
When the student is confident and the instructor is satisfied with the student's progress, the student may solo.This is defined as a take-off, flight around the field, and landing without assistance from the instructor.
