Who can fly RC model aircraft?
Anyone can fly RC. You don’t need a radio license, or a pilots license, or even understand anything about flight or electronics. However, it doesn’t hurt to have these skills. If you stay in the hobby long enough you will acquire some degree of knowledge in each of these areas. It is a good idea to join an organization such as the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics or SFA (Sport Flyers of America). These U.S. national organizations offers through membership, insurance for modelers. Why insurance? The average powered model might weigh five and a half pounds, and have a flying speed of 30 miles per hour. On the nose will be two sharp-edged blades spinning at 2,000-28,000 rpm. Accidents happen, no matter how careful you are. There are radio failures, control surface failures, and many pilot errors. Thus, a model airplane can be a dangerous projectile, and must be treated with respect. Occasionally people do get hurt, and property gets damaged. Yes, there have been a few deaths in this spor
