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