kilroy07
Legendary member
I started flying from a local park.
Then found out (from a NOT so friendly officer) that I needed a permit to fly in any city park ($15.)
The park closes at dark (no cool night flights)
and there's often people letting their dogs run free (I would say "moving targets, but this is a family channel.)
It is also near a river and frequently floods to the point they close the whole park... (like it is currently)
So I joined the local club.
At first they were a little stand offish.
They smirked when I mentioned foamboard aircraft.
Then I brought in the XF viper (Ben's design) in local colors... their attitude changed!
So, I say give it a go.... I spent about a year and quite a bit of money "learning" (read crashing) on my own that probably would have been covered in one or two sessions with a mentor! (tip 1 & 2, easy on the sticks and you don't HAVE to fly full throttle!)
Plus (here's a little secret) about every two or three meetings guys have brought in old (but still working) equipment that they just want to see go to a good home (iow get used!) so you might just get your dues back in antiquated equipment/project planes...
Good Luck whatever you choose (it's easy for us to spend your money!)
AND welcome to the community!
Then found out (from a NOT so friendly officer) that I needed a permit to fly in any city park ($15.)
The park closes at dark (no cool night flights)
and there's often people letting their dogs run free (I would say "moving targets, but this is a family channel.)
It is also near a river and frequently floods to the point they close the whole park... (like it is currently)
So I joined the local club.
At first they were a little stand offish.
They smirked when I mentioned foamboard aircraft.
Then I brought in the XF viper (Ben's design) in local colors... their attitude changed!
So, I say give it a go.... I spent about a year and quite a bit of money "learning" (read crashing) on my own that probably would have been covered in one or two sessions with a mentor! (tip 1 & 2, easy on the sticks and you don't HAVE to fly full throttle!)
Plus (here's a little secret) about every two or three meetings guys have brought in old (but still working) equipment that they just want to see go to a good home (iow get used!) so you might just get your dues back in antiquated equipment/project planes...
Good Luck whatever you choose (it's easy for us to spend your money!)
AND welcome to the community!