Learn To Fly

It's easy to learn how to fly a radio-controlled model aircraft provided that you use a qualified instructor. If you try to solo fly an R/C model, your very first attempt will quite likely end in tears.

The CMAC membership includes a number of MAAA-certified Flying Instructors for radio-controlled model aircraft. Be sure to contact one of the Instructors listed below to help select a suitable first model and to arrange a free course of lessons.

If you enrol with a certified Instructor, you will receive a free CMAC Pilot Training Manual and Logbook to record your progress.

By the way, better quality r/c transmitters support a dual-control cable connection to the instructor's transmitter. Get one if you can afford it. This investment enables "buddy-box" operation with the Instructor, just like a dual-control car. The benefits are obvious!.

Click to download CMAC Pilot Training Manual & Logbook (Nov 2009)

Click to download CMAC Fixed Wing (Power) Basic Pilots Course: Lesson Plans (Nov 2011)

New-generation PC-based flight simulators for R/C model aircraft provide great imagery and use very accurate physics. They provide a great way to practice circuit flying and aerobatics safely.

A photo-realistic CMAC Flying Site file is now available for the RealFlight flight simulator. See Useful Info > Flight Simulator for CMAC Field.

Typical r/c trainer:
high wing, tricycle u/c, 0.40 cu in motor, 4-channel radio

CMAC Flight school in session

Flying Instructors

Click to download list of CMAC Instructors

MAAA Wings Awards

CMAC recommends that as soon as you can fly solo, you seek further training towards obtaining MAAA Bronze Wings and Gold Wings awards. Many model aircraft flying competitions in Australia require entrants to hold MAAA Gold Wings awards.

MAAA Wings Badges