What is the Introductory Pilot Program?

The Introductory Pilot Program is a partnership between the 495th RC Squadron, Inc. and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) allows non-AMA members to safely fly model aircraft at chartered clubs.  This program is designed as an introduction to model aviation for a learning period of up to 90 consecutive days during the flying season.  There is no cost for this Introductory Pilot Program.

About Our Club

The 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. is an AMA Chartered Model Airplane, Helicopter, and R/C Car & Truck Club based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.  The club actively maintains & flys at the Ogonowski Memorial Model Flying Field in Tewksbury, MA.  Our club has approximately 160 members.

In addition to model airplanes, helicopters, and R/C cars & trucks, our members also actively fly gliders, auto-gyros, powered parachutes, and multi-rotor drones.

The 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. offers free flight training to all prospective and new members.  Training sessions are usually held during Thursday evenings during the flying season.  Other training times may be possible depending on individuals schedules.  The first training day for the 2025 flying season is April 17th.  Hope to see you this season!