Training Modules

It is almost impossible to learn to fly aeromodels without having basic understanding of how and why an aircraft stays in air. Here in we teach aerodynamics and basics of flight theory. Aerodynamics is the science describing a body’s movement in air and includes different types of airfoils, wing angles and drag. In flight theory, we teach the forces acting in flight, axes of an aircraft and its stability.

Here we teach how to assemble a chuck glider, which is a small basic plane without any power source. This includes making paper planes and assembling planes made of special lightweight wood, known as Balsa. These fly just by hand launching them into the air or launching them with a rubber band catapult. Next come the rubber powered gliders. As the name suggests, these use an elastic rubber band to propel them forward. The rubber band is wound to store potential energy. When released, the rubber band unwinds, turning the propeller which provides thrust and propels the plane forward.

This is the first step towards practical aeromodelling and understanding parts of a plane and its aerodynamics.

One of the best ways of training a beginner, without the risk of crashing and damaging a real model, is by teaching to virtually fly on a flight simulator. We teach on the world's best R/C Flight Simulator - RealFlight, using it as a tool to teach you the co-ordination and reactions you need to fly the real thing and develop your muscle memory.

A flight simulator is a software that runs on a computer or a laptop and has a radio-transmitter styled controller to power the software. It allows you to pilot many types of aircraft in different environments, providing a realistic flying experience. If you make a mistake that leads to a crash, no problem - just press the reset button and you get a new aircraft.

Flying radio/remote controlled airplanes is always easiest and safest with an experienced instructor. We teach practical flying with the intention of seeing things through the eyes of the beginner, so that we are able to modify our teaching and discussions accordingly. Initially, the training is conducted on trainer planes which fly gently and gradually the student is moved to the more active and fast flying acrobatic planes. We teach using the time tested buddy box system, where-in the instructor has control of the master transmitter and the student has control of the secondary transmitter. Both the transmitters are connected using a trainer cord and should the instructor at any point feel that the student is encountering difficulty in flight, control is transferred to the instructor's master transmitter immediately. Gradually, as the student progresses, the buddy box is pulled apart and the student is entrusted with the master transmitter for independent control of the plane.

Construction of an airplane model is a fairly complex and lengthy process. With years of experience behind us, we teach modelling using a set of plans and step by step instructions that guide you through the complete assembly including the installation of electronics if its an electric plane and an engine if its a nitro or gas plane. Model airplane construction takes place over a plan which is laid out on a flat surface, generally a crafting board. High strength glues such as epoxy and cyanoacrylate are used to join the various parts of the model. Special care is taken about the wing and tail alignment as this is critical to the performance and stability of the aircraft. Construction and assembling a model may take numerous weeks but once finished it gives unparalleled joy to fly a self constructed model.