Remote-Controlled (RC) Aircraft

Box with RC plane and remote control Real Flight Evolution

Remote-Controlled (RC) Aircraft

Ages 12 and older

Sky Streak airplanes will be included in this kit for very beginning building and flying of balsa planes. This simple experimentation with flying will lead to learning to fly remote-controlled aircraft via a Real Flight Simulator computer program. This program complements the CAP AEX Model Aircraft and Remote-Controlled (MARC) modules developed by a CAP volunteer. The MARC I and II modules are available online in the AE Downloads and Resources section of the CAP member portal, eServices.

With this kit is intended to take advantage of the opportunity for youth to work with area Academy of Model Aeronautics clubs for mentorship in learning to fly real remote-controlled airplanes, especially in TAG (Take-off and Grow) programs. Before ordering the kit, please read computer compatibility requirements for the RealFlight Simulator.

NOTES:

1. This kit provides the R/C computer simulated program and controller. It is intended that recipients contact a local AMA chapter to assist in real R/C flight experiences and instruction. These experienced R/C pilots will bring this program to an exciting level with expert instruction on the program. AMA and CAP members can be excellent mentors for general, commercial, and military aviation and remotely-piloted aircraft career exploration.
2. Click HERE for CAP Lt Col Ted Spitzmiller's revised AeroLab guide book he created for anyone's use. He is a very experienced CAP pilot from Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Aviation Connection: Everything a young potential enthusiast will need to determine if a career in general aviation or either manned or unmanned aerial vehicles/systems will be provided in this kit. This kit is designed to promote a beginning interest in aviation and/or remotely-piloted aircraft vocations (careers) and avocations (hobbies). Cadets can train to fly this remote-controlled aircraft with the model airplanes and the computer simulator. When flying the actual RC plane, they can learn more about the dynamics and forces of flight. Having youth suggest various jobs this RC plane could do to benefit mankind will allow further exploration of potential unmanned aerial vehicle/systems careers.