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Andrew also flies a smaller Piper
Archer and amicro Mustang. Over the
summer break Andrew has acquired
a Multiplex FunCub, amodel which he
can already fly well, including inverted
flying.
With Richard as flight crew keeping
up with the battery charging, it’s been
known for Andrew to get up to 14 flights
in a single afternoon, with his plane in
good order at the end of the day and
with smiles all around (but dad a little
puffed out).
Other models popular for training
includes the 1422mmspan Seagull
Boomerang.
Almost all training at DAC is on
Saturday afternoons, on electric
planes, the above or similar, usually
initially with buddy-box transmitters,
handing over steering only first, later
adding elevator and then throttle
and rudder.
First flights
are onmodels
owned by the
trainers - before
the potential
member buys
anything
themselves.
All visitors are
required to fly at
the club on 3-4 different days before
considering joining, giving them the
opportunity to “try before they buy”,
and are ALWAYS advised “Do NOT buy
anything until you come and talk to
us!”.
DAC focuses on fixed wing flying,
including a dedicated crew of control
line fliers. Some informal fun-fly
competitions have been held recently
to encourage safe skill improvement.
However, some DACmembers also fly
in competitions at other clubs where
there ismore room.
It is strongly recommended that
potential new fliers drop into their
local clubs and see how they work and
what gear they fly and recommend
(and recommend against!) to ensure a
smooth and successful transition onto
a great hobby.
This Pic: Andrew flying his ParkZone T-28 Trojan with
his Dad, Richard.
Below: A shot of our youngest member (Andrew, aged
9), with our oldest member (Stan, aged 95)