Radio Control (RC) flying is a wonderful hobby that provides enjoyment for a lifetime--but like anything else, it takes a lot of practice to become proficient.  When flying an RC plane, you have to depend on sights and sounds from an inertial frame of reference.  In other words, how the airplane looks and sounds will indicate how it is responding to your controls, and provides you with clues as to what to do next.  Until you become practiced at responding to the plane's movements and learn what the proper corrections are, you're going to need some help!  Our instructors can help you learn to fly and have fun in as short a time as possible.  To get started in the hobby, you'll need:

1. A stable self-correcting airplane that will allow you to learn without crashing immediately!  Specifically, you need a high wing trainer.  We all start out with them, and many love them so much they still fly them years later!
   
   
2. An instructor to teach you the ropes, guide you and take over your plane when you get confused.
   

To join the Wausau R/C Sportsmen, send an email to us and we will happily answer your questions.  You will also need a membership to the Academy of Model Aviation (AMA) . The AMA is the national organization for this sport. One of the many benefits of being a member of AMA is liability insurance.

In addition to AMA membership, there is an annual membership fee of $35 for the Wausau R/C Sportsmen club to help maintain the field and cover operating expenses.

We have an application form prepared that you can view, print, fill out, and mail back in to us.*

Club Application (61KB)

You can also view and print the AMA application.*

 AMA Application (405k)

Further Information:

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AMA Insurance Facts

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