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Bringing Full Size standards and practices to Model Aeroplane Training

Hello, I am Russ Bowey, founder of Model Plane Training Ltd.   

An experienced and successful model aeroplane pilot, as well as a long-standing full size Commercial Pilot, Instructor & Examiner, I am a keen proponent of structured model aeroplane training. I now combine the knowledge of both disciplines to bring full sized training standards & practices to Model Plane Training, whether that be for BASIC, BEYOND THE A TEST (Intermediate), or ADVANCED training.

BASIC training takes the newcomer from the first flights, all the way to taking the BMFA 'A' test (used by many clubs as a 'safe solo' standard).
BEYOND THE A TEST training is for those who has passed the BMFA 'A' test, to now achieve better aircraft set-up, more precise flying, or increasing the  precision of basic aerobatic manoeuvres.
ADVANCED training is for those wishing to fly much more advanced precision manoeuvres, or to fly very precise aerobatics up to a competition standard, for example in F3A, or IMAC disciplines.

Training is given on fixed wing aircraft, using Mode 2 transmitter controls (throttle & rudder on the left stick, aileron & elevator on the right stick). All flights undertaken with a company aircraft (whether basic, beyond the A test, or advanced) are recorded onto a micro-SD card using Flight Coach & the results can be emailed to the trainee to study & home to help improve the understanding of the training flight, or the trainee can supply their own micro-SD card.

The company is based in the East Midlands & typically uses the excellent facilities at the BMFA Nation Centre at Buckminster. As an option, training can be conducted at your own flying site.

Every training course is bespoke to the individual/group needs. Please call to discuss your requirements & I will endeavour to give you a very competitively priced package. Prices can start from as little as £15/hour & only the time spent briefing, flying, and debriefing is chargeable.

Basic training and 'Beyond the A test'

The company has a well proven Max Thrust (balsa) RIOT available for basic training. This is the perfect aircraft to learn all the basics flying skills, or to prepare you to take the BMFA A test.

Training flights are operated 'Dual Control' using two Spektrum transmitters, with the instructor and trainee linked via a 'Buddy box' system.

With just a few set-up & power supply changes, the Riot is also a very capable aerobatic aircraft for those looking to advance their flying skills beyond the A test. It will easily fly all normal precision aerobatic manoeuvres including for example, those required by the BMFA 'B' test!

Advanced training

The company's Sebart Miss Wind is capable of flying F3A P&F & the IMAC Advanced schedules.

A Sebart Miss Ultimate is also available for IMAC training flights & an Oxai Citrin is available for F3A schedules.

All models will be flown on a Buddy Box, using Graupner PRO radio system, with many advanced features such as aileron 'crow' braking, throttle based dual rates & logic switch snap roll settings. All models are approximately 1.5m wingspan, electric 6S powered & with flight times of up to 8 minutes.