TEMAC

TEMAC

Flight Training;
Field Rules;
RC Flight Instruction Team;
RC Flight Program

Flight Training - Field Rules - RC Flight Instruction Team - RC Flight Program

Flight Training

We offer training (see details below) to those wishing to acquire their WINGS (thus allowing you to fly unattended).
Claire Murray, our chief instructor, offers training (usually on Wednesday evenings starting at 6pm until dusk,
weather permitting, during our flying season.)
It is recommended that those seeking help email Claire a few days prior to confirm.
Email cmurray@295.ca

Even if you already have your "WINGS" ...
Clair and the RC Instruction Team is willing to help you improve your flying and landing skills.
Don't be shy.

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Field Rules

R/C Flight Instruction Team

(This section currently under construction)

Jack Humphreys - Instructor

A Cleveland Minnow, won as a prize at the Bowmanville Sports Day in 1947, sparked Jack’s life-long interest in aero modelling. Jack is a founding member of TEMAC, Vice President and a skilled RC instructor. Self-described as an experimenter, he recently converted a model of a Fokker Universal that he designed and built to electric power. Jack is also a competitor and his accomplishments include a F3B World Competition First Place finish. Always involved, Jack is the standing Chair of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and the current V.P. of the Aero Club of Canada.

Clair Murray - Chief Flight Instructor

Clair’s interest in model aviation started as soon as he was old enough to glue two pieces of balsa together. His first model was a small hand-launched glider. Then he flew 5 and 10 cent rubber powered models and progressed to a control line model that he built and flew on his parents' farm. He learned to fly radio controlled model airplanes with an early version of a Brown simulator and with his son’s 95 inch Senior Telemaster.
Now after thousands of RC flights, Clair is approved by TEMAC as the Chief Flight Instructor.

Glenn Nickolaiko - Instructor

The "Skeeter", a small hand launched glider, was Glenn’s first model airplane. By 1989 he was hooked by the sport of model aviation and flew a Gentle Lady sailplane with a power pod. Currently, Glenn who is known on-line as “Electroflyer” is a very accomplished builder and R/C flier. He flies a wide variety of electric powered model aircraft including electric helicopters, fan jets and warbirds. It is difficult to resist his laid-back positive approach to the hobby. As part of the TEMAC on-going flight instruction program, Glenn is available to assist all student RC pilots. Members who wish to transition to their next model are encouraged to seek his assistance.

Michael Rogozinsky - Instructor

Michael is a kingpin in the R/C electric model aviation community and a firm believer in the principle of keeping things simple and fun. With more than 25 years experience flying electric model airplanes, Michael enjoys everything from ultra-light micro models to giant-scale warbirds and ducted-fan jets. He is a founding member of TEMAC and President of the club. Michael enjoys sharing his knowledge of model aviation and his talent as an instructor with student pilots. His enthusiasm is contagious!

Radio Control Flight Program

The Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) offers a radio control (RC) flight program to all members of the club.
The program of instruction is unique and endorses the Safety Code of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada.
It is of particular interest to club members who want to learn how to fly radio controlled model aircraft, obtain MAAC
Wings and develop RC flight skills. The TEMAC RC Flight program is offered by a small team of dedicated volunteers.
They’re enthusiastic and make flying model aircraft fun.

The Wings Program provides a step by step series of basic RC flight topics. While the program can be challenging at times,
it is individualized and there are ample opportunities to practice. All that you need is a high wing electric trainer and some time.

Additionally, club members are encouraged to participate in the on-going feature of the RC flight program at TEMAC. The
RC Flight Team can provide assistance with technical questions, check-flights and introductory aerobatic maneuvers. The
members of the team are ready to help when asked.

Introductory RC Flights

Speak with Jack Higgins (see above or email higgins4505@rogers.com ), the Flight Team Coordinator or any member of
the RC Flight Team at TEMAC. Then arrange for an introductory flight, but caution is advised because the sport of model
aviation can be addictive.

Selecting a Model Airplane

If you are new to the hobby of model aviation, consider starting with an economical, slow flying, high wing foam model
airplane. Use the electric motor, battery and speed control recommended by the manufacturer of the model airplane or
equivalent components. Avoid modifications and try to maintain a light wing loading. Today, there are kits available for the
builder, almost-ready-to-fly models that require some of assembly and the latest trend… ready-to-fly models.

The GWS E-Starter, Multiplex EasyStar and E-Flite Apprentice are three excellent entry level foam trainers. They make
learning to fly RC model aircraft easy. In fact, a student pilot at TEMAC can earn solo flying privileges with either the
E-Starter or the EasyStar. A slightly modified Apprentice can taxi, take off and land at the TEMAC flying site. It is available
two ways, as a complete package including airframe, motor, battery, charger and radio system or more recently as an
airframe only. The model uses four channels of control and is suitable for a student RC pilot wishing to obtain MAAC
Wings.

For members who like the idea of a larger model that will handle windy conditions, the Hobbico Nexstar EP is a great
choice. The tricycle landing gear simplifies ground handling and it is highly visible in the air.

The Hobby Lobby Telemaster Electro offers conventional landing gear and a large high lift wing. It flies slowly and is also
extremely visible. This traditionally designed model airplane has a very long history.

The Radio Control Buddy System

Student RC pilots are encouraged to use a “Buddy System” for the Basic RC Flight Program. This system uses a second
radio control box and allows the instructor to transfer and regain control of the model airplane quickly. Overall safety is
improved and the risk of an incident is greatly reduced. The benefits exceed the cost of the extra equipment.

Basic RC Flight Program

There are four units in the Basic RC Flight Program. Each unit includes a series of sequential topics. The program starts on
the ground with safety.

On the Ground...

- MAAC Safety Code
- TEMAC Rules
- Battery Charging and Care
- Use of the Frequency Board
- Preflight-Check of a Model Airplane
- Radio System Range-Check
- Checking the Radio Control Buddy Box System
- Using a Radio Control Buddy System
- Radio Control Stick Techniques
- Arming the Electric Motor and Speed Control
- Disarming the Electric Motor and Speed Control
- Pit Area Routines
- Measuring Wattage, Current and Voltage under Load
- Moving a Model Aircraft to the Flight Line
- Calling, “On the Field.”
- Taxi Maneuvers

In the Air...

- Flying in One Direction and Maintaining Altitude
- Flying Parallel to the Flight Line while Maintaining Altitude
- Turning Left Away from the Flight Line
- Turning Right Away from the Flight Line
- Climbing
- Descending
- Managing Power
- Coordinated Turns
- Flying a Circuit
- Trimming a Model Aircraft in Flight
- Slow Flight
- Inducing a Stall
- Stall Recovery
- Flying a Figure Eight
- Flying a Square Figure Eight
- Flying in Traffic with up to Five Model Aircraft
- Inducing a Spin and Recovery

Landing...

- Flying Downwind
- Slowing the Model on the Downwind Leg of a Circuit
- Procedure Turns
- Calling, “Landing.”
- Establishing a Flight Path to Touch Down
- Effective Use of Throttle
- Stall Avoidance when Landing
- Ground Effect
- The Flare
- Landing in Calm Air
- Landing into a Moderate Wind
- The Cross Wind Landing
- Going Around
- Landing in Sequence with other Model Aircraft
- Slipping a Model Aircraft
- Simulated Dead Stick Landing
- Touch and Goes

Taking Off...

- Calling, “Taking Off.”
- Positioning a Model Aircraft for Take Off
- Take off Techniques
- Effective Use of Elevator
- Effective Use of Rudder
- Applying Power
- Taking off in Calm Air
- Aborting a Take Off
- Climb Out and First Turn Away from Flight Line
- Taking Off in Moderate Wind
- Taking Off in a Cross Wind
- Taking Off in Sequence with other Model Aircraft

Flying Solo...

A student RC Pilot may be asked by an instructor to fly solo after demonstrating care, control and responsibility when
operating a model aircraft. Students with either light-weight foam model aircraft or larger conventional trainers may fly solo
under the supervision of an instructor. Supervision of solo flights may decrease as confidence and skills of the student RC
pilot develop. Solo flights by student RC pilots shall follow the MAAC Safety Code and TEMAC Rules. This privilege is
intended to help student RC pilots demonstrate safe, consistent operation of their model aircraft trainer. The Chief Flight
Instructor shall approve permission to fly solo.

MAAC Wings…

A student RC pilot shall demonstrate:

- compliance with the MAAC Safety Code and TEMAC Rules,
- a satisfactory knowledge of model aviation,
- competency when taking off,
- consistent basic flying skills and
- appropriate control when landing.

An Instructor and the Chief Flight Instructor shall recommend to the President of TEMAC that a student RC pilot be granted
MAAC Wings.

The President of TEMAC shall officially award MAAC Wings to a student RC pilot.

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