Founded in 1987, 1st RC Flight School is the premier source for accelerated radio control flight training. Our hands on 4 & 5-day courses offer both new and experienced pilots the opportunity to quickly learn the skills that make RC flying significantly more rewarding, enjoyable, and safe. While there is no shortage of sources telling pilots what to do, only 1st RC Flight School has a 30+ year track record of successfully teaching pilots HOW to fly better in the shortest amount of time! Hope you enjoy our site, then choose with confidence 1st RC Flight School for all your training needs.
Primary Solo Course
Concentrated 5-day Primary Solo Course
The fundamental techniques that all proficient fliers use are brought to the forefront and systematically assembled to enable beginning RC pilots to achieve Solo in the shortest amount of time. Bypass common errors, improve landing consistency and limit the impact of wind by learning to proactively control what the plane does instead of reacting to it. All equipment provided.
$769.00
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aerobatic courses
Sport, Precision, Advanced, Warbird and Jet Aerobatic Courses tailored to the skill level and goals of each participant. Learn the techniques used by the elite 1% of fliers who control the plane rather than merely react to it. Replace bad habits with proficiency. Make fewer inputs and experience the freedom to think ahead of the plane. Build a foundation for greater long term success and enjoyment of the sport. All equipment provided.
$769.00
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Flight Training and airplane Setup Manuals
These books feature the accelerated flight training and setup techniques developed during the professional instruction of thousands of RC pilots all skill levels. Hundreds of illustrations and control stick diagrams guide pilots step-by-step through each phase of becoming a better pilot with efficiency and confidence. The perfect guides to ensure that the habits learned during your simulator practice translate into greater actual success at the flying field.
$14.95-$24.95
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travel school
Between October and March, the world's most experienced RC flight instructor is available to teach sport aerobatics, precision aerobatics, warbird or jet aerobatics at your field on your own airplanes. Imagine all that you could accomplish when receiving professional instruction targeting your specific needs and goals on the site where you fly all the time.
$TBD
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remote training
Receive personalized private flight instruction in the comfort of home. Since the successful execution of each maneuver often rests upon just a few key steps performed correctly (it's perfecting them that takes time), remote instruction is a highly effective way to learn the essential techniques that ensure you get the most out of your stick-time.
$30 / 30 min.
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MULTIROTOR Drone flight Academy
Commercial Drone Flight Academy services business, media, government, and education professionals who value the importance that proper training has on long term productivity.
$TBD
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optimized realflight plane & transmitter settings
1st RC Flight School is making available for download the optimized RealFlight planes and crucial transmitter settings that it uses for simulator training. Experience hyper realistic planes that maximize the potential of your simulator and yourself, and ultimately set the stage for greater real-world success.
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  • We so appreciated your professionalism and patience during the class. No way could we have accomplished so much so quickly any other way. Words cannot express how happy I am that there will no longer be a hole in my wallet due to replacement parts!
    Dan & Dianne Gross. WY
    The proof that your system works is the fact that I haven't crashed a plane since I've been coming to your school. That is one of the big reasons why I keep coming back.
    Cary Archer. Livonia, MI
  • Attending 1st RC Flight School is best way to be successful in the hobby at all levels of proficiency. Dave is simply THE best instructor there is.
    Todd Siegel. Freehold, NJ
    The week gave me a solid foundation to expand my skills to planes that now include jets and war birds. I very much recommend Dave Scott and his classes.
    Michael Carson. Wausau, WI
  • The way you have structured your course, from simple to complex, is educationally sound and it works. Your teaching ability is, however, the thing that brings it all together. The way you structure the course eliminates the usual disorientation and lack of control.
    Faye Stilley. Wilton, CT
    Your approach of treating both flight preparation and the actual flying as though it were full scale is absolutely on target for maximum learning and fun with minimal headaches. I only wish I'd come to the School BEFORE making all the ridiculous mistakes!
    Ken, Nate, and Ben Moore. Las Vegas, NV
    I cannot be more positive about the aerobatics course. There was no other way for me to advance my skills so quickly. I no longer react to the plane. I anticipate what I want the plane to do. My flying has vastly improved and I am having more fun flying than ever.
    Ken Weddell. Fremont, MI
  • I would readily suggest your course to people like myself whose schedules do not permit sustained weekend after weekend flying to build proficiency. The 5 days I spent with you represented several summers worth of regular training.
    Jeffrey Steinberg. Chessnut Hill, MA
    You are not only a great teacher, but a very dedicated professional who knows how to inspire your students to "reach for the sky".
    Michal McClure. Lake Forest, IL
    It was extremely windy when I was finally able to get our chief flying instructor to the field. Having high winds all week at your school proved to be advantageous as I achieved a total score of 87 out of a possible 100 and therefore received my wings.
    Neil Robertson. Peterborough, ONT
  • My flying is going very well since the course. Club members continually comment on how well I control the plane despite just a week of instruction. Several flyers even asked me for flying tips. I do refer them to your school and manual.
    Paul Darland
    I honestly cannot think of a way to make your program better. You tailored a program to my specific needs, and I exceeded what I thought I could do. The icing was getting to fly in wind and the confidence that it is not as hard as others make it look.
    Robert Delaurentis. San Diego, CA
    The club members were amazed that I would even attempt to fly in 15-20 mph winds. I just kept remembering what you taught, and made some pretty good landings. I couldn't be more pleased with what I go out of the school.
    Dan Sprung. Bergen, NY