qUINAPOXET MODEL FLYING CLUB
A Central Massachusetts Radio Control Model Aircraft Club with Flying Sites in Holden, Lancaster and Devens
Anyone with an interest in radio control flying is welcome to visit our fields
Visitors must have a valid AMA membership and be accompanied by a QMFC member to fly
No pets please, and be sure to keep an eye on children
AMA Charter 1019
Flying Sites
Holden
The Holden flying site is located at the capped town landfill on River Road
What are our interests?
Pretty much every aspect of the R/C hobby – sport, pattern, aerobatics / 3D, soaring, rotary, gas and electric (even the occasional R/C car). We have a number of enthusiasts in each area. Many members build their own planes, but ARFs (Almost Ready to Fly) and out of the box RTFs (Ready to Fly) have become increasingly popular.
Flight Instruction
QMFC maintains a staff of experienced flight instructors. Flight instruction is free of charge to QMFC members. For new pilots and larger models, we strongly recommend the “buddy box” method of training. Most R/C transmitters support this feature, and it’s worth checking your transmitter if you have not flown an R/C model before. QMFC requires new pilots to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency to fly anything larger than a micro-scale model without a buddy box or club member assisting them.
GETTING STARTED
QMFC welcomes new members to the club and hobby. If you don’t own an R/C plane or helicopter, electric powered ARFs and RTFs are an excellent way to get started. There are many excellent RTF models designed for new pilots that make it easy to get started. Many models also offer auto-leveling and other “safe modes” to make it easier to learn without crashing your model.
If you are interested in learning more, stop by one of our fields or attend the monthly club meeting.