| KORC Club
Information |
| The Kelowna Ogopogo
Radio Controllers currently have close to 100 members and we are
always looking for more. If you want to become a member or want
to just see what's involved, please feel free to drop in to one
of our meetings.
Meetings are at the Seniors Hall corner of
Richter & Fuller
7:00pm.
For more details, please
contact Kelly Grant 979-8395. |
Membership Fees
- $50.00 one time
signup fee (money goes towards field maintenance)
- $50.00 annual
membership fee for new & previous members
- $50.00 Membership fee for
existing members up to Dec. 31,2009
- $75.00 for existing members
after Dec. 31,2009
- $100.00 for existing members
as of March 1, 2010
- Second member in family (Spouse, parent, child) $25.00 per
year.
- $10.00 annual fee
Juniors (under 18 as at Jan. 1)
- MAAC dues (may be
purchased through club) or online at
www.maac.ca
The one time signup fee
covers all family members, so only one fee is required.
Please check out
Club Rules here.
MAAC and Club Membership Forms
|
| The club requires all
flyers at the field to have MAAC membership !! |
2010 MAAC dues
- $10.00 - Junior
Member (no magazine - 1 year)
- $21.00 - Junior
Member (with magazine - 1 year)
A Junior Member is defined
as anyone under 18 years of age as of January 1.
- $75.00 - Open Member
(1 year)
An Open Member is defined as
anyone 18 or over as of January 1.
|
| Now that the technical
details are out of the way, here's the info you're really
looking for. The frequently asked questions about the club. If
your questions aren't answered here, send them to
davidagrant@shaw.ca |
| |
| Where Do We Fly ? |
| Our flying club is
located just off highway 33. Click on
Flying Field
for a detailed map of the field location with pictures and
directions. If the gate is unlocked, we're flying !!
|
| Can I Come Out And
Watch ? |
| Absolutely, if the gate
is unlocked, come on in. Spectators are very welcome. While at
the field, please remain in the spectator area. Spectators are
not allowed in the pit area or on the runway area, unless
accompanied by a member of the club.
When the weather gets a
little warmer and the days get longer, the club starts up its
training evenings. Each Tuesday night the field is reserved for
beginners to come out and have our friendly club trainers help
you get off the ground.
|
| What Do I Need To
Fly RC Aircraft ? |
| Well, that depends on
what you wish to fly. The majority of KORC flyers have airplanes
but there are a few helicopter pilots too. Some fly gliders,
some prefer electric planes. You will need an aircraft, engine,
radio, and some basic tools and starting equipment.
|
| How Much Does It
Cost To Get Started ? |
- A beginner airplane
setup with radio will typically cost $600
- A beginner
helicopter setup with radio is around $1200 - $1400
|
| How Do I Learn To
Fly ? |
| For airplanes, beginners
start out using a buddy box system. This allows the instructor
to take off and land, then switch control over to the students
radio for regular flying. If the student gets into trouble, the
instructor can quickly take back control of the aircraft.
For helicopters, a buddy box
system is not advised. Beginners start by learning to hover and
this is done close to the ground. Training gear is generally
used during the initial flights. It provides a wide base to land
the helicopter and also a small cushion in case the heli is
landed too hard. |
 |
| Heli Training Rotopod |
|
|
