West Windsor, Hickory Corner, Lawrence, Robbinsville

Radio Control Model Airplane

Flight Training

Always wanted to fly? Wanted to experience the thrill of flight, the exhilaration of a loop, the excitement of aerial combat? Now it’s as easy as 1-2-3. And it’s free at your local library.

1. Open House
Come for an hour to see model airplanes up close, learn what radio controlled flight is all about, and fly a model on a simulator. If you’re interested, sign up for ground school.
Tuesday, April 1, 7-9PM West Windsor
Saturday, April 5, 10AM-12N Hickory Corner
Monday, April 7, 7-9PM Lawrence
Saturday, April 12, 10AM-12N Robbinsville

2. Ground School
Attend a two-hour class and learn how airplanes fly, how radio control works, and how to choose an airplane. If you’re excited, schedule a flying lesson.
Saturday, April 19, 10AM-12N Robbinsville
Monday, April 21, 7-9PM Lawrence
Saturday, April 26, 10AM-12N Hickory Corner
Tuesday, April 29, 7-9PM West Windsor

3. Field Day
Take a flight with a flight instructor and one of our training airplanes at our field near Assunpink Lake. If you’re hooked, join the club.
Saturday, May 3 9AM-12N
Tuesday, May 6 5-8PM
Saturday, May 10 9AM-12N
Tuesday, May 13 5-8PM

The Mercer County Radio Control Society, in cooperation with the Mercer County Library System, will provide this training free of charge for everyone twelve and older. Just drop in to the open house of your choice. For questions or directions, call: Lawrence (609) 882-9246; Hickory Corner (609) 448-1330; Robbinsville (609) 259-2150; West Windsor (609) 799-0462. Or email flightschool@mcrcs.com.

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