We’ve been working on something special for everyone who’s ever wanted
to get into RC airplanes but wasn’t sure where to start — and it’s
finally here.

Introducing the RC Plane Lab Beginners Lounge — a free, structured
12-lesson course covering everything a new pilot needs to know, from
choosing your first airplane to maintaining it after a rough landing.
No sign-up required. No cost. Just good information from pilots who’ve
been doing this for decades.

Here’s what’s waiting for you inside:

🛩️ Lesson 1: Welcome to the Hobby — what RC flying is really like,
what it costs, and whether it’s right for you

📋 Lesson 2: Safety & Rules — FAA registration, the TRUST exam, and
AMA membership in plain English

✈️ Lesson 3: Types of RC Planes — trainers, warbirds, gliders,
foamies, electric vs. glow

🛒 Lesson 4: Buyer’s Guide — RTF vs BNF vs ARF explained, plus our
specific plane picks

🎮 Lesson 5: Simulators — practice before you crash for real

🔋 Lesson 6: LiPo Batteries — charging, storage, and safety habits

📡 Lesson 7: Your Transmitter — what every stick, knob, and switch does

🕹️ Lesson 8: Flying Skills — pre-flight checklist, takeoff, turns,
and landing

🗺️ Lesson 9: Airspace & B4UFLY — how to always fly somewhere legal

🌤️ Lesson 10: Weather — wind limits and reading a forecast

🤝 Lesson 11: Finding a Club — why joining a local AMA club is one of
the best moves a new pilot can make

🔧 Lesson 12: Maintenance — post-flight inspections and workbench
habits

Plus a full Glossary A-Z, Troubleshooting Hub, Printable Field Sheets,
FAQ, and our Best First Planes 2026 guide.

Whether you’re brand new to the hobby or you’ve been thinking about
getting started for years — this is your starting point.

👉 Start the Free Course at the Beginners Lounge:
https://beginnerslounge.rcplanelab.com

— Ron, Tom & Dave