| Frequently Asked Questions |
... find a place to fly?
The best way, is to locate a club in your area and attend their meetings. Clubs are always looking for new members to share their experiences with. The best way to locate a club is to search the AMA Web site. Contact names for all the AMA sanctioned clubs can be found there.... join the hobby of model aviation?
Hobby shops in your area can assist you in contacting a club in your area. For an introduction to the hobby please visit the Academy of Model Aeronautics... join the Staten Island Radio Control Modelers?
Joining out club couldn't be easier. Click here to find out more.
... a club in my area?
The best way to locate a club is to search the AMA Web site. Contact names for all the AMA sanctioned clubs can be found there.... the SIRCM field?
The field is located in Staten Island, off of Forest Hill Road opposite the Costco Shopping Center.Back to Top
... my plane fly?
Well, the only way to find out is to ask. The best people to ask are those that have answered this question many times before. Where are these people? You'll find them in the thousands of clubs around the world.
... the AMA?
They're modelers like you and I. They are the official body that represents modelers worldwide.
... the AMA?
The AMA is the "Academy of Model Aeronautics." The AMA is the official organization that represents the thousands of modelers worldwide. Membership is mandatory to fly at AMA sanctioned fields. Membership benefits include $2,500,000 of insurance, AMA Magazine, and knowing that your supporting a great organization that represents our best interests.... the SIRCM field like?
A picture is worth a thousand words.... the R/C Aviation Hobby?
It's an extension of airplane modeling that you may know from your childhood. It offers the relaxation of kit building, and the pride of a job well done, the camaraderie of friends, plus the feeling when your creation takes to the air under your control and guidance. For more information please see our "Introduction to R/C Aviation."... the startup cost R/C Aviation?
As in most things the costs can vary depending on your budget and modeling preferences. Try out our R/C Intro Cost Estimator to get an idea of what your startup costs could be.
... the next meeting?
Usually meetings for most clubs are held once a month. Find a club in your area, pick up a phone, call and find out.... the next meeting of the SIRCM?
Our meetings are once a month. They are held at the All Saints Episcopal Church at 2329 Victory Blvd. SI at 8:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please check the Club Calendar to confirm the meeting dates since sometimes they do change.