Smoky Mountain Aero Club

Smoky Mountain Aero Club. Since 1936 Radio controlled model airplanes have been cruising the skies at local airfields across the country. Many improvements have come through the years. In the early 2000’s there was a technology explosion that really improved and expanded the hobby. Electric aircraft started to become mainstream with the development of lithium batteries. Radio technology also saw the development of more reliable connections between the aircraft and the pilot. Computer technology puts onboard assistance on the planes to help pilots develop their skills and recover from unstable conditions easier. In the early days it was a very expensive hobby to get into and very difficult to learn. There were no readily available models so it would take months building a model stick by stick to prepare for flying. Today you can buy a complete package ready to fly right out of the box. You can go from the store to flying in just a few short hours.