Why Join LAM Club?

Whether you are brand new or a seasoned pilot, joining the Lakehead Aeromodellers Club (LAM Club) gives you access to great flying, great people, and a full season of events and support to help you enjoy the hobby to the fullest.

Flying & Field Access

• Unlimited access to our top-notch outdoor field (spring through fall, 24/7)
• Indoor flying every Sunday afternoon (November through April) at Saint Patrick’s High School gym

 

Events & Club Activities

• Free members-only field opening barbecue every June
• Summer Air Fest barbecue & flying event every July
• Float fly event at Boulevard Lake every August/September
• Free “Crash & Burn” field closing barbecue and bonfire every September/October
• Monthly club meetings (September through May)

 

Training & Support

• Access to a club trainer plane and 3 certified instructors (up to 3 days free trial training)
• Ongoing hands-on flight training until you’re fully independent
• Winter simulator training with certified instructors
• Help preparing for RPAS certification (Basic & Advanced)

 

Here are the steps you need to complete before enjoying these privileges (Please don’t let these steps discourage you: We can help!)

1- You need to be a member of the LAM club (Yearly membership)

• • CLICK HERE to access our Membership page
  • There are several fees options:

	Before March 31st	From April 1st	After August 15th
REGULAR MEMBER	$150	$175	$75
JUNIOR MEMBER (no vote)	$50
LIFETIME MEMBER	FREE (but a donation is welcome)
NEW MEMBER	$75	$90	$40
CAMP & FLY MEMBER (no vote)	$65

 

2- You require some insurance with  MAAC, our national association (Yearly membership)

• • CLICK HERE to access MAAC membership application page 
  • There are several fees options:

	Fees
OPEN MEMBERSHIP	$95
3-YEARS OPEN MEMBERSHIP	$250
OPEN SPOUSAL MEMBERSHIP	$50
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP	$25
INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP	$30
TEMPORARY FOREIGH MEMBERSHIP (12 DAYS)	$15

Fees shown above do not include applicable GST or HST.
All memberships expire at the end of the calendar year.
CURRENT YEAR FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Bi-monthly publication is supplied to members commencing at renewal or date joined. 

 

3- You will need to complete your Basic RPAS certification. (One time thing).

• • Fee: $10
  • Required for any model above 250g and up to 25kg.
  • Required for anybody 14 years of age and older.
  • CLICK HERE to take your Basic RPAS Exam.

 

4- The models you fly need to be registered with Transport Canada (one per models)

• • Fee: $5 per model.
  • CLICK HERE to register your model.

 

5- Pick your trainer plane.

• • Option 1:  Apprentice 1.5m RTF  – $359.99 USD  CLICK HERE to order.

Perfect plane for learning to fly RC planes. It is equipped with SAFE Technology and comes with a Transmitter. Ready to go out of the box.

• • Option 2: You can buy the Apprentice separately and a programmable transmitter like the Spektrum DX6e. It is a bit more money up front, but a better investment as the DX6e will allow you to fly more complex airplanes up to 6 channels.

Apprentice 1.5m BNF   –  $299.99 USD  CLICK HERE  to order.

Spektrum DX6e – $249.99 USD  CLICK HERE to order.

 

We recommend contacting the Lakehead Models store located on Bay street for any order made with Horizon Hobby. You will save the shipping cost.

Look in the classified section of RC forums (www.rcgroups.com, www.rccanada.ca) where you could possibly find a used Spektrum transmitter for a lot cheaper than brand new. Same thing goes for the plane, LiPo charger and other tool/accessories. Please be careful before buying a used plane. Ask for recommendation from one of our members. Not all planes are good trainers.

For any questions, please fill free to contact us on our Facebook page or via our contact page