Peter has used his extensive knowledge and experience of management and the aviation industry in the preparation, development and production of the new BMFA radio-control flight training manual ‘A Flying Start’. He single-handedly prepared and circulated a comprehensive first draft for his fellow ASRC members to comment on. He then engaged in extensive dialogue with ASRC members in order to capture and incorporate their comments. This required good organisational and management skills, as well as a fair degree of diplomacy!. Peter has brought a modern look to the manual which very effectively incorporates electric flight as well as conventional ICpowered models. Written in an easily-digestible style the manual takes the absolute beginner from answering very basic questions to first solo and the BMFA ‘A’ Certificate. It also includes useful notes for instructors.