What is F1A/M?
Key features of class F1A/M - what makes it distinctive, who it's for, and what to expect.
- Affordable entry to the hobby
- Great for learning in clubs
- Uses simple materials
What you need
Starter equipment list for the F1A/M class. Pick specific products based on your budget and experience level.
- School Jaskolka model kit or equivalent
- Tow line
- Simple DT timer
- Glues, balsa, covering film
Rules and regulations
Polish school class based on simplified technical requirements. Commonly used in modelling workshops and youth competitions.
- Wingspan
- approx. 900 mm
- Mass
- approx. 150-250 g
- Material
- balsa, plywood
- Control
- None in flight
How to start with F1A/M
- 1
Build the model exactly to the plan.
- 2
Check wing and stabilizer symmetry.
- 3
Balance the model at the point shown on the plan.
- 4
Do hand toss tests first.
- 5
Only then move to tow line launches.
What to avoid on your first attempts with class F1A/M.
- Over-gluing the wing (stiff and heavy)
- Misaligned stabilizer attachment
- Skipping CG adjustment
- Towing without a feel for line tension
Related competitions
Related guides
F1H or F1A/M, where to start?
A comparison of two popular entry-level classes.
Your first free flight glider model
How to build your first model step by step.
Essential tools for a modeller
A starter list for your workshop.
How to balance a model?
The center of gravity determines flight stability.
Interactive tools for this class
Workshop helpers, with educational estimates, not certified values.