Gas Remote Control Airplanes
The Pros and Cons of Gas RC Planes
Executive summary of article By Michael Cottier
Gas Remote Control Planes, also known as nitro planes, are very realistic and are the most popular type of airplane amongst remote control hobbyist. The only problem is that many beginners buy one without ever having a clue to what work is really involved with a fuel powered Remote Control airplane.
First off beginners need to know that owning a gas remote control plane is actually like owning a real airplane. Well the fact is some people actually like that and they enjoy taking care of an RC airplane. Electric powered RC airplanes don’t require much work at all, and will have you flying in minutes, so that is the best alternative.
There are many ups and downs to gas powered RC airplanes, so let’s discus them now, starting with the bad side to them. The bad thing about nitro planes is they cost more to buy and keep operational compared to electric RC airplanes. Another con to gas RC planes is that they take a much longer time to construct and put together. The good thing about gas RC airplanes is the authenticity that comes with a gas powered engine and plane. If you are one of those people who want the most realistic experience possible, then you definitely want a gas RC plane. Last but not least, gas RC airplanes have much more speed and torque than a measly electric engine ever could have. This makes it ideal for pilot racers or people who just want a fast airplane.
Make sure you keep your gas plane and engine as clean as possible, and properly maintained before and after every flight. Proper tuning is also very important to make sure that your engine runs at maximum speed and uses as little fuel as possible, plus it needs to have the proper fuel and air mixture.
