Remote Control Airplanes

How to Get Started Flying RC Airplanes

executive summary of article by Michael Cottier

Remote Control airplanes can be powered either electrically or by an engine that runs on fuel called nitro methane. This is very important when deciding on purchasing your first radio controlled airplane. You need some knowledge of both power sources, as they both have their pros and con’s.

For all beginners in remote control airplanes hobby, electric remote control airplane is more recommended over a gas remote control airplane. The reason is because an electric airplane is cheaper than the gas Remote Control Airplanes (about $100 cheaper) and much easier to operate. If you never fly any Remote Control Airplanes before, better you start off with a cheap $50 electric Remote Control Airplanes that has only left and right steering control and throttle control. These types of airplanes can take off from a flat surface or can be easily hand launched into the air by applying full throttle.

For more advance user, a gas powered Remote Control Airplanes has its advantages too of course. If you are a realist and what an authentic looking and sounding remote control airplane, then an airplane with a gas engine is what you want. A Remote Control Airplane with a gas engine is bigger and bulkier then an electric Remote Control Airplanes, so it is more to scale and realistic. It also sounds like a real airplane does, and is kind of like a real little miniature airplane since the engine requires fuel, tuning, and other adjustments. These types of airplanes cost a little more and take longer to assemble. If you have never flown a model airplane or a real airplane before, then you might have some trouble taking off, flying and landing. The first thing to remember is that you need a good open field to fly at, unless of course you have a slow flyer or park flyer, which can be flown in small areas like indoors or parks. A good local flying field can be located online by searching through a search engine, like Google, for a local club. Flying fields always have a club, and they are usually full of friendly people who are willing to help you learn.