| So what if you could not become a fighter pilot. You | | | | have learnt the basics of flying, then you can become |
| can still fly a model fighter plane and do all the exciting | | | | a bit adventurous and try some stunts like Rolls, Loops |
| crazy stunts that fighter pilots get to do even as your | | | | and Inverted flights. These stunts give one the feeling |
| feet stay firmly on the ground. Remote Control planes | | | | of literally being in the 'hot' seat and this could thrust |
| or RC planes enable your mind to literally be in the | | | | your interest in this exciting hobby even further. There |
| pilot's seat and enable you to have the same | | | | is no danger in flying model planes, but proper care |
| adrenaline rush that they experience during a flight. | | | | should be taken so that your plane does not crash into |
| If you are a novice flyer, then a battery-powered plane | | | | any body. |
| is simpler, easier and cleaner to operate. You could | | | | Your remote control [RC] transmitter will be equipped |
| start by buying an ARF or an Almost Ready to Fly kit, | | | | with different knobs and levers, which are to be used |
| which would be an almost fully assembled plane. That | | | | to control your plane's various functions like the speed, |
| could save you precious time and money. Try to buy a | | | | rudder, flaps, etc and higher end transmitters also have |
| slower plane with a simple remote control, which could | | | | adjustable frequency and additional software to match |
| teach you about flying without too many crashes. A | | | | the transmitter to your plane. It is not difficult to master |
| cheaper plane would also enable you to afford a | | | | and once you get the hang of it, you can make your |
| replacement in case of a major goof up. Your plane | | | | plane perform all types of difficult maneuvers. Both |
| should be constructed of hardened foam and should | | | | electric and gasoline powered planes can be controlled |
| have plastic on the underbody to prevent damage | | | | by remote control and once you are comfortable with |
| during crashes. If possible, join up with an experienced | | | | electric planes, you can try out a 2-stroke or 4-stroke |
| model 'frequent flyer' that can offer you tips and teach | | | | gasoline engine for your plane. 2-strokes are cheap but |
| you how to fly your plane. | | | | noisy as compared to 4-stroke engines, but many |
| You can take your assembled plane to an open field | | | | people prefer 2-stroke because the sound reminds |
| of grass so that your plane is not damaged in case of | | | | them of getting a feeling of actually flying a plane. |
| a crash. The thrill of your first flight will be one that you | | | | So, assemble a model plane, take that RC in your |
| will cherish for years to come. Alternatively, you could | | | | hands and watch your dream take to the skies. It's a |
| join a model airplane club and they would have trainers | | | | feeling you will never forget. |
| that could teach you the basics of flying. Once you | | | | |