| You have seen or heard about Radio Controlled (RC) | | | | wait till you lose interest in flying, before getting the |
| planes and are eager to fly one. Flying RC planes is | | | | spare part. |
| not just about purchasing a model plane with a radio | | | | You should get a trainer with lesser parts, so that the |
| device and rushing to the public park to fly it. There are | | | | parts are easily available and it can be easily repaired. |
| a number of things, you should know before engaging | | | | You should also get a trainer that is easy to control. |
| yourself in flying model RC planes. The tips given | | | | Some models have difficult controls. Therefore, seek |
| below will be beneficial for a novice opting for this | | | | advice from those who have flown them in the past. |
| hobby. | | | | You should also get a model with accessories like |
| First, as a novice, select the model that will suit you, to | | | | batteries and chargers that are reliable and can be |
| learn how to fly. Not all RC planes are meant for a | | | | replaced easily. |
| beginner, since some planes have more control options | | | | While buying your model RC plane, you should know, if |
| than others. Though for a novice, there are two major | | | | you want to assemble it yourself or you want to buy |
| types that are suitable. The first one is the Park flyer | | | | one that is ready to fly. There are three models. |
| and the second the trainer. Park flyers are so called, | | | | Namely, ready to fly, almost ready to fly and kits. The |
| since they can be flown on a big public park and | | | | ready to fly models don't need much assembling after |
| sometimes in an enclosed area like a gym. However, | | | | you buy them. What you really need to fix, may be the |
| trainers as the name suggest are most suited to | | | | wings and other small outer parts, which come with |
| someone willing to learn, how to fly. But, there are also | | | | the purchase. The almost ready to fly are not fully |
| some tips to be considered before buying a trainer. | | | | assembled and so you have to assemble most of the |
| First, you should buy a trainer that is easily repairable, in | | | | parts. And the kits come as chips and parts, which you |
| case of damage. To have a crash is common, | | | | have to assemble from the scratch. |
| especially in the initial days of training and learning. | | | | Lastly, if you wish to learn quickly, you need to put in |
| Hence, your plane should be easy to repair and not | | | | efforts and be calm and patient. Don't be overexcited |
| take away the fun from your hobby. Secondly, buy a | | | | to succeed. Take your time and you can learn even |
| trainer, whose parts are readily available, so that in | | | | better without a guide. But, it is advisable to seek help |
| case you need to replace a part, you don't have to | | | | from an expert, especially from a flying club nearby. |