The Pros and Cons of Gas RC Planes

Detailed information on gas RC planes, and why theyThe next bad thing about nitro planes is they cost
may or may not be the best choice for beginner R/Cmore to buy and keep operational compared to
pilotselectric RC airplanes. Finally, another con to gas RC
Gas RC planes, also known as nitro planes, are veryplanes is that they take a much longer time to
realistic and are the most popular type of airplaneconstruct and put together. Sometimes they can come
amongst remote control hobbyist. The only problem iswith just balsa wood, and you have to cut out each
that many beginners buy one without ever having apiece yourself. Some people will actually not even be
clue to what work is really involved with a fuelable to do this because of lack of tools and skills.
powered RC airplane.Now let's talk about the good side to gas RC planes
First off beginners need to know that owning a gasand why they can be a good choice for some
RC plane is actually like owning a real airplane. Youbeginner pilot's. The best thing, in my opinion, about nitro
have to maintain it, refuel it, keep its oil clean and adjustplanes is that they can fly for a much longer time then
certain parts to achieve the best possible flight. Somean electric engine that is powered by a battery. This is
may be turned off when they hear that, thinking that isideal for people who want to spend hours flying, not
too much work for a hobby!just fifteen or twenty minutes.
Well the fact is some people actually like that and theyThe next best thing is the authenticity that comes with
enjoy taking care of an RC airplane. You may evena gas powered engine and plane. If you are one of
be one of those people and don't even know it.those people who want the most realistic experience
It is enjoying too get your hands dirty and actually buildpossible, then you definitely want a gas RC plane. Not
and repair something. That is why many people getonly do they sound authentic, but they also fly and
into hobbies, to build things. But then again, it is also niceoperate like a real airplane does. Unfortunately it also
to just go to a park, or your backyard, and have acomes with the maintenance like a real plane does, but
quick flight without the hassle that comes with fuellike I said before, some people find that enjoyable.
powered engines. Electric powered RC airplanes don'tLast but not least, gas RC airplanes have much more
require much work at all, and will have you flying inspeed and torque then a measly electric engine ever
minutes, so that is the best alternative.could have. This makes it ideal for pilot racers or
There are many ups and downs to gas powered RCpeople who just want a fast airplane. I have even
airplanes, so let's discus them now, starting with theseen some gas RC airplanes before that actually
bad side to them. First off they are noisy, which cancould go hundreds of miler per hour, and even required
actually be a problem for some people who live in anreal jet fuel!
area where noise is a concern.