| Flying r/c planes has been a very popular hobby for | | | | looking for a plane you want one that you can easily |
| aviation enthusiast. However many people have | | | | get in the air and keep it there. These types of planes |
| stayed away from this hobby because it has been | | | | are referred to as trainers, and they assist you with |
| considered a bit expensive to get into and maintain. | | | | learning how to fly the plane without crashing. This is |
| This may have been the case in years past but the | | | | because most of the trainers fly at a slower speed |
| manufactures have started to come out with some | | | | which allows you the time needed to correct any |
| planes that are easily affordable. So if you are just | | | | errors that you have made. |
| starting to consider purchasing a remote control plane | | | | Cost is usually a factor when choosing an r/c plane. |
| then here are a few basics that you should keep in | | | | The good news is that you can find remote controlled |
| mind. | | | | planes for a decent price. You can find the battery |
| For the beginner you may want to consider what is | | | | operated RTF plane for as little as $35 and they can |
| referred to as and RTF. This stands for "ready to fly." | | | | get up to around $120. Don't forget that you will need |
| This means that there is no engine building or parts to | | | | batteries to go with them. The trainer planes usually |
| put together that someone with a lot of experience | | | | start around $120 and can go up from there. Some of |
| usually does. By purchasing your plane ready to fly | | | | these planes are electric but the majority of these |
| you can walk out of the hobby shop, go find a field | | | | planes are gas operated. |
| and be ready to get the plane in the air. Purchasing a | | | | When you are starting out you should also look for a |
| plane that requires more knowledge to assemble may | | | | plane that has a wide wing span. The wider the wing |
| be a bit deflating for the newbie as it will take time, | | | | span is on the planes the easier it will be to fly. This is |
| effort and skill to get it properly assembled before you | | | | because they have more stability. The wider wing |
| can even enjoy it. | | | | span makes it easier to get in the air and keep in the |
| Ask the person in the hobby shop which planes they | | | | air; it will however limit your maneuverability a bit. This |
| would recommend for a beginner. The hobby shop | | | | means that once you have learned how to fly with this |
| owners can steer you towards the planes that they | | | | plane and you are ready to do things such as tricks |
| have personally heard good things about. For example | | | | and higher skilled flying maneuvers you will need to |
| some planes maybe too advanced and require more | | | | upgrade to a more advanced r/c planes. |
| experience then you currently have. When you are | | | | |