| Choosing your first RC airplane can be so much fun, | | | | to correct in flight as you don't have to be frightened |
| but can also be fraught with disaster if not taken | | | | that your plane is going to veer off and crash into |
| seriously. | | | | something as it gives you more time to think and |
| Most get so excited about embarking on their new | | | | remember which control does what. |
| hobby that they throw caution to the wind and buy the | | | | 2 or 3 channels of control |
| first plane that they can get their hands on, because | | | | Less really is more in respect to the number of |
| choosing a plane, after all, is the easy part - right?. No. | | | | channels you should be considering in your first airplane |
| Not by a long shot. | | | | kit. Basically each channel controls a certain directional |
| It's important that you're realistic about your level of skill. | | | | movement of the plane. 2 channels allows you to |
| If you've never no much as touched an RC Plane | | | | control altitude (up and down) as well as turning to |
| before then you need to choose a basic, | | | | either side. 3 channels includes the first to but also |
| beginner-oriented plane, because anything more | | | | allow control of the throttle, which controls the speed |
| complicated is going try your patience and your first | | | | your plane is travelling. |
| flying experience will ultimately end in frustration. | | | | RC Planes also come with 4 channels, but buying a 4 |
| We all want to fly really good looking planes that can | | | | channel airplane is not advisable for a beginner, 3 |
| do all sorts of wonderful tricks and manoeuvres, and | | | | channels should be more than enough to keep you |
| by all means don't give up the dream, just think a little | | | | busy. |
| smaller when you're starting out and you'll be well on | | | | Anti-Crash Technology |
| your way. | | | | This is a wonderful HobbyZone invention that beeps |
| Things to look for in a Beginner RC Airplane: | | | | when it's sensors detect that the plane is diving |
| Ready to Fly Models - RTF Kits | | | | dangerously or out of control. It then takes control and |
| RTF Model Kits are pretty much ready to go straight | | | | adjusts the plane's altitude, which in-turn gives you time |
| out of the box, you will likely have to attach the wings | | | | to regain control and avoid disaster. It's a welcome |
| and tail, but aside from that, nothing overly technical is | | | | feature when you're new to rc flying and you reaction |
| required. The other option is an ARF Kit, but unless | | | | time isn't so great, and anything that can help prevent |
| you're really keen on physically building the plane or | | | | a crash gets a big thumbs up from me. |
| adding your own components to it, it's probably a safer | | | | One last thing to consider, or perhaps it should have |
| bet to buy an RTF kit instead. | | | | been the first, is your budget. Your first plane needn't |
| Electric Powered | | | | be all that expensive, and you might also want to look |
| Firstly, Electric powered planes are much cheaper than | | | | into how much replacement parts for certain models |
| gas powered ones. It's usually just a matter of | | | | will cost. It's inevitable that you'll experience a crash or |
| charging up the batteries, turning it on and you are all | | | | two and a few hard landings as well, so it makes |
| set to go. Gas rc airplanes obviously require a special | | | | sense to buy an affordable plane that is designed for |
| type of fuel, and it's a lot more mucking around than | | | | beginners. Once you've gained more experience, then |
| just flipping a switch, which is why electric planes are a | | | | you can start shopping for an upgrade. But that's |
| sound choice for beginners. | | | | another article altogether. |
| Slow Speed | | | | Good luck on your new-found RC Airplane adventure |
| RC Planes that travel at slower speeds are far easier | | | | - I wish you many years of fun in the skies. |