| Flying RC planes is always fun especially for a novice. | | | | more options and inputs. But, if you are a beginner, |
| If you are uninitiated into the world of electric planes, | | | | primary control planes are the best for you. You |
| there are certain aspects of the hobby, you should | | | | should also look out for electric RC planes, which have |
| know. First, not all electric planes are suitable for you | | | | essential accessories and equipments like battery |
| and so it's important to know all about the RC model | | | | charger, batteries, radio device and so on. |
| planes. | | | | Electric RC planes don't always come fully assembled. |
| There are various types of Electric RC model planes, | | | | They come as ready to fly, almost ready to fly and |
| but the ones, which a beginner can be used, are the | | | | kits. There are several electric airplanes available in the |
| park flyers and trainers. However, if you want to learn | | | | market today. Some of the most popular electric RC |
| fast, how to fly, then you should get the trainers, which | | | | airplanes include, GWS Zero Fighter ARF Park Flyer, |
| are meant for this purpose, just as the name suggest. | | | | Cessna 182 Scale RTF 4CH Electric Airplane, |
| But, while buying a trainer, you should keep in mind | | | | Parkzone J3 Piper Cub, Firebird XL, Sky Angel RTF |
| several factors. First, your trainer should be easily | | | | Electric 2Ch RC Crash Proof Plane, Hobby Zone |
| repairable. A novice is likely to damage their electric | | | | Super Cub RTF Electric, RC Sonic Saber 2 RTR 2CH |
| planes in the course of learning. It's important to buy a | | | | Electric Airplane and Begin-Air 4 Channel RTF Electric |
| model with fewer parts, which can be fixed easily. You | | | | RC AirPlane |
| should also choose a plane, whose parts are easily | | | | A major and important component of electric RC |
| available to avoid a situation, where you would have to | | | | planes are the power section. Good and reliable |
| dump your new plane in the garage, just because its | | | | source of power will be required both on the plane and |
| parts are not available in the stores. You should also | | | | on the radio control and therefore you should get good |
| check for an electric RC plane, which is stable enough | | | | and reliable batteries and chargers. There are three |
| while in flight, to make it easy for you to control. It's | | | | main types of batteries one can use in the model |
| advisable to ask those who have used them, as to | | | | planes. These types are Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), |
| which models are stable enough. | | | | Nikel-cadmium (NiCAD), and the latest one, Lithium Poly |
| Electric RC planes have varying control setup. Some | | | | cells. While buying chargers, get the ones that take a |
| have very basic controls; others have primary controls | | | | short time to charge your batteries, though they are |
| that allow you to have full rudder, throttle and elevator | | | | costlier than the normal chargers. |
| control. Some trainers have advanced setup with | | | | |