| In the early years of aviation after the golden age of | | | | scale RC airplane plans or RC airplane kits and |
| air ship, more precisely after Charles Lindbergh's solo | | | | assemble it. |
| flight across the Atlantic in 1927, airplanes with radial | | | | In the early 1930s, model flying was very different from |
| engines ruled the skies. The 30s and 40s decade saw | | | | what it is today. In those days the planes were self |
| many classic flying machines built primarily for the | | | | propelled by rubber bands but as technology |
| military. Those days' pilots wore scarves, goggles, | | | | progressed it was possible to make small internal |
| boots and leather helmets. Amelia Mary Earhart | | | | combustion engines for model airplanes. Today vintage |
| created history flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean in | | | | RC airplanes have the same classic appearance but |
| 1932. Amelia Earhart disappeared into history in the | | | | they sport the modern glow plug engine and an |
| year 1937 attempting to circumnavigate the globe. | | | | advanced radio gear. |
| People are still fascinated by the life, career and the | | | | Traditional classic model RC airplanes were powered |
| airplanes of early aviators. The real nostalgia buffs still | | | | by diesel engines, there are still some manufacturers |
| prefer to have RC models of classic airplanes of | | | | making them. You may buy a kit or build a classic RC |
| yesteryears. An RC model airplane is a miniature of | | | | airplane from scratch using plans. The classic RC |
| the original airplane that once flew. They are built using | | | | airplanes are large scale models of original planes and |
| the same principles of aerodynamics as the original | | | | balsa wood is used in their construction. |
| planes. | | | | These planes are large and hence fly slowly and |
| Classic RC model airplanes look exactly like their | | | | gently. These planes will typically have a 4stroke glow |
| originals. They are colored just like the original and | | | | plug engine and a 3 channel radio. Ben Buckle, a British |
| have the same logos and symbols as the original ones. | | | | company is a much respected manufacturer of classic |
| These planes are either electric or gas powered. | | | | RC airplanes. You may choose from a number of |
| Electrically powered classic RC airplanes use high | | | | designs which are available such as 'Majestic Major', |
| performance batteries which need frequent recharging. | | | | 'Buccaneer' or the 'Flying Quaker'. |
| The fuel powered or gas powered classic RC | | | | If you prefer the electric powered airplanes then the |
| airplanes have a glow plug engine and the fuel used is | | | | 'Aerobatic Classic Bi-Plane Electric RC Plane' is |
| gasoline, methanol, or nitromethane. They are also | | | | recommended. It's a ready to fly model and you can |
| referred as nitro RC model airplanes. | | | | get started once you remove the model from the box. |
| RC model airplane enthusiasts who prefer the classic | | | | The Bi-Plane design is very stable, the plane performs |
| models can purchase kits that are widely available and | | | | awesome loops, rolls, upside down flights and many |
| build their own classic model. The kits are available as | | | | other stunts. It can take off from any smooth surface. |
| ARTF (almost ready to fly) or RTF (ready to fly). But | | | | The package includes charger, rechargeable batteries, |
| the real hobbyists prefer to assemble their own classic | | | | and radio transmitter. This classic RC model airplane |
| RC airplanes. A little knowledge of aeronautics and | | | | appeals to both the novice and veteran. |
| airplanes will help but if you don't have it, you can buy | | | | |