| Since there are many different types of rc planes, you | | | | flying. It is now inexpensive and fun for the whole |
| need to make sure that you have done your | | | | family. |
| homework and are buying a plane designed for a pilot | | | | There are a few common types of electric planes |
| like yourself. I am going to cover different types of | | | | that I want to introduce you to. The first is a simple 2 |
| planes that are on the market today and explain briefly | | | | channel electric RC airplane. Few simple planes will use |
| how they work. | | | | a two channel radio system that is great for kids to |
| With the vast improvements in technology now electric | | | | learn on because of the simple design and low cost. |
| planes have many advantages over gas powered | | | | The next step up is a three channel radio this allows |
| planes. For starters electric planes are much cheaper | | | | the pilot to have control over the altitude, yaw, and |
| then their gas powered counterparts. With the | | | | pitch of the plane. This is a ideal set up for the |
| introduction of brushless the great debate on power is | | | | weekend flyer that goes out occasionally and wants a |
| no longer a topic of discussion. Electric planes are just | | | | good flight but is not into spending the extra money for |
| as powerful and the old fashion gas beasts. They are | | | | the nest step up. Which is the four channel rc airplane; |
| safer by leaps and bounds over gas planes.Electric | | | | these are not for the faint of heart or beginners. |
| RC planes use motors and propellers which do not | | | | These models offer full control for the serious pilots |
| inflict as much damage in the event of an accident. | | | | out there. With a four channel set up you can control |
| These are just some of the many benefits of electric | | | | the bank, pitch, throttle, and yaw. If you are new to |
| planes over gas powered but my personal favorite is | | | | flying take it slow and you will really enjoy this hobby. |
| the fact that you can very easily get into RC plane | | | | |