| Remote Control Airplanes are fun to fly, but you need | | | | electric airplanes fly slower than nitro ones. Slower |
| to know what to choose to fix you plans. They | | | | speeds give the pilot more time to react and make |
| essentially two engine options – electric and | | | | flight corrections should the plane do something |
| fuel-based. Fuel-based engines operate on various | | | | unexpected |
| types of gas, but most commonly nitro fuels. | | | | Electric remote control airplanes can cost significantly |
| However, airplanes using fuel-based power still require | | | | less than their gas or nitro counterparts. Although you |
| electricity to operate their radio systems (receiver, | | | | can purchase kits that allow you to build your plane |
| servos, transmitter, ect.) By contrast, electric-based | | | | and insert your own radio equipment, most electric |
| power still requires electricity to operate their radio | | | | planes come ready-to-run with electronics already |
| systems battery that powers all internal workings of | | | | installed; therefore, there is little assembly or building |
| the airplane. Both | | | | required. |
| Electric and nitro are great sources of radio and | | | | By contrast, nitro planes are typically much larger, |
| especially the novice, pilot. The two main factors to | | | | heavier, utilize advanced wood construction, and have |
| look at are the price of the plane and the skill level | | | | more powerful motors. In addition, they often have |
| required to master the plane. No matter if you or six | | | | additional radio channels for aileron control, retractable |
| or sixty you can fly these air planes. | | | | and/or steer able landing gear, and other specialized |
| Skill level is also a concern when deciding whether to | | | | features. |
| buy electric or nitro. Some things that factor into the | | | | They are many rules and regulation to fly a remote |
| skill level of a plane are its speed, the number of | | | | control airplane. |
| channels used, and the construction of the plane. Most | | | | |