| Radio controlled aeroplanes are model aeroplanes that | | | | the same time, new features and models have been |
| are controlled remotely, usually with a hand-held radio | | | | created especially for beginners, anti-crash systems |
| transmitter and a receiver within the radio controlled | | | | have made flying easier, safer and more fun, while the |
| aeroplane. Unlike RC cars, boats and such, radio | | | | ready-to-fly RC aeroplanes have brought those the |
| controlled aeroplanes bring the third dimension to the | | | | hobby that are not so much into model building. |
| controls, making the radio controls and flying the plane | | | | This evolution in the RC gear has made the starting a |
| more challenging, but much more fulfilling and | | | | radio controlled aeroplanes hobby less expensive than |
| entertaining at the same time. | | | | it was, say three-four years ago. Today, you can start |
| Many begin their RC hobby with land-based vehicles, | | | | a new hobby with RC aeroplanes with a fraction of |
| but there is no reason why one couldn't "jump" straight | | | | the cost, get a lot more value for your money and get |
| into the aeroplanes. Yes, flying is more complicated | | | | started a lot faster and easier. |
| than controlling a RC car for example, but it's not too | | | | There are great sources of information about radio |
| complicated when you get the hang of it. However, | | | | controlled aeroplanes on the Internet and many RC |
| because flying radio controlled aeroplanes takes a bit | | | | clubs, shops and manufacturers are sharing their |
| of coordination and patience, it is not suitable for | | | | knowledge for free, making all the information available |
| everyone. | | | | new and more advanced RC hobbyists alike. With all |
| The most important thing is to get the correct RC | | | | the information online, loads of articles, guides and |
| plane for your skills, if you're complete beginner, you | | | | videos about RC planes being available, learning to fly |
| should look for the beginner models and build up your | | | | RC planes is also a lot simpler than it was before. |
| skills before moving on to the more advanced, more | | | | This doesn't mean one shouldn't look for help and |
| complex models. | | | | friends from local RC clubs or hobby shops. However, |
| With more beginner-friendly models being available, | | | | the possibilities to self-study all the needed information |
| flying radio controlled aeroplanes is a popular hobby | | | | about radio controlled aeroplanes online has removed |
| that has been growing rapidly worldwide. During the | | | | all the barriers, giving thousands of new RC |
| last couple of years RC technology has improved | | | | enthusiasts a great chance to start a new entertaining |
| rabidly, bringing more efficient motors, lighter batteries | | | | and fun hobby. |
| and improved radio control systems to the market. At | | | | |