| Flying gas powered RC airplanes is not as easy as | | | | also well designed, to have their wings away from the |
| flying electric RC planes. Gas powered RC airplanes | | | | tail, to make it easy to control, even at low speed. |
| have more complicated controls than electric ones. | | | | These are qualities that will go well with beginners. But, |
| They are also faster in flight and take a lot more time | | | | if you are an expert, try the Extra 300Xs, a model |
| airborne, a quality which is fun for an experienced pilot, | | | | from Midwest. This gas RC plane is reputed for its |
| but not for the novice. So, it is not advisable for the | | | | aerobatic moves and its improved aerodynamics |
| beginner to start with gas RC planes. Besides the | | | | make it easy to control. It comes as a kit, but easy to |
| given configurations, the gas powered RC airplanes | | | | assemble. |
| are costlier than the electric ones and they need more | | | | If you go for the ready to fly gas RC planes, then you |
| care as well. | | | | should think of getting a Hangar 9 Aero |
| But, this shouldn't discourage you. There are many gas | | | | Semi-Symmetrical plane. This is one of the models, |
| powered RC airplanes models in the market today, | | | | which is so easy to fly. It is very receptive to controls |
| which have been designed even for beginners. Even if | | | | and takes turns or catches speed as quickly as |
| you want to start flying without an instructor to guide | | | | 'directed'. The plane is very stable while in flight and |
| you, there are models, which have been made with | | | | has an advanced 4-channel radio control system. It is |
| easier controls and are not too costly to scare you off, | | | | good enough to be controlled even by beginners. You |
| especially when you think of it crashing. There are a | | | | can also try the Thunder Tiger Scooter, which is |
| variety of Nitro powered RC trainers, which will be a | | | | equipped with a wide wingspan to increase its stability. |
| good launching pad for a beginner. | | | | This plane is very smooth while in flight and gives the |
| Most Nitro powered RC airplanes trainers resemble a | | | | pilot time to relax and enjoy the fun. There are other |
| Cessna 150. Their wings are placed above the cabin | | | | varieties of Scooters, which are nitro powered and |
| portion and high from the fuselage. Due to this | | | | almost ready to fly. Other models in this category of |
| configuration, these models are more stable and easier | | | | almost ready to fly include P-51 Mustang 46, AT-6-46 |
| to control. You should go for a model that has a big | | | | Army Navy and Spitfire 60 RC Nitro plane ARF. If you |
| wingspan, since larger the wingspan, the easier it | | | | want to get a kit, try the Midwest CAP 232 among |
| becomes for the plane to go up in the air. They are | | | | other kits, which are available. |