| The hobby of flying model airplanes with remote radio | | | | explain how the controls affect the path of the |
| control and electric power has become very popular | | | | airplane through the sky and can give you tips on how |
| with the advent of efficient motors, batteries and | | | | to keep oriented to the plane as it moves around the |
| inexpensive radios. Ready to Fly (RTF) planes and | | | | field. After a very few lessons, you'll be able to go up |
| helicopters can be so inexpensive that almost anyone | | | | (and back down) on your own - a very satisfying |
| can afford to buy one. But, of course, you get what | | | | moment! |
| you pay for and sometimes a very cheap price leads | | | | What RTF electric plane would I recommend as a |
| to a disappointing product. | | | | start? A Piper Cub is hard to beat - easy colors to |
| The magic dollar amount for a RTF electric airplane is | | | | see, flies great and there are several available that |
| around $50 with offerings below that being mostly | | | | come with good motors and batteries and a very solid |
| toys that fly for very short times and with minimal | | | | performing radio also included. All you need to do is |
| control. If you are starting out, you'll want to get an RC | | | | charge the battery (with the included charger), attach |
| plane that will withstand the rigors of harsh landings, | | | | the wing with rubber bands (to allow it to come off in a |
| that can be repaired with spare parts available from | | | | crash) and you can be ready to go in minutes rather |
| the manufacturer or retailer, that has a good battery - | | | | than hours. |
| motor - radio package included and that is also big | | | | Because the power comes from a quiet, reliable, |
| enough to be seen at a distance! | | | | instant-starting electric motor, your flying field can |
| The challenge of learning to fly these electric rc | | | | literally be your front yard - the local park or |
| airplanes is that unlike cars and boats, they are moving | | | | schoolyard! Now, often for considerably less than |
| in 3 dimensions and unlike a computer game can't stop | | | | $200, people of all ages are getting involved with the |
| in midair! So recommended is starting with an | | | | same hobby that originally introduced the Wrights, |
| experienced instructor - pilot who can take over | | | | Lindberg, Earhart, Aldrin, Rutan, Yeager and so many |
| control before a disastrous crash occurs. This pilot can | | | | other famous pilots to manned and powered flight. |