| Radio controlled aeroplanes have become increasingly | | | | Gas and Nitro RC engines. The best choice for a |
| popular since they became widely available as | | | | beginner would be to source out a good rc plane with |
| ready-to-fly models. These models come in a variety | | | | an electric engine. A popular example would be the |
| of styles and are designed to be used straight out of | | | | ready-to-fly electric radio controlled model. |
| the box, without having to build the whole plane. | | | | When looking for your first radio controlled aeroplane, |
| Radio controlled aeroplanes are built with a guidance | | | | especially if it's you first purchase, you may be |
| and steering system in order to be remotely controlled. | | | | tempted to buy the cheapest or best looking model |
| The remote control system works with the use of a | | | | aircraft. But try to bear in mind that the cheapest may |
| handheld transmitter that sends a pulse or radio | | | | not always be the best, and the best looking may be |
| waves to an antennae and circuit board (also known | | | | the most tricky or difficult to operate. |
| as a receiver) within the plane. As a result of this | | | | A safe way to go about this would be to collect as |
| action, the engine or motor inside the model is | | | | much information as possible. Depending on your |
| activated and ready to fly. | | | | experience, skills, budget or goals, having the right |
| For those new to this hobby, finding your first radio | | | | information will help as a guide and assist in making the |
| controlled aeroplane can become quite daunting, | | | | right choice for you, or the person you are buying for. |
| especially when there are so many varieties available | | | | The internet provides great sources of information on |
| on the market. Depending on your skills or experience, | | | | this subject. Websites, blogs, articles or videos from |
| it's very important to find the right model. When starting | | | | hobbyist, manufacturers, shops and clubs specialising in |
| out, it may be easier to purchase rc planes specially | | | | radio controlled aeroplanes freely share a wide variety |
| designed for beginners before moving onto the more | | | | of information catered to both the beginner, to the |
| complicated forms. | | | | advanced flyer. This information can vary from buying |
| There are 3 types of radio controlled aeroplane | | | | your first model, to building, flying and maintaining your |
| engines available. These are known as the Electric, | | | | rc aircraft. |