| If you're are stuck as to whether to purchase an | | | | the gas models tend to have a higher durability factor |
| electric RC aircraft or a gas one, here's a few basic | | | | due to more sturdy airframes. If you crash one of |
| things to consider as you make your decision. The | | | | these, it may not be fatal. There are considerably |
| Radio Controlled sport has definitely been infused by | | | | more accessories needed for flight operations for gas |
| the infusion of electric RC models, and there are some | | | | models of RC aircraft, and you almost certainly need |
| major differences to consider. | | | | to become a member of a model flying club to even |
| If you're just starting out in RC aircraft, there are | | | | fly your radio controlled planes and helicopters, due to |
| several things you'll want to decide. Both types of | | | | the noisy and oily aspect of the beasts. Electric RC |
| palnes or helicopters, electric or gas can deliver up | | | | aircraft, on the other hand, are usually very quiet and |
| loads of fun, That said, some of the things that are | | | | don't have the environmental impact that gas birds do. |
| different need to be mentioned. You'll definitely spend | | | | Electric models can usually be flown in public places, |
| less money getting started with electric RC aircraft, | | | | (watch for posted signs disallowing this!) and are |
| and they are more readily available, now found at | | | | generally easier to get up and in the air than gas |
| almost any toy store. Gas RC aircraft are most often | | | | models. |
| found only at hobby shops. The ongoing maintenance | | | | With all the new models of RC aircraft hitting the |
| costs are higher with gas models, and while gas | | | | market now, the basic choices boil down to how much |
| models have generally enjoyed longer flight times than | | | | time, money and dedication do you want to expend on |
| their electric RC counterparts, that gap is shortening as | | | | this. Either way you choose to go, Radio controlled |
| batteries are improving. | | | | aircraft will deliver up to you hours of rewarding and |
| Electric RC aircraft are generally easier to learn, while | | | | fun memories. get out there and fly one today! |