| er popular hobby store item is remote control model | | | | “park flyer” as this tells you the speed |
| airplanes. A longtime favorite, let’s go over | | | | and space it will take to fly the plane. You can use |
| some of the basics of RC airplanes. | | | | many Slow Flyers inside a home. The only real |
| First, what makes the biggest difference in control is | | | | difference between a slow flyer and a park flyer is |
| the placement of wings. As you can imagine, the | | | | that park flyers tend to have more speed. Both of |
| higher the wings, the easier it is to fly. As you become | | | | these types are breakable. Whether you are flying in |
| more experienced you can start flying airplanes that | | | | your home or at the park avoid obstacles. Also, these |
| have the weight above the wings for special tricks. | | | | types of plans require no or little wind. They tend to be |
| Here is a rundown of the weight / wing relationships: | | | | very light and so in a good wind you will lose control |
| Low Wing. This is exactly what it sounds like, the | | | | (and possibly sight) of your plane. Neither of which is |
| wings are low and attached under the fuselage. This is | | | | good! |
| the type of plan best suited for experienced pilots. The | | | | Lastly, propeller safety is a real issue with RC |
| reason for this is the sensitivity needed to pull off | | | | airplanes. Almost any type of plane you fly has the |
| stunts with low wing rc planes. Once you have the skill | | | | potential to harm you or someone else. Obviously the |
| level to fly these rc airplanes though, you can do stunts | | | | potential danger is dependent on the type of material |
| that are not possible with other plans. Think WWII or | | | | or the power behind a propeller. Use common sense |
| aerobatic models. | | | | to keep yourself and others out of harm’s way. |
| Mid Wing. This is the symmetrical looking plane. Wings | | | | An easy way to do this would be paint the edges of |
| are placed directly in the middle of the plan. This is a | | | | the propellers a very obvious color like black or red. |
| very common design for those who are between | | | | This will help you see the edges of the propellers |
| novice and experienced. | | | | when they are in motion and where the |
| High Wing or Bi-Wing. These are at the top of the | | | | “safety zone” is for your fingers. |
| plane, or in the case of the bi-wing, there are two | | | | This was just a basic recap of some parts of RC |
| wings on both sides. This is the easiest planes for | | | | airplanes. Get to your local hobby store and talk |
| beginners. It provides a very stable flight. | | | | somebody’s ear off. Better yet, just lurk the |
| Another thing to consider is the speed or space it | | | | RC airplane aisle and keep your ears open for great |
| takes to fly a remote control plane. For beginners, look | | | | tips! |
| for sets that say “slow flyer” or | | | | |