| The Basics of RC Aeroplanes | | | | Technology, which ensures smooth and steady flying |
| Radio-controlled aeroplanes, often called RC planes, | | | | right from the start. The ACT technology constantly |
| are model aeroplanes that are controlled remotely, | | | | monitors the Mini Super Cub’s position, and if the |
| usually with a hand held transmitter and a receiver | | | | plane should enter a dangerous dive, the software |
| within the plane. Flying RC planes as a hobby has | | | | reacts quickly to prevent a crash whilst allowing you to |
| grown in popularity worldwide, aided by technology | | | | retain control. After mastering the basics, you are able |
| updates, including more efficient motors, lighter and | | | | to turn the ACT off and practise more advanced |
| more powerful batteries and less expensive radio | | | | manoeuvres, like loops, spins and rolls. |
| systems, all making flying RC Planes a more enjoyable | | | | Once you are more of an intermediate pilot, you can |
| and thrilling hobby. A wide variety of models and styles | | | | them move on to something like the ParkZone Habu |
| by different manufacturers are available to purchase. | | | | EDF, which gives an extreme performance but is still |
| While flying RC planes make look easy, it actually | | | | tame enough to be flown by an intermediate pilot. |
| requires a lot of skill and can take years to master. For | | | | Requiring only simple assembly, your ParkZone Habu |
| a beginner, looking to start flying planes, electric RC | | | | EDF will be in the air in the time it takes to charge the |
| aeroplanes are the safest option, as they operate at | | | | battery. Once it is, you’ll be able to perform |
| lower speeds that gas powered planes, and their | | | | impressive aerobatics, and even reach speeds of up |
| simpler models are more forgiving of mistakes. | | | | to 100mph. |
| For many enthusiasts, the thrill of RC planes lies in the | | | | All you require for flying RC aeroplanes, is the plane |
| actual construction of the plane before flying it for the | | | | and equipment itself, and a large open field that you |
| first time. Others prefer Ready-To-Fly models that | | | | have permission to fly in. Only fly RC aeroplanes in |
| simply need to be taken out of the box. It all depends | | | | good weather conditions, and always expect a few |
| on how much time you have available and your model | | | | mistakes and crashes – particularly when you are |
| building skills. | | | | still learning. You might even want to join a local club, if |
| For complete beginners, a model such as the | | | | there is one in your area, where you can meet with |
| Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub RTF is ideal as it is | | | | other enthusiasts, swap tips and get advice. Above all, |
| equipped with Hobbyzone’s Anti-Crash | | | | have fun! |