| Gas RC planes, also known as nitro planes, are very | | | | more to buy and keep operational compared to |
| realistic and are the most popular type of airplane | | | | electric RC airplanes. Finally, another con to gas RC |
| amongst remote control hobbyist. The only problem is | | | | planes is that they take a much longer time to |
| that many beginners buy one without ever having a | | | | construct and put together. Sometimes they can come |
| clue to what work is really involved with a fuel | | | | with just balsa wood, and you have to cut out each |
| powered RC airplane. | | | | piece yourself. Some people will actually not even be |
| First off beginners need to know that owning a gas | | | | able to do this because of lack of tools and skills. |
| RC plane is actually like owning a real airplane. You | | | | Now let's talk about the good side to gas RC planes |
| have to maintain it, refuel it, keep its oil clean and adjust | | | | and why they can be a good choice for some |
| certain parts to achieve the best possible flight. Some | | | | beginner pilots. The best thing, in my opinion, about nitro |
| may be turned off when they hear that, thinking that is | | | | planes is that they can fly for a much longer time then |
| too much work for a hobby! | | | | an electric engine that is powered by a battery. This is |
| Well the fact is some people actually like that and they | | | | ideal for people who want to spend hours flying, not |
| enjoy taking care of an RC airplane. You may even | | | | just fifteen or twenty minutes. |
| be one of those people and don't even know it. | | | | The next best thing is the authenticity that comes with |
| It is enjoying too get your hands dirty and actually build | | | | a gas powered engine and plane. If you are one of |
| and repair something. That is why many people get | | | | those people who want the most realistic experience |
| into hobbies, to build things. But then again, it is also nice | | | | possible, then you definitely want a gas RC plane. Not |
| to just go to a park, or your backyard, and have a | | | | only do they sound authentic, but they also fly and |
| quick flight without the hassle that comes with fuel | | | | operate like a real airplane does. Unfortunately it also |
| powered engines. Electric powered RC airplanes don't | | | | comes with the maintenance like a real plane does, but |
| require much work at all, and will have you flying in | | | | like I said before, some people find that enjoyable. |
| minutes, so that is the best alternative. | | | | Last but not least, gas RC airplanes have much more |
| There are many ups and downs to gas powered RC | | | | speed and torque then a measly electric engine ever |
| airplanes, so let's discus them now, starting with the | | | | could have. This makes it ideal for pilot racers or |
| bad side to them. First off they are noisy, which can | | | | people who just want a fast airplane. I have even |
| actually be a problem for some people who live in an | | | | seen some gas RC airplanes before that actually |
| area where noise is a concern. | | | | could go hundreds of miler per hour, and even required |
| The next bad thing about nitro planes is they cost | | | | real jet fuel! |