| The Radio Controlled Aircraft hobby can be divided | | | | times are a thing of the past. These motors are more |
| into two different classes, gas or nitro and electric. | | | | efficient and require less maintenance than gas |
| Flying radio controlled aircraft has never been more | | | | powered motor. Many different rechargeable batteries |
| fun or exciting. However, each type of RC aircraft has | | | | have been used over the years. The Nickel Cadmium |
| its pros and cons. So which one is for you? | | | | battery was the first in the 1970s, then came the |
| Gas powered aircraft are noisy and depending on | | | | development of the Lithium Polymer by the 1990s. |
| where you fly, noise can be a major issue. Fuel residue | | | | Today all the rage in new battery technology is the |
| on the aircraft must be cleaned up before you put it | | | | Lithium Ion. Electric powered aircraft are very quiet, |
| away. If not fuel and oil could damage paint. Most gas | | | | clean and lighter. But small when compared to gas |
| powered radio controlled aircraft use a blend of methyl | | | | powered. After flight the batteries need to be |
| alcohol and oil. Often referred to as Nitro, the selling | | | | recharged. |
| point of this fuel is power. With more power you can | | | | For beginners choose a battery operated trainer that is |
| fly larger aircraft when compared to electric. From a | | | | made of tough plastic and can be assembled in just a |
| modelers perspective, nitro power gives the user a | | | | few minutes. Make sure the electronics come |
| more traditional sight and sound when flying. Today's | | | | pre-installed and kit has a 3 channel transmitter. |
| new smooth running engines combine performance, | | | | Purchase a spare battery and propeller if possible. |
| reliability and ease of operation. | | | | Look for kits that have a CD with complete step by |
| With the new direct drive brushless motors and | | | | step instructions and flight video. |
| brushless gear motors slow speeds and short flight | | | | |