RC Planes for Beginners - What to Look for in a Starter Plane

 A crucial mistake sometimes made by newcomers to radio control flying is purchasing the wrong model for a first RC airplane. Trying to master basic skills on a fast, sleek multi-channel aircraft designed for the intermediate or advanced level pilot is a sure-fire recipe for frustration and failure and has lead many novices to give up on the hobby before really getting started. 

Beginners should look for a plane with very forgiving characteristics, one specifically designed for the first-time pilot. The best RC plane for beginners is ready to fly (RTF), easy to operate, slow, stable and powered electrically. Entry-level planes provide hours of entertainment for very low cost and may serve as the entry point to a serious involvement in the rewarding and engrossing hobby of RC aviation.

Generally speaking, RC planes for beginners should come ready to fly, with all necessary components already assembled. Starter planes should be designed for toughness and durability.

How to Build a RC Plane

How to build a RC plane for beginners

One of the first things you're going to want to do is clear yourself a good amount of space to work in. You'll need to have adequate space to work, and also somewhere to store your plane while it's being built. Ideally, it would also be good if you had some sort of place where you can easily access your tools.

These are the things you'll need:

- Pliers

- Paint

- Wire tools

- Safety glasses

- Sandpaper

- Screwdriver

- Glue

December 2019 Aviation & Model Aircraft Links Roundups

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Plastic Model Aircraft Painting Techniques – Essential Guide
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Grumman F6F Hellcat
Fokker D.VII
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Learn to Fly RC Planes [Beginner’s Essential Guide]
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Kadet LT-25 [Classic Remote Control Airplanes Kits Reviews]

How To Choose A Model Aircraft Engine

A model aircraft engine is one of the most important parts of a model aeroplane. If the wrong size or type of model aircraft engine is fitted it could have a devastating effect and possibly end up in a crash or even a total write off of your entire model.

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• large scale model airplanes

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Plastic Model Aircraft vs. Remote Control Airplanes

Building Plastic Model Aircraft or Flying Remote Control Airplanes - do they really reject each other?

Well, for many modellers a short answer could be - YES, but for a few, NO, NO WAY, actually. If you really love aviation, and aircraft modelling, both of them can work very well together. And I'll show you why.

Until then, let's have a brief look over the cons and pros of each of them, in case you want to choose only one form of modelling, or you want to set some priorities