People who have never flown remote control airplanes before may be a bit hesitant to do so for fear of crashing their new toys. The following tips will help one become more confident when piloting remote control airplanes.
1. Never fly on a very windy day. Determine approximate wind speed by tying a ribbon to the end of the transmitter's antenna. Hold the controller parallel to the ground. If the ribbon is parallel to the ground, it's too windy. If the ribbon is less than 30 degrees, then it is okay to fly.
2. Determine wind direction by throwing some pieces of grass or light material into the air. Fly remote control airplanes into the wind for optimal performance.
3. If launching by hand, a friend can launch the plane for you so you can keep your hands on the controls at all times.
