Flying Remote Control Airplanes (Part 4)

Welcome back to part 4 of this series. Part 1 covered location and pre-flight check lists. Part 2 covered Resources to help you. Part 3 covered Touch-and-Go Landings. Now let us look at some important aspects of taking flight.

Taking Flight: If you have not read the instructions for your aircraft and controller, stop and go get them and look up a very important fact. Listed in the specifications will be a statement specific to your plane receiver and transmitter. This range is most often listed as the maximum and is a good guideline, but there are many factors that will reduce this range. The condition of the batteries in the controller are the most relevant to the range. As the controller batteries weaken, your expected range shortens. The charge on the battery pack in your plane which not only powers the servos also powers your receiver. Most importantly, have fresh batteries in the controller and a good charge on the plane battery pack.

How to Choose The Right Remote Control Airplane

If you are looking for a new hobby that is more exhilarating than fishing, remote control aircraft flying is a hobby that you should look into. Flying a radio controlled plane at high altitude and doing aerobatics is fun and exciting. But first you have to get into the business of finding the right remote control airplanes that will suit you as a beginner. It seems easy and fun but like all activities flying a RC plane takes time and patience to perfect. But there are things you must know before finding the right remote control airplanes for you. RC planes for beginners are susceptible to wind and turbulence. Because of the small sizes, these are suited for small area practice flying. And also makes them vulnerable to winds that are faster than 5 miles per hour. Your orientation of directions, up and down, left or right will be tested in flying.