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RC Planes for Beginners: How to Buy The Right Model For you?

RC airplanes are well liked by kids and adults alike with radio controlled aircraft flying listed as one of the most popular hobbies. So, if you would like to indulge in the excitement and thrill of controlling a radio controlled aircraft, here is a look at a few points to consider when trying to fulfill your penchant for aeronautical aerobatics and information on how to choose RC planes for beginners.

What should be the features of beginner planes for RC aircraft enthusiasts?

Since you will still be learning the ropes and flying an RC airplane is no different than taking the real thing for a ride, with the sole difference being that you will be on the ground this time around, you will need to get a hang of the controls and will have to learn to operate many of them simultaneously.

For instance, when flying RC airplanes for beginners, you have to master the technique of moving the rudder and the ailerons together. The aerofoil on the tailfin is known as the rudder and it is important for the movement of the aircraft across the vertical axis while the ailerons are on the wings and they control the left/right dipping movement of the aircraft. Both these controls are needed to execute a successful turn.

So, when buying beginner planes, it is best to choose models that are stable, slow and simple with only the most basic controls. This will help you to get habituated to working several control knobs simultaneously without endangering your aircraft.

Another thing to remember when purchasing RC planes for beginners is to choose ‘ready to fly’ models which do not require any assembly. For shorter flights which d not exceed a maximum time limit of 15 to 20 minutes, you can make do with battery powered beginner planes.

However, if you are keen on longer flying hours, you should choose gas powered aircrafts which can easily handle long flights and can be operated outdoors. These airplanes should only be used outside because they can get quite nosy and will emit fumes. On the other hand, EP planes are perfect for casual flying and when you only intend to operate your beginner planes on private property.

The things to look for when choosing RC beginner planes

Ideally, you should go for high winged beginner planes which are inherently stable and slow much like a real life Cessna 152 or 172. As a mater of fact, just as you would not take more than a few hours to get comfortable with the controls of a real life, single engine aircraft; so also, it seldom takes people more than 10 to 15 hours to learn to handle the controls of an RC trainer planer

However, one of the primary differences in a real life aircraft and your RC beginner planes is that when operating an RC aircraft, you do not have the advantage of physical feel which often helps you to determine the right angle of rotation (lifting the nose of the aircraft during take off) etc. So, it will take you slightly longer to learn to take off without putting the aircraft in a stall.

When flying rc planes for beginners, the takeoff and air maneuvers will be the least of your worries, landing sure can get tricky because you do not actually get the ground reference. Since there is a strong likelihood that you will crash the plane a few times, you may want to choose a model that is not only sturdy but also one which comes with unbreakable or detachable components that get separated on impact instead of breaking.

RC beginner planes can give you hours of fun while helping you to hone your skills; however, if you are wary of handling the control of beginner planes from day one, you can always practice on RC simulators before trying your hand at the real deal.

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What is the best flight simulator?

Hey guys, I have recently flown in a Cessna 152 for the first time, and would like to get a rather realistic flight simulator for Mac.
Thank you in advance, and if you don’t mind, please list the Pros/Cons for your answer.

X-plane is your best bet but there really is no such thing as a “super realistic” flight simulator, although I have found that they do increase your understanding of ATC conversations and instrumentation if you want to start flight lessons.
As mentioned before, the Microsoft Flight Simulator series is good if your after eye-candy.

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