subject: Flying High With RC Airplanes For Beginners [print this page] Flying High With RC Airplanes For Beginners
At some time in their lives, all little boys dream of being a fireman, a policeman or an airplane pilot. As they grow up those dreams fade for most men and they find themselves busy with earning a living as a banker, a contractor or a teacher. But buried somewhere deep inside them is still that childhood dream. Some men do realize part of their dream by joining a volunteer fire department, joining a citizen watch group or in the case of those boys who dreamed of being a pilot they grow up to find themselves enjoying the exciting hobby of RC planes, where they can indeed become a pilot. If the little boy in you still dreams of piloting their own plane then RC airplanes can give you the thrill of doing so without having to worry about little things such as licenses, flight plans and airport closings. All you need is one or two RC airplanes for beginners and a sense of adventure. Of course, if you have dreamt about flying your own plane for years, you aren't going to want to wait any longer than necessary to get that plane in the air. That is why RTF planes are the planes of choice among RC airplanes for beginners. What Is An RTF Plane RTF stands for ready to fly in the world of RC airplanes. While the RTF planes don't exactly come ready to fly, they only take about an hour of work before you can be ready for that first flight. This makes these planes very appealing for those who are eager to get into the air for the first time. However, RTF planes have other advantages as well. First off what assembly is required does not depend on technical skill, just being able to follow simple directions. Second, unlike some of the ARF (almost Ready to fly) and the more advanced kits, these kits include all the necessary components so you don't have to have any advanced knowledge or model building in order to get this plane put together and in the air. Also unlike the do it yourself kits that are often made out of light balsa wood, many RTF planes are made from foam which means should an accident occur and your plane crashes, which it will, then chances are good you won't be replacing the entire plane. Things To Consider There are other things you might want to consider when choosing from among the RC planes for beginners. Here are some things you might want to consider. Your first choice in RC planes for beginners should be one that is stable and has fewer things you need to control. This way you will be able to get the hang of flying and make simple turns with a RTF plane that is more forgiving than some of the fancier models.
You are also going to want to consider the type of power that will be used to pilot your plane. Electric planes may take a while to charge after a flight but you won't need to worry about dealing with messy fuel or the dangers involved with the fuel. This means you can concentrate more fully on learning to fly. There is a wide choice of RC airplanes for beginners, and choosing the right RTF plane for you will get you up in the air in record time.
