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Flying an electric RC airplane is like having beginners luck
every time you fly. The first remote control airplane I ever got was electrically
powered, I had no flying skills whatsoever, and I still managed to fly it
perfectly without even crashing. Why you ask? Because electric RC planes like
the one I had are so simple, they only have two control options, power and
steering. You go as fast, or slow as you want and just choose your direction.
Now yes, there are electric RC planes that you can buy or build,
that have many control channels and all the works, like flaps, ailerons, etc.
Those types of electric airplanes are basically made for advanced flyers who
don't like the mess that comes with the use of fuel. Most hobbyist start with
an electrically powered plane, then move onto fuel powered ones once they have
mastered it. But like I said, some people just don't like the mess and added
expense that comes with a fuel powered engine, so they stick with electric
motors. Fine, do whatever makes you happy, but I am just going to talk about
getting a good electric RC plane for a beginner pilot.
Now first off you should note that electric airplanes can
come in a few different types. Basically there are only park flyers, slow
flyers, regular electric planes and advanced electrically powered RC airplanes.
Park flyers are mainly for parks and small areas similar to
that outdoors. Slow flyers are just the opposite, since they move slower they
are for indoors. These can be great for the winter or when it is just plain to
windy outside to fly.
A regular electric RC airplane is the best for beginners and
is exactly what I flew as my first RC airplane. Usually these planes are priced
around $50 and they have just two controls, so it is ideal for beginners. This
type of airplane is usually made of Styrofoam, and very little metal, so you
need to be careful when flying it. Even if you do crash and damage something,
usually a little duct tape will fix anything on it. I kid you not, I still have
my first electric RC plane, which I broke the wing twice on, and it still fly's!
An advanced electric RC airplane is ideal for advanced
pilots who don't like the mess of fuel, like I said before, but it is also
great for areas where noise is a concern and you still want the full
experience. Advanced electric R/C airplanes are more full bodied then regular
ones, usually made of all plastic and balsa wood, plus they also have around 5
or 6 channels of control.
All in all, buy a park flyer if you just want a quick little
flight every once in awhile, get a slow flyer if you want to fly indoors,
purchase a regular electric
RC plane if you want to get into the RC airplane hobby seriously, but
are just a beginner. Last but not least, once you master an electric RC plane,
move onto a more advanced nitro methane fuel powered one, or an advanced
electrically powered plane.
I hope I have helped you in making a decision on purchasing
an electric RC plane. If you want more in depth help on RC airplanes, just
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