Radio Controlled Airplanes
If it has wings and a motor it's probably an airplane. Learn how to fly radio controlled airplanes. Find the right micro, electric, nitro, indoor, outdoor, stunt, pro, or toy RC airplane for you or the kids.
HobbyZone Aerobird 3 RTF Radio Controlled Airplane
Having been awhile since I have flown radio controlled planes, I decided to pick back up with the HobbyZone Aerobird 3. While this is not a direct beginners plane it does have a similar feeling to it in sport mode. This plane has both great features and major drawbacks. Further into the review I'll cover these aspects. The Aerobird 3 is a 3-channel electric V-tail style plane.
Having been awhile since I have flown radio controlled planes, I decided to pick back up with the HobbyZone Aerobird 3. While this is not a direct beginners plane it does have a similar feeling to it in sport mode. This plane has both great features and major drawbacks. Further into the review I'll cover these aspects. The Aerobird 3 is a 3-channel electric V-tail style plane.
RC Airplanes - Questions and Answers
From what to look for when buying an RC airplane to how and where to fly, read detailed answers to frequently asked questions about RC airplanes.
From what to look for when buying an RC airplane to how and where to fly, read detailed answers to frequently asked questions about RC airplanes.
RC Airplane Parts and Controls
Whether you've spent $20 or $200 on an RC airplane, to get the most fun and enjoyment you need to know a little more than 'what goes up must come down' (although that's important). Discover what to look for and how to control your RC airplane by identifying the key parts and key transmitter controls used for flying radio controlled airplanes.
Whether you've spent $20 or $200 on an RC airplane, to get the most fun and enjoyment you need to know a little more than 'what goes up must come down' (although that's important). Discover what to look for and how to control your RC airplane by identifying the key parts and key transmitter controls used for flying radio controlled airplanes.
Indoor / Outdoor RC Airplanes for Intermediate to Expert Pilots
These indoor flyers can usually handle some outdoor flight time, typically require more room than the toy indoor flyers, and are best for intermediate to expert pilots.
These indoor flyers can usually handle some outdoor flight time, typically require more room than the toy indoor flyers, and are best for intermediate to expert pilots.
Micro and Mini Indoor RC Airplanes
These may be toys but they're fun for more than kids. These micro and mini indoor RC airplanes have either infrared or 2 channel 27/49 MHz controllers.
These may be toys but they're fun for more than kids. These micro and mini indoor RC airplanes have either infrared or 2 channel 27/49 MHz controllers.
Tiniest Micro RC Airplanes
These are the smallest of the small. Tiny micro RC airplanes that can fly almost anywhere indoors. They may be tiny but they aren't necessarily designed for tiny fingers -- because of their delicate nature and cost.
These are the smallest of the small. Tiny micro RC airplanes that can fly almost anywhere indoors. They may be tiny but they aren't necessarily designed for tiny fingers -- because of their delicate nature and cost.
First Time RC Flyers
Hobby-Lobby has tips and some suggestions on specific planes to choose if you are new to RC flying.
Hobby-Lobby has tips and some suggestions on specific planes to choose if you are new to RC flying.
Getting Started
Only part of this Backyard Flyer article is online, but this portion describes what to look for when learning how to fly RC model airplanes.
Only part of this Backyard Flyer article is online, but this portion describes what to look for when learning how to fly RC model airplanes.
RC Airplane Advisor
Learn how to build and fly radio controlled airplanes. They answer questions about flying, provide free airplane plans, and describes all the various types of RC airplanes.
Learn how to build and fly radio controlled airplanes. They answer questions about flying, provide free airplane plans, and describes all the various types of RC airplanes.
Slope Flying
Slope flying uses sailplanes - models that don't have engines but use radio control for steering. Learn more about the sport of slope flying.
Slope flying uses sailplanes - models that don't have engines but use radio control for steering. Learn more about the sport of slope flying.
Slopeflyer Podcasts
Listen to podcasts about RC slope flying. Episodes include mini-reviews of sailplanes, reports from the slopes, and general information about the sport.
Listen to podcasts about RC slope flying. Episodes include mini-reviews of sailplanes, reports from the slopes, and general information about the sport.
Toy RC Airplanes - Some Popular Examples
At R/C Airplane World read about a few models of ready-to-fly RC airplanes that are simple to operate and sturdy enough for young children and beginners.
At R/C Airplane World read about a few models of ready-to-fly RC airplanes that are simple to operate and sturdy enough for young children and beginners.