Best Beginner RC Planes and Helicopters For Beginning Hobbyists

We suggest you should start with one of the following electric airplanes that are ready to fly (RTF) or almost ready to fly (ARF) if you are new to rc airplane field.

The best beginner rc planes listed below are quiet and very easy to control,you can fly them just about anywhere freely. They are slow enough to give you plenty of time to handle the bad situation and make a correction while you're flying your rc plane. Also, they are perfect for flying at the park or in your backyard.

Here are the best models for beginners:

1.GWS Zero Fighter ARF Park Flyer
2.Cessna 182 Scale RTF 4CH Electric Airplane
3.Hangar 9 J3 Piper Cub
4.Firebird
5.Sky Angel RTF Electric 2Ch RC Crash Proof Plane
7.Begin-Air 4 Channel RTF Electric RC AirPlane

What about nitro powered planes?

We suggest new rc hobbyists should start with electric plane. If you are a beginner, but you really want to start with nitro powered rc plane, then, that's your choice. Below we listed some of the best beginner nitro rc planes to start with. Because they come completely assembled with radio system installed and they provide ultra-stable flight. which is perfect for a novice pilot.

1. J-3 Piper Nitro RC Plane
2. Kyosho 40 Trainer

Also, if you are starting out with nitro powered RC planes, then you must to get at least the following accessories:

1. A field accessory pack---Consists of tote box,Manual fuel pump,extra glow plugs, 4 way glow plug wrench, glow plug igniter /driver with charger and a chicken/ starting stick
2. Standard fuel tubing
3. Recoil fuel tubing
4. Fuel bottle cap fittings
5. Fuel line filter
6. Twelve size"AA" batteries
7. Nitro airplane fuel
8. After run oil

Flight Simulators

Flight simulator is an easy way to learn flying before you crash your RC model. You may want to consider RealFlight's G 2 Flight Simulator w/Interlink Mode 2 which helps you learn how your radio inputs control your model airplane and how a transmitter operates, and helps you become accustomed to RC basics with no stress.

If you are a beginner, and you want to get the most cost effective way to learn how to fly an rc plane or heli, the Reflex XTR 'Next To Reality' Flight Simulator, Great Planes RealFlight G3 R/C Flight Simulator & Hanger 9 FS One with Mode 2 Controller is the one you should check out ! Simulators are close enough to the real one to teach you a lot.

Instructors

Using an instructor is still the best way to learn flying, especially with a nitro powered model plane. The instructor will help you learn faster and develop more confidence in your ability generally. Look for an instructor that has a trainer system, connect it with a compatible radio, and fly with the safety of having the instructor back you up. This is very important because it helps minimize the risk of damaging your model plane. You can find an instructor by checking local flying clubs,or contact Academy of Model aeronautics (AMA) at www.modelaircraft.org.