RC Planes for Beginners
Article by Nicole Roberts
RC planes are a lot more complicated than any land-based RC vehicle. While these types of RC models come with comprehensive instruction manuals, you should know some of the basic flight techniques before going freestyle. RC planes are quite pricey and the beginner models are not very durable so you have to make sure you do not crash any remote control planes for beginners you try out. Before you perform the following steps below, make sure that your beginner RC plane is assembled correctly.Preparing for FlightGive the RC plane a preflight by turning on the transmitter followed by the airplane itself. Ask an expert to check which direction the flight surfaces are pointing to. You should also perform a range check by collapsing the antenna from the transmitter. Your preflight is completed after you walk several feet away and use the control surfaces to see if they still respond properly.Any remote control planes for beginners will have erratic performance under strong winds so you should get the essential wind statistics. First you have to get an estimate of the wind speed by tying a piece of ribbon to the antenna part of your plane’s remote. It is safe to fly any remote control planes for beginners if the ribbon is not parallel to the ground while the wind is blowing. If the ribbon forms an angle under 30 degrees, you should be able to fly without any problems. However, the wind’s direction can affect the way you take off RC planes for beginners. You may run into trouble if you are launching directly into the wind unless you are very experienced.Taking OffIf you want to fly RC planes for beginners independently, mastering the take-off procedure is vital. Once the plane is in position, gradually increase the throttle while keeping the plane at a straight level. Use the elevator controls to lift the plane once the throttle is maximized.FlyingOnce your RC airplane is about 150 feet high, cut the throttle down to half power and immediately use the controls to steer the plane. Remember that your controller should be within range at all cosst to prevent crashing. If the plane is moving too fast, simply move the elevator up to decrease the speed. Then move it down so it can pick up speed and prevent stalling. If you can control the aileron, you can let rc planes for beginners perform rolls and turns. Just use the rudder controls if you ever need to stabilize the plane in flight. The best way to fly RC planes for beginners is to have an oval-shaped flight path.LandingThe wind direction plays a role once again when landing the RC plane keep following that oval pattern until your plane is in-line with the landing area while not being against the wind direction. Gradually reduce the power until you notice the plane gliding. You can safely set the throttle level to zero when the plane is about 5 feet above the ground. The most ideal landing occurs when all wheels touch the ground simultaneously so you should raise the nose slightly before the plane hits the ground.
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