| So what if you could not become a fighter | | | | basics of flying. Once you have learnt the |
| pilot. You can still fly a model fighter | | | | basics of flying, then you can become a bit |
| plane and do all the exciting crazy stunts | | | | adventurous and try some stunts like Rolls, |
| that fighter pilots get to do even as your | | | | Loops and Inverted flights. These stunts give |
| feet stay firmly on the ground. Remote | | | | one the feeling of literally being in the |
| Control planes or RC planes enable your mind | | | | 'hot' seat and this could thrust your |
| to literally be in the pilot's seat and | | | | interest in this exciting hobby even further. |
| enable you to have the same adrenaline rush | | | | There is no danger in flying model planes, |
| that they experience during a flight. | | | | but proper care should be taken so that your |
| | | | plane does not crash into any body. |
| If you are a novice flyer, then a | | | | |
| battery-powered plane is simpler, easier and | | | | Your remote control [RC] transmitter will be |
| cleaner to operate. You could start by buying | | | | equipped with different knobs and levers, |
| an ARF or an Almost Ready to Fly kit, which | | | | which are to be used to control your plane's |
| would be an almost fully assembled plane. | | | | various functions like the speed, rudder, |
| That could save you precious time and money. | | | | flaps, etc and higher end transmitters also |
| Try to buy a slower plane with a simple | | | | have adjustable frequency and additional |
| remote control, which could teach you about | | | | software to match the transmitter to your |
| flying without too many crashes. A cheaper | | | | plane. It is not difficult to master and once |
| plane would also enable you to afford a | | | | you get the hang of it, you can make your |
| replacement in case of a major goof up. Your | | | | plane perform all types of difficult |
| plane should be constructed of hardened foam | | | | maneuvers. Both electric and gasoline powered |
| and should have plastic on the underbody to | | | | planes can be controlled by remote control |
| prevent damage during crashes. If possible, | | | | and once you are comfortable with electric |
| join up with an experienced model 'frequent | | | | planes, you can try out a 2-stroke or |
| flyer' that can offer you tips and teach you | | | | 4-stroke gasoline engine for your plane. |
| how to fly your plane. | | | | 2-strokes are cheap but noisy as compared to |
| | | | 4-stroke engines, but many people prefer |
| You can take your assembled plane to an open | | | | 2-stroke because the sound reminds them of |
| field of grass so that your plane is not | | | | getting a feeling of actually flying a plane. |
| damaged in case of a crash. The thrill of | | | | |
| your first flight will be one that you will | | | | So, assemble a model plane, take that RC in |
| cherish for years to come. Alternatively, you | | | | your hands and watch your dream take to the |
| could join a model airplane club and they | | | | skies. It's a feeling you will never forget. |
| would have trainers that could teach you the | | | | |