I bet you have heard someone you know talk about how fun flying airplanes is. This guide will help you decide what your first plane should be and how to fly it. Here is my story: My friends and I lately have been into flying remote control
airplanes, mostly acrobatic and gliders. When I first learned, I was taught by
an expert flier. I am writing this guide to help someone like YOU not as
fortunate to know an expert. First I will go through some ideas for a good
beginner plane:

• Try a foam glider or plane because they are easiest to fly at first
• Buy an RTF or Ready To fly
• Construct the plane carefully
• Pick a plane with good replacement parts
• One with reusable parts
• A fairly cheap plane

My Suggestions:

Foam Plane Suggestion: Multiplex EasyStar

1. Easy to Use
2. Strong and Not expensive
3. Simple 1 Stick Controller
4. Only downside is its charger.

Semi-Foam Plane Suggestion: Flyzone SkyFly

1. Strong
2. Very Cheap
3. Easy 2 Stick Controller
4. Strong Battery and great charger
5. Good Control and Easy Landings

Where to Fly:

Once you have chosen your model you want to find an area to fly at. The best
place you can find is an open, flat, and non-windy park. Also, stay away from
trees and houses. If they are any children at the park or area keep away from
them.

Learning to fly:

Learning how to fly may seem frustrating at first, but after practice it is
fun and easy. Start by watching a video included in your set, or find one on the
internet. Then go out, and have someone throw your play against the wind. Make
sure you have your elevator down and throttle on full. On your first flight, I
suggest getting 20-30 feet up and glide your way down to practice landing. If
you think you have taking off down, try flying in ovals or circles relatively
slow. Also, make sure your angles at which you are turning or climbing aren’t
very high. If you turn to hard or climb to steep, you might flip your plane or
end up in a nosedive.

Turning is probably the second hardest thing to master for planes. As you
turn, you usually lose altitude, so you want to change your elevator
accordingly. Never get to close to the ground and try to turn, it is dangerous.
Also, never turn as you are landing unless for an emergency.

Landing is very hard to master, but there are only a few steps that you have
to remember to land safely. Always lower your throttle as you land, or
completely turn it off. Start by heading towards the ground, but then lift your
nose before you hit the ground to lat flat. REMEMBER to never keep throttle on
as you hit the ground. If your propeller is still spinning as it lands, your
propeller can easily break.

Tricks:

Once you think you have taken care of lift off, turning, and landing, try
some more tricks:

A 360 degree loop is a fun one, but you must be going with the wind and for
most plane be on full throttle and have your elevator down all the way. Only do
this trick when your are substantially high.

Barrel rolls are hard to do with gliders, but acrobatical planes can do this
trick easily. Never get into a position where if you get stuck in a turning
motion you will hit the ground easily. Spinning + Ground=Bad!!!

Nose Dives are probably the easiest tricks to master, but take them
seriously. A nose dive to the ground can break the nose of the plane, the wings
and even more. Just remember to climb as soon as you have finished your dive.

Questions needing to be answered:

Electric or Nitro?

For beginners, electric is the way to go, but for experienced fliers who need some more excitement nitro is almost required. Electric is much more simpler and usually cheaper, while nitro is more powerful, and slightly dangerous.

Lipo, NiMh, or NiCad?

Your first plane will probably run on NiMh or NiCad, but for some extra power lipo is always a great improvement.

Whats a jet?

A RC jet doesnt actually use a jet engine, but usually some sort of turbine. They will cost you a lot more cash, but are very fun. They are easily broken and need 4 channels though.

Whats the difference between a glider and any other plane?

A glider can fly easily and be controllable without power from the propeller. A normal plane usually has trouble flying with no power. If you take a good glider several hundred feet into the sky and turn it off, you should be able to safely land and have some nice flight time.

Why is a glider better for new Fliers?

Firstly, they are easier to control and land, secondly if you mess up your plane and nothing is working (happened to me once or twice) you should have a better chance of survival.

Where should I buy replacement parts?

Check out certain Remote Control Specialized websites, but make sure they are safe. Also, you could try eBay and you may get the parts for less. Also, your local hobby store may have the items you need in stock.

How often will I crash?

If you have just started and done a little research, count on crashing at least once your first few tries. if you have no idea whats going on, count on crashing many times! Watch some videos or read my guide more carefully for good information.

Farewell:
Thank you for reading my guide, and I hope you enjoyed it. If you need any
more help feel free to message me or call a hobby store. Have fun with your
glider and good luck!

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