There are so many exciting new ARF and RTF models available these days that an RC flyer will have his head spinning trying figure out which one is going to be the best project for him. Our guide is going to help you to find an airplane that is best for you if you are in this situation. There are many different models available as well as new models becoming available constantly. Almost Ready to Fly (ARF) and Ready To Fly (RTF) models are available as trainers, sport, aerobatic, 3D and of course Scale models. The new airplanes give you the chance to show up at your flying field with models that other people have never seen or always wanted to build. It seems any new RC airplane coming to the flying field catches everyone’s attention and creates even more fun. Realistically some of us may not be ready for a Hangar 9 Spitfire, as our experience level just is not there yet. It takes some time to gain the flying skills needed to handle these models that have higher flight speeds and performance capabilities. If you make an assessment that you are not ready for an advanced airplane, there are similar models that are easier to fly, such as the ParkZone Spitfire or E-flite J-3 Cub 25, that give you the excitement of a scale model but also give you a plane you can be assured of flying without problems. Grateful for ARF and RTF models, we also have choices of different construction methods. Some trainer and sport flying models are made from durable molded foam. More advanced airplanes usually have built-up construction using balsa wood and plywood materials. Some models have lightweight fiberglass cowlings and wheel pants, giving the model great looks. Now this is a big problem for almost everyone. How much time do you have to work on getting a new airplane ready to fly? It used to take weeks to get a model finished. Now some are ready to fly right out of the box, some require a short assembly process and some scale models offer the opportunity for you to customize the model by adding features or trim and spending as much time as you want finishing the assembly. A big decision in your next purchase of an airplane is the power source. You are going to find that new models are designed around electric power while others can be powered by glow or gas engines. Either way might have advantages, but this one is really up to just how you want to build and fly your model. If you already have the engine or motor for the model, then your decision will be based on whether the model is a good match for your power system. If you don’t have the motor, then your choices are not as limited. You might even consider converting a glow-powered airplane to electric power. As you start focusing on the airplanes that are most interesting to you, it becomes important to make sure that the radio you have will offer the channels and programming features to support the requirements of the airplanes. Or maybe you need to buy a new radio as well? You may find that as your skill level is increasing, you will be looking at radios having the features to support your new skills. If this hobby is becoming a major interest in your life, a radio with advanced features will not limit your abilities with any of the models you choose. RTF models generally come with radios having limited features but capable of flying most training airplanes. They are somewhat limited for use in more advanced models but offer excellent value for smaller park flying models while keeping cost to a minimum. A place to fly your models can become something of a major consideration. Will you expect to fly your new model at a local park or do you have access to a larger field where you can fly just about any kind of model? RC flying clubs offer controlled flying sites with open areas that support larger or faster models. Parks might be large enough for some models but will require electric power to keep the sound level reasonable for the neighbors. The field you have available will probably define the kind of model you are going to fly there. Ok, now that you have some answers in your mind for these considerations, it is time to start comparing the features of some airplanes so you can go out and buy the very best one for you. We have made separate charts for electric-powered and engine-powered models. They give you a chance to compare popular models based on these requirements.
All the new models available are well designed, nicely built and attractive. They will present you with great performance and help you build your skill level while you grow in this great hobby. Following are some factors for you to consider when picking out that next model you want to fly. There are also some helpful charts to help compare model features.
What kind of model?Experience Level
More Advanced Models give us choices Build Time
Power Source
Radio Control
Flying Fields
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RC Airplane Buyer's Guide
Agus H,If you are an Advanced pilot with the skills to fly any model, then your choice of airplanes will be a bit different. Quality, competition performance and Aerobatic capability of the model become important to your selection.
More accomplished modelers will probably select an Almost-Ready-to-Fly model because of the extremely nice features and construction they offer. Most of them will only take a little more effort on the workbench than a typical RTF. There are more advanced ARF models which will offer more performance potential than RTF models Really, these ARF models are beautiful and everyone will be amazed at your latest creation if you bring it to a club meeting. Assembly can take from 2 hours to about 20 hours, depending on the model, so you can pretty well find a model that fits the amount of building time you have available.
Smaller electric models easily fit smaller flying sites and give you the chance to fly airplanes without having to travel considerable distances to a flying field. Most of these airplanes fly great and are easy to keep in the near vicinity to you while in the air. Most people have both kinds of models, so they can fly in the park or club field whenever the opportunity comes up. This is a good reason to buy a smaller airplane even if you are mainly into building larger models. Besides, airplane guys like all airplanes, it doesn’t matter what size they are.
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