The Best Beginner Rc Planes, Beginner Flying Tips, And More!

scotty wrote

in reply to Marshall you can by a new plane a super cub is the best plane to start with

Posted June 08, 2009

Marshall wrote

My very first plane was a J-3 Piper cheap version. $69.96 I believe. It was advertised that it was the best trainer and being a complete novice and not ever having flown a model plane before I figured it would be a good one to start with. I got it up in the air one time about 40 feet high and then I had a nose dive crash. Needless to say it tore my plane up good. I've been trying to get it back to flying condition but am having a hard time of it.

Posted May 15, 2009

jack wrote

The Super Cub is probably the best choice in my opinion. Which really means little as I've only been flying for 3 months. I flew electrics about 15 years ago. (or least tried) As a beginner and weight being such a factor I had little success. Unless you're completely bored and need something to do in the winter, I don't know why you would waste time building a plane. I did use a computer simulator since my flight attempts 15 years ago, so I felt I was able to fly succesfully. Start with a 3-channel trainer... period... then move to a four channel. I have only been flying for short time, but have 4 planes and one heli. I still fly the super cub as it is easy and fun. However, once you get started with that try eflite apprentice. what a difference.

Posted November 26, 2008

CNMSsuccess08 wrote...

My 15 year old son has been driving me crazy wanting a new rc plane, and information is hard to find on where to begin. If you go to a dealer they want to sell you a $500.00 plane, which will just end up crashing until it is broken. Thank you for your information, I think it will save a lot of people money and heartaches.

Posted November 17, 2008

stac70 wrote...

Hey guys,
Being a first time pilot, I think I understand how frustrating the process of finding a model could be. The information here is great with various planes to choose from. I do think it can be a bit much for the first timer, seeing all this information at once; there are a lot of planes to choose from. Consider this though, each person is different in terms of comfort level and may or may not be able to handle some of the models you have suggested. for example, as suggested by selfishGene, the Firebird Phantom may be a bit too powerful for the newbie. with that said, I wish I had this info when I first started off. If you can include with the articles, some model control issues that would be great too. Check it out at my Electric rc planes blog.

Posted November 03, 2008

ElectricRCAirplaneWiz wrote

Hey !

Great info - It's awesome that you have all the information at one place, really makes it easy for me to look up all vital info needed to get started...!
If you get a chance, check out my /www.electricrcairplaneblog.com">Electric RC Airplane blog

Posted September 23, 2008

WebsterPhreaky wrote

I think this whole article is more of a COMMERCIAL for these stores and the planes they want to sell, than an honest recommendation of what a beginner should by. The whole piece smells of paid endorsements. Too many of these planes are known garbage and other planes know to be great begginer planes are omitted.

Readers, take these recommendations with a grain of salt.

Posted August 24, 2008