Wednesday

RC Model Airplane Kits- A fun way to start the hobby

Flying a remote controlled airplane has become a popular hobby among people of all ages and different backgrounds because of its easy to use and ready to fly qualities. Fly high a sky is one of the biggest dreams of every single individual on the earth and with the advances in science and technology it is very easy to fly high. People are getting involved in this hobby with great enthusiasm and passionate people who can not afford to buy or fly higher airplanes are using RC model airplanes to fulfill their dreams.

Imagine you are standing on earth and watching a plane fly high on sky and in the very next minute you are still standing on earth and flying an airplane. It is all as easy as 123 because of the RC model airplanes. If you are planning to fly a plane just go to market and buy a remote controlled airplane with kit. You don’t have to be expert to assemble an airplane or you don’t need to have expert level knowledge to operate RC model airplanes.


Different Types of Kits:


Different kinds of RC model airplane kits are easily available in market. These kits vary in cost from low prices to high prices. These kits also vary in assembly amounts and skills and experience. These kits are made up of different materials such as foam, plastic, balsa etc. These kits contains different parts that are required to be assembled to construct an airplane, these parts include: frames, stringers for the assembly of fuselage and masts and ribs for the assembly of wings and tail surfaces. Different kits for different designs are available such as they are available from lighter remote controlled airplane to heavier RC model airplanes. Different materials used as experiments to build more accurate, fast and efficient remote controlled airplanes. These experiments produced better and advanced models with new qualities such as durability, ease of assembly, cheaper priced materials.

BEST ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL AIR PLANE SUGGESTIONS

The interest of remote control air planes is on the hype among today’s generation. Children, teenagers or adults, all are fascinated towards being remote control air plane pilots. They drive to the flying fields over the weekends and spend best of their time performing the most enjoyable hobby. Nonetheless, the taste of flying is in the built, features and technical specifications and support of the air plane. Small and simple model air planes are available for beginners, while the experts can have better and bigger air planes. Experienced flyers can even build their own air plane as they have the knowledge and awareness of the spare parts and technical specifications of remote control air planes.
There are many types of air planes among which electric remote control air planes are the best. Others include gas remote control air planes, beginners remote control air planes, RTF (ready to fly) remote control air planes, ARTF(almost ready to fly) remote control air planes, PNP(plug n play)remote control air planes and BNF(bind-n-fly) remote control air planes.
It has been surveyed that most of the world population is attracted towards the flying pastime because of electric remote control air planes. These planes are mostly RTF (ready to fly) remote control air planes and are suitable for beginners.

However, the best feature of electric remote control air plane is that it runs on a battery pack. This saves the fuel cost and gives it a longer time to fly. It has four controls that are also known as its four main functions. They are Throttle, Ailerons, Elevator and Rudder. All these functions are controlled by the servo motor. The servo motor is fixed inside the air plane in the receiver of the radio transmitter of the air plane.
The speed of the motor is controlled by the Throttle. It changes the fuel into energy in the combustion chamber. But electric remote control air planes just have an on and off button to control the Throttle. Also, some air planes also have an option to change the speed according to the pilots’ comfortableness as to slow, medium or high speed.
The Ailerons are used to move the wings left or right. So, they are built-in in both the wings and they work in the opposite motions. When one wing moves up, the other goes down. This helps the plane to keep itself balanced in the air and allows it to fly smoothly.
As per the general definition, the Elevator helps the take off and landing of the air plane. It moves the air plane up and down according to the needed function. The Elevator also helps during flying. The pilots’ can move their plane up and down to avoid a plane crash with the other planes at the flying field.
Lastly, the Rudder controls the direction of the air plane. Do not confuse it with the Ailerons. Ailerons just control the wings, while Rudder controls the complete left and right movement of the air plane. It helps to turn the plane. Experts can also make the air plane orbit in the air with the help of the Rudder.
The best trainer electric remote control air planes include Alpha 450 and NexStar EP. Although, these air planes were introduced in the 1990’s and are not RTF remote control air planes, but are best for the learners. Hence, Firebird Freedom, Super Decathlon, Ambassador and Apprentice 15e are better options.
As a variety of electric remote control air planes are available now days, you should choose the best suitable one. Following facts can help you buy the best air plane that outfits your personality.

Firstly, the air plane must be RTF. It is easy to handle and is best for inexperienced flyers. RTF air planes are also durable and can be repaired easily so that one can repair it them self to cut off the repairing costs.
Also, the size of the air plane and the wings must be big so that the air plane is visible when it is far and stay balanced while flying. If the air plane is small, it can result in a plane crash.
Hence, all the above mentioned planes can be very expense to buy and may not fulfill all the terms to match your personality. To avoid any disappointment, you can buy an electric remote control air plane kit and build your plane yourself. It is not necessary to use all the material in the kit. You can even use your own material and decorate your air plane according to your will.
On the contrary, flying is an addictive hobby and it should be as simple as possible. Once you are able to control the air plane and enough experienced to manage it without a trainer, you can make it complex and challenging.

Tuesday

RC Air Planes

The flight model is a versatile hobby that fascinates many people. Control RC airplanes from the ground is a feeling you can describe it. The RC hobby airplane pilot is better than a real pilot has many advantages. Flying is not as expensive and also old age plays no role. Provided whether young, old, sick or healthy, a model airplane can actually use any, interest and fascination for flying. RC to control aircraft is absolutely no mystery, but must be learned and practiced.

For the theoretical knowledge that you need are books explain the basics of RC flight models. Thermals, the influence of wind and weather, etc. should be known. Furthermore, there are also books written about the various models of RC aircraft and their capabilities and use Awaken.

On the Internet there are help forums where one can experience from other pilots on individual models and model types read the RC aircraft. For beginners, but advanced model flyer, there are always times questions or problems where you need help. In the forums you can ask questions that others can respond with their experience and knowledge.

Here is a topic overview for you:

* What types of RC aircraft, even on the market?
* Which model aircraft type is for me to recommend as a beginner?
* What will this cost me, as a beginner in this hobby? (Acquisition and maintenance costs)
* What equipment do I need to get started and what it costs?
* Where can I fly my RC plane undisturbed?
* How can I improve my flying skills?
* RC airplanes manufacturers and their models
* Online Shops for RC airplanes and accessories?

What types of RC aircraft, even on the market?
The selection of RC (Radio Control for English) aircraft models that can be steered with a remote control is very large. There are gliders, engine planes, jets and helicopters.
The drive of the RC planes can be electric motors, made two-stroke or four stroke engines or Glühkerzenmotore. The choice of the motor also depends on the type of aircraft.
Two-stroke and four stroke engines are more efficient but also more expensive than electric motors. For electric motors must then still be installed with the battery pack, then what is again a question of space. Be a two-stroke engine requires maintenance and, where appropriate, adjusted and is louder than a maintenance-free electric motor.

Which type of RC model airplane is for me to recommend as a beginner?
The amateur pilot has the choice between pre-assembled ready RC airplanes and various kits. Kits contain all parts for the RC plane and a detailed instruction manual. The information items must be assembled, which may of course take some time. Depending on the available free time, the assembly of the RC aircraft ever take several months. Often, one needs also a special tool, if the parts included are not quite working exactly right.
Who does not want to wait that long can fall back on some of them already pre-RC aircraft ARTF (almost ready to fly) models are called. Many modules are already fully assembled, and the complete assembly of the model is faster.
For beginners, for the entry called RTF (ready to fly) aircraft models that are complete with remote control and to buy all the necessary accessories for an immediate start. Nothing has to be assembled.

What will this cost me, as a beginner in this hobby? (Purchase & maintenance)
RTF planes are starting to get about 200 €. In RC airplanes is: Depending on the equipment, the price is up always open.

What equipment do I need to get started and what it costs?
For an RC model airplane at least a 4 channel remote control is needed so that the rudder, elevator, rudder and speed control can be operated. For each function, a channel is required. A remote control for an RC airplane is mainly composed of the transmitter, which is housed in the remote control for the pilot. It is controlled by levers, which are similar to use as a joystick on a computer. The corresponding receiver and battery and the necessary servo motors, which perform the desired functions (such as the move of the rudder) must find a place in the RC plane. The more functions that have RC airplanes or should have, the more channels are required to identify the remote control.

Where can I get my RC planes can fly without problems?
In a big city is hardly any room for easy flying his plane to an RC.
There are model clubs, which often also maintain an airport for the models. There you will find a start and runway and enough space for flying the RC aircraft.
In a club you get as a beginner advice and assistance with problems that may occur. Possibly there are also exercises aircraft with which you can try to fly just once, before you buy a private airplane model.

How can I improve my flying skills?
Basically, of course, is practice makes perfect. Even a beginner can finally fly aircraft up to 60 kilometers per hour. The range of the remote control is to be observed (depending on the performance of the remote control to approximately 1.5 km) reserve the right to to the RC aircraft under control. Then the functions of the rudder to come - because it can quickly lead to errors in the beginning, the crash with damage to the RC airplane can lead to.
Found to avoid the worst mistakes beginners teach beginners in many model flying club instructor, the one that can fly. For the instructor, there are special remote controls, via a cable to a "remote host" can be connected. This allows the student pilot can fly his model itself and for possible errors or problems, the flight instructor to intervene and correct it immediately. In this way, the student pilots to practice with his model, and is certain to land the plane safely back to RC to.

If you have no chance to practice with an instructor, because no club is near, one has to rely on a simulator. This simulator looks like a 4 channel remote control. Via USB cable, this exercise remote control is connected to the PC. After installing the required software, the simulator is ready. Using remote control you can now control an aircraft in a 3 D model landscape.
Simulating with this remote control you can use different types of take-off, an empty tank or battery and different wind settings. Also, the thermals can be adjusted separately. With this simulator you can fly the RC with different aircraft and different problems that can arise, practice before you can start a real RC plane.

For beginners who have no flight experience, the motto is: a matching model beginners and practice a lot - and happy you are with flying.

Monday

RC Airplanes guide

Every enthusiast Modeling Very well aware of how costly may be to build a single, fully functional model of the aircraft, which will not only be nicely presented and full-size odwzorowywał its original, but will also be able to lift into the air, and perform all the maneuvers that can be every day to admire the aerial acrobatic demonstrations.
To build a fully functioning remote-controlled model aircraft, otherwise known as RC model, It is necessary first of all knowledge and experience, but also a large set of RC Accessories Without which the models do not I will take to the air. First of all, they will be all kinds of Rc Equipments Without which it will be impossible to spin the model in motion. There is also the Rc Fuel As the engine that drives a propeller plane, after small internal combustion engine.
All these accessories are relatively expensive, so we prepare in advance and in quite a lot of expenses. Regardless of the amount of costs incurred, any modeling enthusiast, admit without hesitation that Rc Airplanes decisively beaten on the head of the other models, which can, at most, nicely presented in a collection. Therefore, sooner or later every modeler, reaches for the remote-controlled model aircraft to be able to admire your floating in space work.