| Flying models planes is a great hobby to indulge in, but | | | | are remote controlled. There are many models |
| sometimes you might not have so much fun especially | | | | available in the market. Some of these models are |
| when the weather is not conducive to allow you to fly | | | | piper cub and Fokker tri-plane models and there are |
| your model outside. Due to this, you need to buy | | | | other elegant designs, but which have no real life |
| models which can also be flown indoors. Some flying | | | | resemblance. And while buying these models, you |
| clubs have aerodromes when their members can | | | | should consider the scale. The scale you take will |
| come and fly their planes. But while buying models | | | | determine how well you will enjoy flying them and how |
| planes which can be flown indoors, you should | | | | easy it will be. 'Peanut' scale is the most popular and |
| consider a number of factors. | | | | has a wingspan of up to 13 inches. |
| First you should know which model types to go for. | | | | And if you opt for electric airplanes, always bear in |
| There are some special planes which can be flown | | | | mind that there is more money spent on them than on |
| indoors. Park flyers can also be flown indoors, but only | | | | free flying types. This is because they are equipped |
| certain docile and small models that can 'be tamed' to | | | | with electric engine and need a radio device for |
| be flown within enclosed places like gyms, dance halls, | | | | control. It is advisable to buy the almost-ready-to-fly |
| and aerodromes. Rubber-powered planes or glider | | | | plane kits, since they come with all the support |
| planes are also very common types of planes that | | | | equipment and accessories and are cheaper than |
| can be flown indoors. Most of these planes come as | | | | ready-to fly models. And whether you are opting for |
| kits which need to be assembled. There are some | | | | the free flying models or the electric models, it is |
| things you should know before buying these indoor | | | | imperative to consider joining a flying club near you. |
| gliders. First you should know that they are free flyers. | | | | From these clubs, you can gain a lot of knowledge on |
| This means that they lack propulsion and are not | | | | how to fly and maintain your plane. The members can |
| controlled by the modelers. It is important also to know | | | | also give you tips on which models are good and how |
| that these indoor flying models are more fragile that | | | | you can learn flying, in an enclosed place. |
| ordinary models whether they come as ready to fly or | | | | Lastly, remember that electric powered model planes |
| assembled from kits. | | | | are cheaper to buy and maintain that gas or 'wet fuel' |
| Most indoor flying models are powered by rubber | | | | model planes. The electric models designed for indoor |
| bands which is tightly wound and released to give | | | | flying don't have much speed and throttle power. So, |
| them 'propulsion'. Other common ones are the glider | | | | chose carefully before you hit the roof! |
| and then of course there are the electric ones which | | | | |